Project Manager, HIV Programmes and Advocacy

About the IAS:

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, policy makers 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 the IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

Details of employment:

The Project Manager, HIV Programmes and Advocacy will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. The IAS offers the possibility of working from the legal residence for up to 11 days per month for Swiss-based employees and up to eight days per month for French border-zone employees. The Project Manager, HIV Programmes and Advocacy will report to the Director, Development and Partnerships and work in strong collaboration with the HIV Programmes and Advocacy department. The position is full-time and short term to cover a maternity leave from 8 January 2024 to 28 June 2024.

Purpose of the position:

The Project Manager will be primarily responsible for the coordination and coherent functioning of the Corporate Partnership Programme, consisting of the Industry Liaison Forum, Towards an HIV Cure: Industry Collaboration Group and Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise Industry Partnership. This will include interactions with a large variety of external partners from both industry and non-industry organizations and work across a range of thematic priority areas for the IAS, including HIV cure and HIV vaccine.

Main Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnership Programme:

• Implement the strategy of the Corporate Partnership Programme, identify timely advocacy deliverables and manage work plans to meet those deliverables.
• Develop activities with the Corporate Partnership Programme in collaboration with co-chairs, members, external experts and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and implement operational plans and design and manage annual budgets for the Corporate Partnership Programme.
• Build sustainable relations with key stakeholders and identify and enrol new partners.
• Work collaboratively with the IAS Development and Partnerships and Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise teams and support efforts to raise funds and expand the Corporate Partnership Programme membership base.
• Facilitate and guide discussion among Corporate Partnership Programme members and other partners.
• Report on Corporate Partnership Programme activities and progress through conference calls, reports (including the annual report) and other appropriate tools.
• Write documents (briefings, reports, white papers, scientific articles) as needed.
• Execute and coordinate activities, both virtual and in person, (conferences, meetings, workshops, webinars, focus group discussions) related to the programme.
• Promote the Corporate Partnership Programme work in collaboration with the IAS Communications team.
• Represent the Corporate Partnership Programme at relevant conferences and meetings.
• Lead the Me and My Healthcare Provider Campaign, including overseeing calls for nominations, screening of applications and selecting champions, conference-related events (award ceremony, conference sessions and filming of the campaign videos), writing up the storyboards, overseeing the budget and compiling monthly update reports.

Me and My Healthcare Provider:

You will need to perform any additional tasks requested by the Director, Development and Partnerships.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications:

• A degree in business administration, project management, social/health sciences or other relevant discipline or comparable years of experience in the field
• A graduate degree would be an asset.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 to 5 years’ work experience in a similar position; preferably in HIV, global health or development
• Experience managing conferences logistics, seminars, workshops, meetings, committees or events
• Experience working with external partners, donors, funders, service providers and/or consultants
• Experience working abroad or working for international organizations a plus
• Although not essential for this position, the IAS acknowledges the value of the experience of living with HIV and will consider this when evaluating applications.

Skills/Competencies:

• Advanced project management skills
• Highly organized, systematic and detail oriented
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office software; familiarity with teleconferencing services
• Sense of diplomacy
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Interest or background in HIV

Languages:

Strong and demonstrated English language communication skills both written and oral are essential for this position

Benefits

The IAS provides generous benefits that include, for example, an enhanced pension and social security package, an annual leave entitlement above the legal requirement, annual allowances for professional development and health promotion, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work up to 50% from home. #LI-hybrid

Work Environment:

The IAS Secretariat in Geneva is a dynamic and diverse workplace that brings together public health, HIV science, conferencing, programme management and other specialists who all share the IAS vision of a world in which HIV no longer presents a threat to public health and individual well-being. We thrive on an exceptional team spirit, put trust in our colleagues’ professionalism and value new ideas. The IAS promotes a flexible and collaborative workplace that encourages employees to grow their skills and competencies.

The IAS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and to the greater involvement of people living with HIV (GIPA) in all aspects of our work. To help us achieve this, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share the IAS values (learn more here), regardless of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV status, race, national origin, cultural or ethnic background, disability, religion or age.