The Global Fund is recruiting an Associate Specialist, Services Procurement (SI) for its Supply Operations department in Geneva, Switzerland. The GL C position is a defined-duration role until December 2029, supports services procurement for Strategic Initiatives with an estimated spend of up to USD 500M in GC8, and the job posting end date is 18 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy and set out the role, responsibilities and requirements below.
Role Snapshot
🏢 Organisation: The Global Fund
💼 Position: Associate Specialist, Services Procurement (SI), Supply Operations
🎚️ Grade: GL C
📝 Contract: Defined duration until December 2029
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland
🆔 Job requisition: JR4758
📆 Job posting end date: 18 November 2026
The Global Fund's Mission
The Global Fund aims to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria as epidemics. As part of its mandate to fight the three diseases, it plays a leading role in global markets for medicines and technologies that prevent, diagnose and treat HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. Every year, more than half of the Global Fund's investments are used to procure key health products, so that they are available to those who need them most.
One of the Biggest Public-Sector Health Procurers
As one of the biggest health product procurement entities in the public sector, investing nearly US$3 billion in health products and equipment procurement, the Global Fund is uniquely placed to drive equitable access to quality-assured health products, services and innovations through its Supply Operations department.
What Supply Operations Covers
Supply Operations collaborates across the Global Fund Secretariat and is responsible for:
📊 The Global Fund's market shaping activities
🛒 The overall management of procurement activities
🩹 Health product sourcing
✅ Quality assurance
🚚 Supply chains
The Sourcing Team and Its Spending Categories
The Sourcing team is a strategically integrated function responsible for all procurement activities across all spending categories, with a combined annual spend exceeding US$2 billion. It covers:
🧪 Health products such as pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and health technologies, and vector control
🧾 Non-health products and services, including third-party managed services such as procurement service agents (PSAs)
💻 IT services
👔 HR and professional services
⚙️ Other Secretariat operational and managed procurement spending
Inside the Non-Health Products and Services Sourcing Team
This team manages the procurement of services and non-health product categories across the Global Fund Secretariat, including procurement services, professional services, IT, facilities and other operational support. Its work includes:
🧭 Category strategy
📈 Supplier performance management
📑 Contract management of outsourced procurement service providers such as Procurement Service Agents (PSAs), UN agencies, GDF and others, who support the Pooled Procurement Mechanism (PPM) and broader sourcing operations
🎯 Procurement of services to deliver Strategic Initiatives (SI) financed through Catalytic Investment, Set-Aside and other targeted investments
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Purpose of the Associate Specialist Role
Under the supervision of the Senior Specialist, Services Procurement (SI), the Associate Specialist supports the operational delivery of services procurement for Strategic Initiatives, with an estimated spend of up to USD 500M in GC8. Working under the direction of the Senior Specialist, the role makes sure that SI-related procurements are executed in a timely, compliant and well-coordinated manner, enabling effective delivery of Strategic Initiatives.
The role focuses on the day-to-day, end-to-end execution and administration of services procurements, while contributing to monitoring and reporting in coordination with the CI PMO and internal stakeholders. It plays a key role in ensuring predictability, quality and transparency across SI-financed procurement activities and works closely with key SI stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities in Operational Procurement Management
1️⃣ Operational delivery of SI services procurement: manage SI-related services procurements end-to-end under supervision, including preparation of solicitation documents, coordination of procurement processes and execution of tenders in line with approved sourcing approaches, for a total volume of up to USD 500M
2️⃣ Tender administration and evaluation support: support the administration of RfPs and other solicitation processes, including coordination of TECs, management of vendor communications, documentation of evaluations and preparation of award materials
3️⃣ Stakeholder coordination: coordinate with the CI PMO, SI teams, Finance, Legal and vendors to support smooth execution of procurement activities and timely resolution of operational issues
4️⃣ Tracking, monitoring and reporting: track procurement milestones, contract status and utilization of SI-financed services, contributing data and inputs to absorption monitoring and reporting to the CI PMO and management
5️⃣ Process discipline and compliance: apply Global Fund procurement policies, procedures and tools consistently, ensuring high-quality documentation and flagging risks, delays or deviations for escalation
6️⃣ Continuous learning and improvement: contribute to improving SI procurement delivery by identifying operational efficiencies, capturing lessons learned and strengthening execution practices
The responsibilities are subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion.
Education and Certifications
🎓 Essential: University degree in business administration, procurement and supply chain management, public health or a related field
📜 Desirable: Professional certifications in Project, Supply Chain, Procurement, Contract Management or Negotiation
Essential Experience
🗓️ Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and sourcing
🛠️ Demonstrated experience managing procurement services and/or indirect spend categories (e.g. technical assistance, professional services)
⚖️ Experience implementing procurement policy, ensuring compliance and implementing performance frameworks
Desirable Experience
🔀 Experience working in a matrix organization
🧩 Familiarity with the Global Fund's operating model, governance and sourcing frameworks
🌐 Working experience in health product procurement and supply chain management with Low Middle-Income Countries
Languages
🗣️ An excellent knowledge of English
🔤 Preferably a good working knowledge of French
➕ Knowledge of other languages would be an asset
Functional Competencies and Levels
📐 Analytics (Level 2)
🏬 Business (Level 3)
🗺️ Country Context (Level 1)
💵 Finance (Level 2)
🌏 Geopolitical Awareness (Level 2)
🤝 Negotiations (Level 2)
📘 Operational Policy (Level 2)
📦 Procurement & Supply Chain (Level 3)
📋 Project Management (Level 2)
How to Apply
The Global Fund recruits top-tier talent for its open positions in support of its mission to end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Applications are submitted through the Global Fund Careers recruitment system, and more information on working at the Global Fund is available in the Careers section of its main website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Global Fund Associate Specialist, Services Procurement (SI) based?
The position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, within the Supply Operations department of the Global Fund Secretariat.
What kind of contract is offered?
It is a GL C position with a defined duration until December 2029.
What does SI stand for in the job title?
SI stands for Strategic Initiatives, which are financed through Catalytic Investment, Set-Aside and other targeted investments. The role supports services procurement for these initiatives.
How large is the procurement volume handled?
The role supports services procurement for Strategic Initiatives with an estimated spend of up to USD 500M in GC8, managed end-to-end under supervision.
Who does the Associate Specialist report to?
The role works under the supervision of the Senior Specialist, Services Procurement (SI).
How much experience is required?
A minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement and sourcing is essential, along with experience managing procurement services or indirect spend categories and implementing procurement policy.
Do I need to speak French?
Excellent English is required. A good working knowledge of French is preferred, and other languages are an asset.
What degree is required?
A university degree in business administration, procurement and supply chain management, public health or a related field is essential.
Deadline
⏳ 18 November 2026
