Application Guide

How to Apply for LEAD: RISK & PERFORMANCE (0.8 FTE)

at Frontline Aids

🏢 About Frontline Aids

Frontline AIDS has been on the frontline of the global HIV/AIDS response for over 25 years, working specifically with marginalized populations who are denied prevention and treatment. The organization stands out for its long-term commitment to health equity and its focus on serving vulnerable communities in challenging environments. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute directly to life-saving programs while developing expertise in risk management within a humanitarian context.

About This Role

This part-time leadership position spearheads risk, performance, and legal functions across a complex global organization, embedding risk management approaches while ensuring compliance, data protection, and business continuity. The role directly impacts Frontline AIDS' ability to deliver programs safely and effectively by managing anti-corruption, safeguarding, security, and health & safety systems. You'll lead organizational resilience while working predominantly remotely with occasional visits to the Brighton office.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing risk assessments for programs in high-risk regions, collaborating with program teams remotely to strengthen safeguarding protocols, and developing performance metrics for organizational risk management. You could spend the afternoon updating business continuity plans, advising on contractual compliance issues, and leading virtual meetings with global teams to embed risk-aware practices across departments.

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🎯 Who Frontline Aids Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of experience developing and implementing risk management plans in large, complex international organizations (preferably in humanitarian or development sectors)
  • Demonstrates proven leadership in anti-corruption, safeguarding, security, and health & safety systems within a global context
  • Possesses strong analytical skills with experience in performance management, compliance frameworks, and data protection regulations (GDPR knowledge essential)
  • Is an inspirational manager who excels at building relationships across departments and delegating thoughtfully to foster accountability

📝 Tips for Applying to Frontline Aids

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Quantify your experience with risk management in complex organizations - specify the size of teams, budgets, or geographical scope you've managed

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Highlight any experience with safeguarding protocols in humanitarian contexts, as this is critical for Frontline AIDS' work with vulnerable populations

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Demonstrate your ability to work effectively in remote settings while maintaining strong cross-team collaboration

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Mention specific experience with business continuity planning for international organizations operating in challenging environments

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Tailor your examples to show how you've improved internal controls and governance systems in previous roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience implementing risk management frameworks in international humanitarian or development organizations', "Specific examples of how you've led anti-corruption, safeguarding, or security initiatives in complex environments", 'Your approach to fostering high-performance cultures through thoughtful delegation and relationship-building across departments', "Why you're passionate about applying risk management expertise to support Frontline AIDS' mission of serving marginalized populations"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Frontline AIDS' specific programs and geographical areas of operation to understand their risk landscape
  • → The organization's recent annual reports to identify their current risk management challenges and priorities
  • → HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention challenges in marginalized communities to understand the context of their work
  • → The specific safeguarding and security protocols common in humanitarian HIV/AIDS work

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience developing and implementing risk management plans for organizations operating in multiple countries with varying risk profiles
2 How would you approach embedding a risk management culture across a predominantly remote global organization?
3 What strategies have you used to ensure compliance and data protection in humanitarian contexts with vulnerable populations?
4 Can you provide an example of how you've led business continuity planning during a crisis in an international organization?
5 How do you balance the need for strong internal controls with the urgency of frontline humanitarian response?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying generic risk management experience without tailoring it to humanitarian or international development contexts
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of how risk management supports program delivery rather than hinders it
  • Not addressing the part-time (0.8 FTE) nature of the role and how you would manage leadership responsibilities within this structure

📅 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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