AID FOR AIDS International
Company Description
Founded in 1996, AID FOR AIDS (AFA) is an international nonprofit active in 7 countries across North and South America and the Caribbean. We empower communities at risk of HIV through prevention, treatment access, advocacy, education, and training, fighting stigma and discrimination worldwide. To date, AFA has collected and redistributed nearly $220 million in HIV medicines, providing treatment to more than 200,000 people in 72 countries. Our mission lies at the intersection of HIV, migration, equity, and social vulnerability, envisioning a just, healthy, and inclusive world where no one faces HIV alone.
AID FOR LIFE (AFL), AFAs sister organization, was founded in 2018 in response to Venezuelas humanitarian crisis. Starting with emergency nutrition for infants, AFL has expanded to support migrants and asylum seekers across the region. In New York City, AFL provides food and clothing distribution, medical access, immigration guidance, and psycho-emotional support, focusing on displaced Venezuelans and other vulnerable communities. With a commitment to dignity, inclusion, and humanitarian response, AFL works to improve quality of life and foster integration for migrants and refugees.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in New York, NY for a Vice President of Programs. The Vice President of Programs provides strategic leadership and oversight for all programs of AID FOR AIDS (AFA) and AID FOR LIFE (AFL) in New York, ensuring alignment with both organizations missions, visions, and strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the President, this role combines high-level program management with responsibility for building strategic partnerships, representing AFA and AFL to key stakeholders, and driving innovative funding opportunities, including co-investment initiatives. The Vice President works closely with the Executive Team (Finance, Development, Operations) to ensure that all programs are supported by strong planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation systems, and that they are implemented with the highest standards of quality, innovation, and sustainability. Qualifications
Graduate degree in Public Health, Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in progressive senior leadership roles in program management within public health, social development, or related fields, including at least 3 years in senior executive roles. Proven track record in developing and managing strategic partnerships with international organizations, the private sector, foundations, and government agencies. Strong knowledge of HIV, migrant health, and / or vulnerable populations. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, program development, impact evaluation, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to speak publicly and represent the organization to diverse audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital project management tools. Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Representation
Represent AFA and AFL in high-level forums, conferences, donor meetings, and decision-making spaces with strategic partners. Position AFA and AFL as leaders in health, migration, and HIV response. Partner with the President & Executive Team to design and execute the organizations strategic plan. Program Management & Development
Oversee the implementation of all AFA & AFL programs in NY, ensuring quality, relevance, and compliance with funder requirements and regulatory standards. Collaborate with Finance and Development teams to ensure programmatic and financial viability. Lead innovation in program design and service expansion in response to emerging community needs. Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation systems to track program results, impact, and efficiency. Implement continuous improvement strategies and quality control mechanisms. Partnership & Resource Development
Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships with foundations, government agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations to strengthen AFA & AFLs impact and reach. Designing and securing joint funding agreements, where AFA / AFL and strategic partners contribute resources together (financial, technical, or in-kind) to deliver programs with greater reach and impact, enabling the expansion and scaling of successful initiatives. Work closely with the Development team and President to secure diversified, sustainable funding streams aligned with organizational priorities. People Management
Lead, inspire, and supervise Program Directors and Managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture. Ensure professional development plans and performance reviews are aligned with strategic objectives.
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This is a full-time on-site role located in New York, NY for a Vice President of Programs. The Vice President of Programs provides strategic leadership and oversight for all programs of AID FOR AIDS (AFA) and AID FOR LIFE (AFL) in New York, ensuring alignment with both organizations missions, visions, and strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the President, this role combines high-level program management with responsibility for building strategic partnerships, representing AFA and AFL to key stakeholders, and driving innovative funding opportunities, including co-investment initiatives. The Vice President works closely with the Executive Team (Finance, Development, Operations) to ensure that all programs are supported by strong planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation systems, and that they are implemented with the highest standards of quality, innovation, and sustainability. Qualifications
Graduate degree in Public Health, Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in progressive senior leadership roles in program management within public health, social development, or related fields, including at least 3 years in senior executive roles. Proven track record in developing and managing strategic partnerships with international organizations, the private sector, foundations, and government agencies. Strong knowledge of HIV, migrant health, and / or vulnerable populations. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, program development, impact evaluation, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to speak publicly and represent the organization to diverse audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital project management tools. Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Representation
Represent AFA and AFL in high-level forums, conferences, donor meetings, and decision-making spaces with strategic partners. Position AFA and AFL as leaders in health, migration, and HIV response. Partner with the President & Executive Team to design and execute the organizations strategic plan. Program Management & Development
Oversee the implementation of all AFA & AFL programs in NY, ensuring quality, relevance, and compliance with funder requirements and regulatory standards. Collaborate with Finance and Development teams to ensure programmatic and financial viability. Lead innovation in program design and service expansion in response to emerging community needs. Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation systems to track program results, impact, and efficiency. Implement continuous improvement strategies and quality control mechanisms. Partnership & Resource Development
Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships with foundations, government agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations to strengthen AFA & AFLs impact and reach. Designing and securing joint funding agreements, where AFA / AFL and strategic partners contribute resources together (financial, technical, or in-kind) to deliver programs with greater reach and impact, enabling the expansion and scaling of successful initiatives. Work closely with the Development team and President to secure diversified, sustainable funding streams aligned with organizational priorities. People Management
Lead, inspire, and supervise Program Directors and Managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture. Ensure professional development plans and performance reviews are aligned with strategic objectives.
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