Advisor, Strategy and Policy - GL D - Defined Duration until December 2029, Geneva

The Global Fund; Genf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Fund in Geneva seeks an Advisor, Strategy & Policy to advance its corporate strategy and policy framework. You will translate research into actionable guidance and support decision-making at the highest level.

With a focus on horizon scanning, strategic intelligence and policy development, you will craft briefings, talking points and long-form papers for senior leadership and governance bodies. This is a defined-duration role through December 2029.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in public health, international development, development economics, public policy or related field.
• Proven ability to distill strategic points from research and draft long-form policy papers.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive development of strategic positions and policy options guiding the evolution of the Global Fund’s work and implementation of its Strategy.
• Lead presentations and consultations with internal and external stakeholders on strategy and policy updates, synthesizing conclusions, implications, risks and mitigations.
• Conduct horizon scanning and strategic analysis of global health and financing developments to inform strategic direction.
• Develop talking points, briefings, presentations and policy papers for senior management decisions.
• Lead drafting of Secretariat position papers and governance documents to support decision-making.

Education

Advanced university degree in public health / international development / public policy or related field

Job description

Advisor, Strategy and Policy - GL D - Defined Duration until December 2029 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 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Experience

• 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 experience
• Demonstrated 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 Strategy

Languages

• An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.

Functional Competencies

• Business – Mastery
• Communications – Mastery
• Project Management – Mastery

Job Posting End Date 08 November 2026

The Global Fund is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. As an international organization, the Global Fund mobilizes and invests more than US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in more than 100 countries. In partnership with governments, civil society, technical agencies, the private sector and people affected by the diseases, we are challenging barriers and embracing innovation.