Int'l AIDS Society
IAS – the International AIDS Society – convenes, educates and advocates for a world in which HIV no longer presents a threat to public health and individual well-being. After the emergence of HIV and AIDS, concerned scientists created the IAS to bring together experts from across the world and disciplines to promote a concerted HIV response. Today, the IAS and its members unite scientists, policymakers and activists to galvanize the scientific response, build global solidarity and enhance human dignity for all those living with and affected by HIV. The IAS is also the steward of the world’s most prestigious HIV conferences: the International AIDS Conference, the IAS Conference on HIV Science, and the HIV Research for Prevention Conference.
More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.
Details of Employment:
The HIV Stigma Graduate Assistant will be based in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the Project Manager responsible for the Heart of Stigma project and will also work with the Project Manager responsible for Me and My Healthcare Provider (MMHCP) campaign. The position is full-time and fixed-term for 5 months, to start as soon as possible.
Purpose of the Position:
This is a graduate entry-level position to support the Heart of Stigma project and Me and My Healthcare Provider (MMHCP) campaign part of the HIV Programmes and Advocacy department.
This position is intended for recent graduates and paid at the Geneva minimum wage.
Main Responsibilities:
Coordinate meetings and events (70%)
- Contribute to the smooth running of virtual, hybrid and in-person events by setting up, inviting speakers, coordinating audio visual recordings and supporting documentation of meetings.
- Support participants in the lead-up to and during events through registration, technological support and general guidance.
- Organise logistics for meetings and events including venue, audio visual equipment, catering, transportation and meeting materials including travel arrangements.
Support Me and My Healthcare Provider (MMHCP) campaign in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa and Zambia (20%)
- Support review of campaign applications (partner organizations and campaign champions) and draw up the Letters of Agreements.
- Liaise with communications and Public Affairs department to build an online presence of the campaign (social media posts, uploading champions’ profiles online, creation of the campaign videos, subtitling).
- Provider logistical support to bringing the champions to the AIDS 2022 conference and finding translation solutions as required.
- Work with the consultant on the review of the healthcare worker motivations to do the right thing.
Provide project management support (10%)
- Provide administrative support for coordinating expert panels meetings for global and regional consensus statements on HIV-related stigma.
- Take notes, draft communications and reports highlighting key points discussed and outcomes from meetings and events.
Perform any additional tasks requested by the Project Manager responsible for the Heart of Stigma project and the Project Manager responsible for Me and My Healthcare Provider (MMHCP) campaign.
Academic Qualifications:
- Recently graduated with a university degree in public health, public policy, social science, international development or related field.
Work Experience:
- Ideally, previous internships and/or experience in administration, project management support or event organization would be a distinct advantage.
- Experience working in HIV or global health would be an asset.
Skills/Competencies:
- Strong computer skills in the Windows environment (Excel, PPT) and in video conference systems such as Zoom
- Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail
- Open-minded, good team player and a positive can-do attitude
- Ability to operate with minimal supervision but also know when to ask for guidance
- An understanding of HIV and/or the global health landscape would be an advantage.
Languages:
- Excellent written and oral English language skills (other languages a plus).
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit to work full-time will be considered. Candidates shall mention on their CV their work authorization in Switzerland.
IAS employees are evidence-based, human rights-focused, inclusive and accountable partners in the HIV response. Candidates should display genuine commitment to IAS values (learn more here).
The IAS is committed to recruiting and sustaining a skilled, effective, diverse and gender-balanced secretariat, and to the greater involvement of people living with HIV (GIPA) in all aspects of its work. People living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.