[Viva] Fwd: FW: Call for Nomination UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation 2014 - 2015
Denise Becker
dbecker106 at gmail.com
Mon Jul 22 15:45:44 EDT 2013
Margarite:
I would be willing to take this on if allowed by ViVA.
Denise
On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Margarite Sanchez <
margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: ICW NA <icwnacontact at gmail.com>
> Date: Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:04 AM
> Subject: Fwd: FW: Call for Nomination UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation 2014 - 2015
> To:
>
>
> Hello ICW members
>
> We are looking to nominate an ICW member from North America to be on the
> UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board. If you are interested or know of
> another woman who may be please reply to this email so that we can talk
> about next steps.
>
> The person that we put forward will be asked to identify as ICW NA and
> have strong communication/reporting skills so that information is being
> shared throughout the network.
>
> This may sound intimidating but we will do it together to support each
> other!
>
> Warmly,
>
> ICW NA
>
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> * *
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>
>
> July 2013
>
> Please distribute widely and forgive duplication
>
> * *
>
> *NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board*
>
> * *
>
> *Call for Nominations of NGO Delegates 2014-2015*
>
> *Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America & The Caribbean and North America*
>
>
>
> *DEADLINE: Monday, 12 August 2013***
>
>
>
> *BACKGROUND *
>
>
>
> UNAIDS was the first United Nations programme to have formal civil society
> representation on its governing body. It is guided by the Programme
> Coordinating Board (PCB) with representatives from 22 governments, the
> UNAIDS Cosponsors and an NGO Delegation of 5 delegates and 5 alternate
> delegates.
>
>
>
> The NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB has vacancies for two-year terms
> beginning 1 January 2014 and ending 31 December 2015, for the positions
> mentioned below.
>
>
>
> The UNAIDS PCB is the key global forum for HIV and AIDS policy. The
> Delegation is important to the effective inclusion of community voices;
> Delegates represent the perspectives of civil society, including people
> living with HIV, within UNAIDS policies and programming.
>
>
>
> This represents a unique opportunity for committed activists and advocates
> to make a difference to HIV and AIDS policy implementation in their regions.
>
>
>
> *The UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation is now recruiting for:*
>
> - *1 North America Delegate*
> - *1 Asia Pacific Delegate*
> - *1 Africa Delegate*
> - *1 Latin America & The Caribbean*
>
>
>
> Applications from people living with HIV are particularly encouraged.
>
> * *
>
> * *
>
> *WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM THE APPLYING NGO?*
>
> * *
>
> *Qualifications of the applying NGO:*
>
> * *
>
> Though applications to serve on the Delegation are submitted by
> individuals representing NGOs, it is the NGO itself that holds the seat on
> the PCB. In order to qualify to hold the seat on the PCB, the applying NGO
> must:
>
> · Be actively and principally involved with HIV work in the
> country and/or region for which the applicant is applying;
>
> · Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the health,
> political, and social consequences and needs of the AIDS pandemic,
> particularly as it relates to the region;
>
> · Be strongly connected to and actively liaise with national and
> regional CS networks; and
>
> · Have extensive experience in national, regional, and/or
> international policy-making and advocacy.
>
> * *
>
> *Commitments of the applying NGO:*
>
> * *
>
> It is required that the NGO must state in its letter of recommendation for
> the applying Delegate that the NGO:**
>
> · Authorises the applying Delegate to represent the NGO as its
> Delegate on the PCB;
>
> · Commits to the UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation Mission, Principles
> and Code of Conduct;
>
> · Will support their Delegate for the term of his/her office so
> that he/she will be able to fulfil the commitments of the applying Delegate
> (below) by confirming that the applicant:
>
> ̶ Will have adequate office space;
>
> ̶ Will be freed up from his/her regular duties to be able to
> dedicate a minimum of 10 hours per work week;
>
> ̶ Will be additionally freed up from his/her regular duties in
> order to travel to attend the formal PCB meetings (including pre-meetings
> and debriefing meetings) and the NGO orientation meetings (about two weeks
> per year total);
>
> ̶ Will have adequate access to office equipment and supplies;
> and
>
> ̶ Will have organizational and administrative support.
>
> · Can provide additional support, technical or otherwise, and
> note what are the concrete elements of support that it will provide so the
> delegate can carry out his/her work within the time that is required;
>
> · Will ensure the quality and comprehensiveness of the applying
> Delegate’s participation on the PCB; and
>
> · Will ensure that, if the Delegate is unable to complete his/her
> term of office, an equally qualified replacement, if available, will be
> offered by the NGO to finish the term of office.
>
>
>
>
>
> *WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM THE APPLYING DELEGATE?*
>
>
>
> *NGO Delegates to the UNAIDS PCB are expected to:*
>
> * *
>
> · Actively seek input from their respective community on key
> issues related to UNAIDS policies and programs.
>
> · Advocate with members states (governments) and cosponsoring
> organizations (the United Nations organizations that make up the UNAIDS
> ‘family’) for meaningful improvements in the implementation and evaluation
> of AIDS policies and programmes.
>
>
>
> *Qualifications of the applying Delegate:*
>
> * *
>
> In order to qualify to represent its NGO on the PCB, an applicant for the
> position of Delegate must:
>
> · Be living and working in a country within the region for which
> they are applying to represent;
>
> · Have the ability to communicate effectively in written and
> spoken English;
>
> · Have a minimum three years experience in HIV in their region;
>
> · Have experience in national, regional, and/or international
> fora.
>
> · Have an ability to collaborate well with and have sensitivity
> for a culturally diverse group of people with varying language skills;
>
> · Have effective skills for writing reports and presentations, as
> well as for public speaking; and
>
> · Be computer-literate, have easy and regular access to the
> Internet and email.
>
>
>
> *Commitments of the applying Delegate: *
>
>
>
> In order to participate as an NGO Delegate to the PCB, it is required that
> the applying Delegate must commit to:
>
>
>
> · The UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation Mission, Principles and Code of
> Conduct;
>
> · Spending a minimum of 10 hours per week performing the duties
> of a Delegate;
>
> · Broadly and in collaboration with the Communication Facility
> (CF) of the NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB, consulting with, seeking
> input from, learning about the relevant issues of, and reporting to their
> national and regional CS;
>
> · Attending and actively participating in key meetings including
> but not limited to:
>
> ̶ Semi-annual (two per year) meetings (5 to 6 days each) in
> either Geneva, Switzerland or a heavily-impacted country in mid to late
> June and early to mid December. These meetings include NGO Delegation
> pre-meetings (2 days), PCB meeting (2 to 3 days), and NGO Delegation
> debriefing meeting (1 day);
>
> ̶ Delegation Orientation (1 day) usually connected to the
> December meeting the month before the beginning of term of office or at the
> beginning of term of office;
>
> · Attending, actively participating in, and either participating
> with or representing (and reporting back to) the Delegation at other
> meetings and consultations (usually 1 to 3 per year) as necessary and when
> possible. Some examples are: high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly
> Special Session (UNGASS) in New York, USA; PCB consultations on developing
> policies, and others;
>
> · Actively participating in Delegation conference calls (every
> two weeks), usually held at 14:00 Geneva time and lasting for 1 hour;
>
> · Maintaining timely communications with the Delegation and other
> PCB bodies via email;
>
> · Reading, absorbing and being prepared to engage in the issues
> of all relevant PCB documents in a timely manner;
>
> · Actively participating and strategising with the Delegation in
> the reviewing and planning processes of the PCB and UNAIDS;
>
> · Actively participating in and chairing a fair share of ad hoc
> Working Groups (WG) or Steering Committees (SC) as needed. Some examples
> are: NGO Report WG; Nominations WG; project consultancy hiring SC; etc.;
>
> · Working in collaboration with the Secretariat; and
>
> · Participating in the work of the Communication Facility of the
> NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB:
>
> Communications and Consultations Facility (CCF) is a mechanism of the NGO
> Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB created to strengthen the capacity of the NGO
> delegation to bring forward a unified and consolidated message from their
> constituencies to the UNAIDS PCB.
>
>
>
> In 2013-2015 the CCF of the UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation is hosted by the
> Asia-Pacific Network of People Living with HIV (APN+) based in Bangkok,
> Thailand.
>
>
>
>
>
> *HOW TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS:*
>
>
>
> Closing Date: *Monday, 12 August 2013**, 18:00 Geneva time*
>
>
>
> *Fill in the online application form* at
> http://unaidspcbngo.org/?page_id=7427 and attach the following documents
> to your application (details below): **
>
> - 1-page statement of the nominating organization
>
> - 1-page statement of the nominated candidate
>
> - 1-page letter of reference from a relevant organization other
> than your own
>
> - 1-page letter of reference from a regional network/NGO outside
> country of residence
>
>
>
> *You are highly encouraged to fill in the online application form*. If
> you are unable to fill in the online application form, please contact
> Suksma Ratri at pcb.ngo at gmail.com to request the application in Word
> format.
>
>
>
> If you have questions, please write to *pcb.ngo at gmail.com*<pcb.ngo at gmail.com>
> *. *
>
>
>
> *Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not
> be considered. The application and all supporting documents must be
> submitted in English.*
>
>
>
> The selection of applicants will be made by the current UNAIDS PCB NGO
> Delegates and representatives of broader civil society. Short-listed
> applicants will be invited to telephone interviews between 3-17 September,
> and final candidates will be formally approved at the PCB meeting in
> December 2014.
>
>
> We look forward to receiving your thoughtfully considered nominations!
>
>
>
> Please feel free to disseminate this Call for Nominations widely, to
> various networks in your regions and countries. Thank you for your interest
> and help.
>
>
>
> *ATTACHMENTS TO THE APPLICATION FORM*
>
>
>
> *Please submit the following separate attachments*
>
>
>
> *A. **A statement of the nominating organization*
>
> i. Not more than 500 words; on the organization’s letterhead.
>
> ii. The statement of the nominating organization should summarise
> how it meets the qualifications spelled out in the Call for Nominations and
> Terms of Reference.
>
> iii. The NGO must state in statement that the NGO:
>
> - Commits to the UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation Mission, Principles and
> Code of Conduct;
> - Authorises the Candidate to represent the applying NGO in the NGO
> Delegation to the PCB;
> - Will ensure the quality and comprehensiveness of the Candidate’s
> participation in the PCB;
> - Will support the Candidate for the term of his/her office so that
> he/she will be able to fulfil the commitments by confirming that the
> Candidate:
>
> · Will have organizational and administrative support, including
> an adequate work place and access to office equipment and supplies;
>
> · Will be freed up from his/her regular duties to be able to
> dedicate a minimum of 10 hours per week, including travelling to the formal
> PCB meetings and other meetings as needed.
>
> · Will receive other kind of additional support, technical or
> otherwise, including concrete elements of support so the delegate can carry
> out this work with the time dedication that is required.
>
> · Will ensure that, if the Delegate is unable to complete his/her
> term of office, an equally qualified replacement, if available, will be
> offered by the NGO to finish the term of office.
>
> * *
>
> *B. **A personal statement of the nominated candidate*
>
> Not more than 500 words. The personal statement of the nominated candidate
> should summarise the motivation of the candidate to serve on the NGO
> Delegation, how the candidate meets the qualifications spelled out in the
> Call for Nominations and Terms of Reference, knowledge of UNAIDS governance
> and how the candidate’s past experience makes her/him suitable to be an NGO
> Delegate to the UNAIDS PCB.
>
> * *
>
> *C. **1-page letter of reference from a relevant organization other than
> your own in your region*
>
> A 1-page letter of reference, signed by a senior staff or board member,
> from a relevant organization other than your own in your region, supporting
> your application.
>
>
>
> *D. **1-page letter of reference from a regional network/NGO outside
> country of residence*
>
> A 1-page letter of reference from a regional network/NGO in your region
> outside your country of residence, supporting your application.
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>
>
> *Suksma Ratri*
>
> UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation
>
> Communications & Consultations Facility
>
>
>
> APN+ | 51/12 Soi Ruam Rudee | Lumpini | Pathumwan | Bangkok | Thailand
>
> Phone: +62 813 2168 0785 | Skype: suksma.ratri | http://unaidspcbngo.org/
>
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