International Council of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO)
(Applicants should send a resume and cover letter, in English , to Brown Consulting Group by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than August 25, 2008).

The International Council of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO) is a global network of non-governmental and community-based organizations with secretariats in five geographic regions and a secretariat based in Canada. ICASO plays a leading role in convening, consulting and
communicating the issues of community-based organisations for HIV and AIDS advocacy, especially with communities most affected by the epidemic. ICASO supports community members to provide their own voice in such global policy forums as the UN General Assembly Special Session on AIDS (UNGASS); the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; and other initiatives.

The international secretariat based in Toronto is currently seeking an Executive Director.

The Executive Director has overall accountability for providing high
level strategic analysis to the Board and staff within the ICASO
Strategic Framework. The Executive Director also provides leadership and management aligned with the organization's mission and vision to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved.

In addition, the Executive Director's key responsibilities include:

* Undertaking and leading the representation, advocacy,negotiation and liaison tasks with the organization's key external stakeholders in the global response to HIV and AIDS.

* Postering and providing linkages to funders, partners and other key stakeholders.

* Ensuring the development and management of a resources development strategy that underpins the organization's on-going viability and growth.

* Liaising regularly with ICASO's partner organisations.

* Ensuring that ICASO abides by ethical operating standards in all agency affairs, including financial, and that agency by-laws are adhered to.

* Reporting to the international Board of Directors and participating as a member of the Board to support the Board in its governance responsibilities, including providing regular, high-level
strategic analysis and advice in its direction-setting role.

* Working synergistically with agency staff and constituents.

QUALIFICATIONS

* A graduate degree (would consider a combination of an undergraduate degree with significant relevant experience).

* Five or more years of experience as an executive director or senior management experience preferably in a non-profit/charitable organization.

* An excellent understanding of international development issues and of HIV and AIDS.

* Experience in working in a global environment and capacity to work in a wide range of cultural, social and political settings.

* Sound knowledge of resource development, program management (development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation), human resources and financial management.

* Effective communication skills in English and the ability to speak other languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese and/or Russian preferred).

* Experience, sensitivity and comfort working with diverse communities.

* Excellent advocacy, negotiation, facilitation and presentation skills.

* Outstanding analytical and negotiation skills and high-level skills in problem solving, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills.

* Demonstrated capacity to lead the management of an expanding, multi-program, team-based organisation operating in a global context.

* Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work both independently and as a member of a team.

* Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

* Able to work occasional evenings and weekends; able to undertake duty travel within and outside of Canada for 1-2 days/weeks at a time.

ICASO welcomes applicants from diverse communities and particularly encourages qualified people living with HIV to apply for this position.

Candidates should meet eligibility requirements to legally work in Canada. Assistance will be provided to candidates to obtain appropriate work visas where necessary.

ICASO is an equal opportunity employer and proud of its diverse workforce. For more information about ICASO, please see http://www.icaso.org.

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter, in English, to Brown Consulting Group by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - no later than August 25, 2008.

Although we thank all applicants who apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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