REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE GLOBAL FUND
OVERVIEW
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (“the Global Fund”) is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics.
Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases.
The Global Fund works with countries to support programs of prevention, treatment and care for the three diseases and to strengthen health systems. It raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need.
For more information about the Global Fund please visit:http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/overview/
THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE GLOBAL FUND
The Global Fund is seeking one highly qualified and experienced expert in each of the following areas: (i) audit; and (ii) forensic investigations. These two experts will serve as non-voting, independent members on the Global Fund’s Audit and Finance Committee (“AFC”).
The AFC is one of three Standing Committees of the Global Fund Board. The purpose of the AFC is to (i) provide oversight of the financial management of the Global Fund’s resources; provide oversight of the internal and external audit, as well as investigation, functions of the Global Fund; and (iii) ensure optimal performance in the corporate and financial operations of the Global Fund. To be considered as an independent member of the AFC, individuals must satisfy the independence criteria set out at Appendix I of the Charter of the AFC.
COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
The time commitment to AFC activities will be concentrated around two-to-three day in-person meetings, which generally occurs three times per year in Geneva, Switzerland. This includes preparation for these meetings (e.g., reading background documentation distributed approximately two weeks prior to the meeting) as well as meeting participation. Inter-sessional work between AFC meetings may entail participation in conference calls or further document review. An honorarium recognizing their service may be provided, in addition to travel expenses and per diems.
More information on the Global Fund’s governance structures is available at: http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/board/
COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AFC INDEPENDENT MEMBERS
The expected minimum key competencies and responsibilities are:
- AFC Independent member on audit: Previous responsibility or oversight at a senior level in regard to financial audits
- AFC Independent member on forensic investigations: Forensic investigations of financial expenses, legal, internal controls, or other areas of work of the AFC outlined in its charter.
- Both AFC independent members: Knowledge and experience working in large governing bodies or organizations comparable to the Global Fund (e.g., multilateral development banks, intergovernmental organizations, public-private partnerships) including development, implementation and oversight of relevant internal operations as well as the associated rules or regulations binding the operations and performance of such organization.
Knowledge of the development and global health landscape may be helpful background.
Independent members on the AFC will serve in their personal capacity.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Individuals interested in serving as the audit or forensic independent member on the Global Fund’s AFC should send a current resume and short bio (setting out the person’s qualifications and relevant experience) to Alexander Hughes Switzerland (exclusively by e-mail at the following address r.aeschmann@alexanderhughes.com) by 4th of May 2016.
All expressions of interest will be acknowledged as soon as possible after receipt.
All appropriately qualified and experienced individuals will be considered for the independent member vacancies on the AFC, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identities. Individuals who are living with HIV are strongly encouraged to lodge an expression of interest. Women are also strongly encouraged to submit an expression of interest.
