ICASO Board of Directors: Call for Applications

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CALL FOR TWO APPLICATIONS: ICASO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

31 August 2009

Are you affected by HIV and want to influence AIDS and health policies

around the world?

Founded in 1991, the International Council of AIDS Service

Organizations' (ICASO) mission is to mobilize and support diverse

community organizations to build an effective global response to HIV and

AIDS. This is done within a vision of a world where people living with

and affected by HIV and AIDS can enjoy life free from stigma,

discrimination and persecution, and have access to prevention,

treatment, care and support.

The ICASO network of networks works globally, regionally and locally,

and supports community advocates in over 100 countries. ICASO operates

from its International Secretariat in Canada and through Regional

Secretariats based on five continents.

Currently the ICASO Board has two vacant Board positions. One is aimed

specifically at contributing resource mobilization experience and

expertise, while the other is for someone strongly linked to key

populations and regions that are currently less represented on the

board. By doing this, ICASO aims to ensure that its strategic

decision-making plans and processes are more strongly linked to the most

affected groups, as well as providing for additional, predicable, and long-term

funding to enable ICASO to fulfill its mission and vision.

Board member for resource mobilization: We are looking for one person

with a strong commitment to supporting the community response to HIV,

human rights, and the GIPA principle, and who is experienced in the

development of strategies for resource mobilization, linked to

influential donors, and is well informed in the area of international

HIV and AIDS policy.

Board member linked to key populations and key regions: We are looking

for a board member who is well connected to one or more of the following key

populations: people who use drugs, sex workers or transgender people. The person

should come from or be strongly linked to one or more of the following regions:

Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa or Central Asia.

Good communication skills in English are essential as this is the

Board's working language, including all documents. Most of the work is

done by phone, email and through two in-person meetings a year.

For more information on ICASO and the Board, see

http://www.icaso.org/board.html.

These are unpaid appointments, but ICASO will reimburse expenses related to

twice-yearly Board meetings held in Canada and abroad. The position will be held

in an individual capacity rather than with any

organizational affiliation the person may have.

To apply, please submit a CV/resume and a statement (maximum two hundred words)

stating: 1) the position you are applying for; 2) why you want to become a part

of

ICASO; 3) what skills and experience you will bring to the position,

and; 4) contact details of two references.

Send to icaso@....

Application deadline: 30 September, 2009

ICASO is committed to equal opportunities and is proud of its diverse

Board and employees. People living with HIV are particularly encouraged to

apply.

ICASO BOARD OF DIRECTORS - PERSON SPECIFICATION

In addition to the specific requirements all board members should have:

1. An interest in international issues related to HIV and AIDS;

2. A strong commitment to supporting the community response to HIV,

human rights and GIPA Principle;

3. The ability to execute responsibilities with regard to the board,

which include:

a. determining the mission, strategic plans and policies - including

resource mobilization;

b. monitoring progress in meeting the mission and goals;

c. ensuring the accountability to the communities served by ICASO;

d. ensuring the financial well-being of the organization, including

regularly monitoring financial statements;

e. ensuring the continuity of the board, including through the

recruitment and orientation of new Board members;

f. promoting ICASO and its policies;

g. monitoring the performance of committees, including the executive

committee;

h. providing input and support to the executive director;

i. approving the annual performance review of the executive director;

and

j. selecting, appointing and dismissing the executive director (as

necessary.)

Regards,

International Council of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO)

65 Wellesley St. E., Suite 403

Toronto, ON, Canada M4Y 1G7

Tel: +1.416.921.0018

Fax: +1.416.921.9979

Email: icaso@... <mailto:icaso@...>

Web: www.icaso.org <http://www.icaso.org/>