LFA Program Officer / Grade 03

Remuneration: Basic annual salary starting from 90,100 Swiss Frs. (CHF) The Global Fund is a foundation established under the laws of Switzerland enjoying certain privileges and immunities in Switzerland pursuant to a Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Swiss Federal Council and the Global Fund on 13 December 2004.
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Vacancy Number:	DD/12/IRC1088
Closing Date:	29 February 2012
Contract Type:	Defined duration – 2 years
Report Into:	LFA Performance Management Officer, LFA and Risk Management Team
Work Cluster Unit: LFA and Risk Management Team
Role Summary: The Global Fund does not have a country-level presence outside of its offices in Geneva, Switzerland. Instead, it contracts Local Fund Agents (LFAs) to verify and report on the performance of grants and financial accountability at the country level. LFAs are selected through a competitive bidding process. The Global Fund has one LFA in each country where it has approved a grant. For more information on LFAs please go to http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/lfa/documents/. The LFA and Risk Management Team is part of the Country Programs Cluster within the Global Fund Secretariat The LFA and Risk Management Team aims to: (i) implement a more comprehensive and effective approach to risk management, strengthening fiduciary controls and combatting fraud at secretariat, PR/SR and CCM/partner levels; and (ii) improve the effectiveness of LFAs as an inherent part of the Global Fund’s risk assurance framework and to improve the performance of each LFA, so that LFAs deliver consistent high quality, timely, relevant and best-value services to the Secretariat. The LFA and Risk Management Team works with teams across the Secretariat and with LFA headquarters, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and other partners to fulfil its objectives. As a member of the LFA and Risk Management Team, the LFA Program Officer, will contribute to the on-going development and improvement of the LFA systems, including the evaluation of LFA services, training programs, the promotion of best practice approaches, and strengthening the Global Fund’s policies and procedures relating to LFAs and operational risk management.
Responsibilities: LFA Performance Management • Maintain and monitor the LFA performance evaluation database and performance league table; to identify and analyse trends, training needs, incomplete data, inconsistencies, and/or other issues and take appropriate actions. • Collect and collate and analyse data and other information for the preparation of in-country evaluations of LFAs (ICE) and the Mid-Term Performance Review of all LFAs (MTE). • Assist the LFA Performance Management Officers in the planning, organisation and execution of in-country performance assessments and case studies of LFAs. • Support the team on the LFA Performance Evaluation Tool (PET), including on-going support to teams within the Secretariat, trouble-shooting, following up and escalating technical issues, validating access rights, preparing analytical reports, compliance follow-up with technical teams, ad hoc follow-up to close specific surveys and quarterly update on compliance of regional teams and number of open surveys for all technical teams. Training • Liaising with the Talent Management Team, LFAs and teams across the Secretariat; assist in the orientation and training for LFAs and colleagues in the Secretariat, including the development of the agenda and training materials, arranging for participation of relevant experts, and monitoring training requirements. . LFA Policies and Guidelines • Monitor and update the existing suite of LFA service guidelines and tools, as well as the development and launch of new LFA services. • Actively contribute to the development of strategies, policies and processes related to the LFA role and scope of work. • Assist the LFA Performance Management Officers in reviewing, analysing and researching Conflict of Interest declarations and queries relating to the work of LFAs and prepare recommendations / reports for the Global Fund’s senior management. Budget and Procurement • Assist in LFA Budget-related analysis and activities including: drafting a first high-level forecast for LFA budget; liaising with Country Programs and Finance staff to align forecast of key drivers; coordinating and consolidating full bottom-up forecast with various teams within the Secretariat;; track and follow-up on required changes/cuts with teams; update budget estimates throughout the year; produce year-end reconciliations and variance analyses; and prepare justifications for the Finance team and the Board. General Perform other duties such as preparing ad hoc reports, troubleshooting day-to-day issues and developing solutions.
Qualifications: Essential: University degree in social science, international development, business management, public administration, finance or other relevant discipline.
Experience: Essential: • At least 3 years prior work experience in planning, administration, project management, monitoring and evaluation, or in a service provision or consulting environment, or related field of work. • Ability to summarize information, make sound judgments and provide appropriate advice. • Ability to interpret data and work at ease with a high volume of data • Familiarity with concepts and processes relating to the measurement of quality and performance evaluation. • Strong data management and Excel spread sheet skills. Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. • Ability to work to tight deadlines. • Demonstrable report writing skills. • Demonstrable skill in analysing quantitative and qualitative data. • Experience of working as part of a team with a heavy workload. • A high level of planning and organization skills. • Reliable team member with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Desirable: • Understanding and/or experience of financial and programmatic review and reporting for development programs, preferably in the health, social or financing sector would be an advantage. • Ability to present information persuasively. • Experience with the Global Fund; programs funded by the Global Fund; or Local Fund Agents.
Competencies: Languages: An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French or one of the following: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset. Technical Skills: • A high level of planning and organization skills. • Strong report writing skills. Core Competencies: - Solution-Oriented Analysis - Building Relationships - Demonstrating Accountability and Commitment - Communicating Effectively - Understanding Others

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