Application Guide

How to Apply for Community-Driven Systems Change (CDSC) Specialist

at International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC)

🏢 About International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC)

ITPC is a unique global activist network that centers community voices in global health policy, making it distinct from traditional NGOs. Working here means directly shaping how marginalized communities influence funding, policy, and accountability mechanisms in global health systems.

About This Role

This role involves synthesizing intelligence from ITPC's regional networks into global advocacy positions and building systems change architecture that amplifies community priorities. It's impactful because you'll directly strengthen how grassroots activism shapes global health financing and policy decisions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve synthesizing intelligence from regional network calls into briefing papers for global advocacy, designing coordination systems for the Global Activist Network, and preparing community-driven positions for upcoming policy engagements with donors or UN agencies. You'd balance strategic architecture design with real-time response to emerging community priorities.

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🎯 Who International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years experience navigating complex global health coalitions with political intelligence and diplomatic maturity
  • Demonstrates systems thinking by connecting community-level priorities to global financing mechanisms like the Global Fund or PEPFAR
  • Can design advocacy architectures that enable regional activists to lead while maintaining global coherence
  • Has specific experience elevating community voices in policy spaces like UN meetings, donor consultations, or technical review panels

📝 Tips for Applying to International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC)

1

Quantify your experience with regional-to-global advocacy translation (e.g., 'translated 3 regional community consultations into Global Fund replenishment advocacy')

2

Demonstrate your understanding of ITPC's existing portfolios by referencing specific campaigns like 'Make Medicines Affordable' or 'Missing the Target' reports

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Show how you've built systems change architecture - not just participated in advocacy - with concrete examples of frameworks or processes you designed

4

Highlight specific experience with global health financing mechanisms (Global Fund, PEPFAR, WHO) and how you've influenced them

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Reference ITPC's Global Activist Network structure and how you would strengthen regional coordination while maintaining global positioning

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific methodology for translating regional intelligence into global advocacy positions', 'Examples of building systems change architecture that enabled others to lead advocacy efforts', "How you've navigated power dynamics in global health coalitions to elevate community priorities", "Your understanding of ITPC's unique position as a community-driven organization versus traditional NGOs"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → ITPC's 'Missing the Target' reports and how they've influenced global HIV treatment policy
  • → The structure and recent activities of ITPC's Global Activist Network and regional networks
  • → ITPC's current advocacy priorities in global health financing (Global Fund, PEPFAR, domestic funding)
  • → How ITPC differs from other treatment access organizations like MSF Access Campaign or Health GAP
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would translate a regional community priority (e.g., ARV stockouts in West Africa) into global advocacy positioning
2 How would you strengthen coordination between ITPC's regional networks while maintaining their autonomy?
3 Describe a time you designed an advocacy architecture that enabled grassroots activists to lead policy engagement
4 How do you navigate competing priorities when community needs conflict with donor requirements?
5 What systems change approaches would you apply to strengthen ITPC's influence in Global Fund replenishment advocacy?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic NGO language instead of community-driven, activist-centered terminology
  • Focusing on individual advocacy achievements rather than systems change architecture
  • Demonstrating hierarchical leadership approaches rather than enabling others to lead
  • Showing limited understanding of how global health financing mechanisms actually work

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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