The Civil Society Partnerships (CSP) team of UNAIDS works to harness the strategic strengths of a broad range of civil society organizations in order to strengthen the response to AIDS at all levels. Civil Society is defined as 'not-for-profit non-state actors' - key civil society groups include NGOs, organizations of people living with HIV, faith-based organizations and employees' organizations.

Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
1. Within the delegated authority and in collaboration with the Partnership Advisor with responsibility for networks of people living with HIV, oversee the development and expansion of UN+.
2. Advocate for and input into the development and enhancement of UN HIV workplace policies necessary for supportive, inclusive and safe environments for all UN employees living with or affected by HIV, and commission appropriate research in these areas where necessary.

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Each year, the NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS governing body (called the Programme Coordinating Board or PCB) submits a report to the Board. This is an important opportunity for the delegation to present the unique perspectives of civil society on the developments and issues around the AIDS pandemic.

Broad input from civil society informs the NGO report, particularly regarding key issues on the agenda, but also regarding persistent or emerging issues “on the ground.” This year, we anticipate that the June 2010 board meeting will include agenda items such as non-discrimination; men who have sex with men (MSM); and a thematic focus on sexual and reproductive health services linked to HIV. To strengthen its report the NGO delegation has organised a civil society survey.

Please take a few minutes to complete this anonymous questionnaire. The Survey is currently available in Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. It will soon be made available in Thai, Burmese, Swahili and Arabic. The deadline is March 15, 2010.