Advisor, Strategy and Policy

The Global Fund; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Fund seeks an Advisor, Strategy & Policy to develop and evolve its corporate strategy and policy framework. You will work with senior colleagues to create strategic options, conduct horizon scanning and produce evidence-based policy guidance for organizational decisions.

Essential qualifications include an advanced degree and proven experience in global health strategy, policy development and high-quality briefing materials.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health, international development, development economics, public policy or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proactive development of strategic positions and policy options to guide the evolution of the Global Fund’s work and implementation of its Strategy.
• Lead presentations and consultations to solicit input from internal and external stakeholders on policy updates, synthesizing conclusions, implications, risks and mitigations.
• Conduct horizon scanning and strategic analysis on emerging global health, financing and geopolitical developments and translate findings into recommendations.
• Develop talking points, briefings, presentations and long-form policy papers for senior management decisions.
• Draft Secretariat position papers and co-ordinate inputs from across the Secretariat.
• Draft Committee and Board documents and presentations to support governance decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate and resolve challenges.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Advanced degree in public health, development or policy

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Strategy, Policy & Partnerships, the Advisor, Strategy & Policy supports the development and evolution of the Global Fund’s corporate Strategy and policy framework, helping ensure they are optimally positioned to maximize the impact of resources and build the sustainability of Global Fund-supported programs.The Advisor works with senior members of the Department and Secretariat to develop and evolve relevant strategic areas of work, policy and core operational aspects of the Global Fund model. This involves developing strategic options and policy guidance, undertaking research, and developing evidence-based recommendations to inform the strategic and policy direction of the organization.The Advisor also supports the Manager in other relevant functions or workstreams including horizon scanning and strategic intelligence, translating complex information into clear implications for organizational priorities and decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesUnder the guidance of senior members of the Department, the Advisor will:Lead the proactive development of strategic positions and policy options to guide the evolution of the Global Fund’s work and implementation of its Strategy.Lead presentations and consultations to solicit and incorporate input from internal Secretariat and external stakeholders on operational model revisions and associated strategy and policy updates, synthesizing key conclusions, strategic implications, risks and mitigation measures.Conduct horizon scanning and strategic analysis on emerging global health, financing, geopolitical and other developments, translating evidence and external trends into implications and recommendations for the Global Fund’s strategic direction.Develop talking points, briefings, presentations, long-form policy papers and other materials to inform senior management decision-making on strategic and policy matters.Lead development of Secretariat position papers responding to independent audits, evaluations and reviews, including coordinating input from across the Secretariat and developing common agreed positions.Lead drafting of Committee and Board documents and presentations to support decision-making by the Global Fund’s governance bodies.Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate effectively, innovate and resolve challenges on joint areas of work.Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion.QualificationsEssential:Advanced university degree (in public health, international development, development economics, public policy or a related field; or a combination of relevant academic/professional qualifications and experience.ExperienceEssential:Relevant work experience within an international management consultancy, public health or development organization, major multilateral or bilateral organization, not-for-profit or related setting.Proven writing skills, with experience distilling and synthesizing key strategic points from research, analysis, written input and extended discussions, and drafting longer papers to inform decision-making.Experience in the development of strategies and policies in global health.Experience developing high-quality presentations to communicate key strategic messages based on analysis or stakeholder input.Experience fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and resolve common challenges.Strong attention to detail.Desirable:Over 4 years relevant work experienceDemonstrated understanding of topics and innovations at the forefront of international development, particularly HIV, TB, Malaria, resilient and sustainable systems for health, equity, gender equality, human rights, sustainability and the global health architecture.Experience and familiarity with the Global Fund, its funding model and operations.Knowledge of the Global Fund StrategyCompetenciesLanguages:An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.Functional Competencies:Business – MasteryCommunications – MasteryProject Management – MasteryThe Global Fund recruits top-tier talent for our open positions, in support of our mission to end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics.Explore our vacancies and apply on the Global Fund Careers recruitment system.More information on working at the Global Fund is available on the Careers section of our main website.Job Posting End Date08 November 2026