Lead: Programmes (Technical Assistance)

You are passionate about delivering high quality technical assistance, working with a pool of talented consultants and partners in the Global South. You maintain and grow strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities. You monitor the commercial and programmatic outcome of the technical assistance portfolio, and identify operational efficiencies.

Programme delivery (technical assistance)

Accountable for delivering a portfolio of technical assistance assignments on time, to budget and which contribute to the Frontline AIDS strategy. Work collaboratively with partners and consultants to maximise impact and income. Ensure best possible cost efficiency and cost recovery of GTAS work streams. Apply a risk management/mitigation approach to assignment delivery and ensure all donor/client compliance requirements and agreed targets are met.

Operational management

Identify and embed continuous improvement in systems, policy and practice for programme delivery. Work with the Lead: Programme Performance and Finance to tailor systems and processes to the needs of technical assistance delivery.

Develop relationships

Maintain and develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including both donors and technical experts. Confidently work with, and manage experienced consultants. Manage and expand the pool of skills available through consultant database to allow Frontline Technical Assistance to respond to new business opportunities. Facilitate mentorship and learning among the consultant pool.

Funding opportunities

Identify market changes and trends. Work with the Funding and Partnerships team to identify and bid for new business. Explore partnerships and contribute to proposal/bid development for global Technical Assistance provision.

Monitor performance, quality and income

Track performance of the Technical Assistance unit using relevant data on outputs and impact. Ensure predictable and continuous quality improvement of services and track client satisfaction, income and spending.

Communications

Accountable for the internal and external communications for Frontline TA. Provide guidance to the TA Advisor on working with Frontline AIDS communication’s team to champion innovative methods of communication to raise awareness and share knowledge internally as well as align and support external donor communications and the organisation’s social media presence.

People management

Provides strong management and support to multi-functional teams through effective matrix management, performance management and the development of talent.

Developing the frontline aids culture

Frontline AIDS cultural philosophy is that Action Makes the Difference. The attitudes and approach we take at work are guided by our organisational values – Freethinker, Inspired by Difference and Firestarter – and their associated behaviours. Knowing what is expected of us every day will help Frontline AIDS to be a great place to work.

Strong commitment to the approach of Frontline AIDS to equality of opportunity, the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and to supporting a workforce that reflects our globally diverse movement, and ensures our work is enhanced by a range of ideas on the issues and challenges we work on.

Who we are

We’ve been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for over 25 years, working with marginalised people who are denied HIV prevention and treatment simply because of who they are and where they live.

Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind – a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.

Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs:

• That the lives of all human beings are of equal value.
• That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life.

Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights.

As a global partnership that is open to everyone, we can only do what we do – and achieve what we want to achieve – by working with partners from grassroots community groups to national governments. Our partners drive change where it matters, shaking up the status quo and making a noise on issues the world often chooses to ignore.

Are you the Frontliner we’re looking for?

You are a committed team member with a clear focus on team objectives, as well as your own. You will promote best practice within your field of expertise and challenge ways of working to ensure the highest quality and levels of efficiency. Your actions will be aligned with Frontline AIDS vision and you will inspire the same behaviour in your peers. You are comfortable working in a matrix management environment.

We have transitioned to a hybrid model of working We are currently working from home but you will also be required to spend time working alongside your team as appropriate in our office in Brighton (East Sussex, UK) or Cape Town (South Africa). The successful applicant will need to either hold, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK and or South Africa .

Frontline AIDS is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring approach. We welcome applications from Black people, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people living with HIV and LGBTIQ+ and non-binary individuals.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a criminal records check. Having a criminal conviction and/or any other information divulged on the DBS/PVG or country equivalent check would not necessarily prevent you from working for the charity, but any recruitment decision will be dependent on the nature of the position sought and the circumstances and background of the offence(s).

Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults

Frontline AIDS operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection. The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy can be downloaded here

Frontline AIDS is a Disability Confident Employer and will ensure all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements of the job as set out in the job description and employee specification will be guaranteed an interview.