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Switzerland: Transport Specialist

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 18 Sep 2015

Job Advertisement

Durban has been selected to host the 21st International AIDS Conference from 17th to 22nd July 2016 (AIDS 2016). The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, the conference continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.The International AIDS Conference is the largest international meeting on a single health issue, where every two years between 15,000 - 22,000 participants representing all stakeholders in the global response to HIV meet to assess progress and identify future priorities. With more than 1,500 international journalists expected to attend, the conference is the single most widely-covered HIV event in the world.

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The International AIDS Society (IAS) will organize AIDS 2016 in collaboration with international and local partners.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

Details of Employment:

The Transport Specialist will be based in Durban, South Africa. He/she will report to the Head of Local Office (HLO) based in Durban and will take direction from the C&E Associate Project Manager based in Geneva on all aspects of the project. The position is full-time and will last 10.5 months from mid-October 2015 until 31st August 2016.

Purpose of the Position:Most of the participants attending AIDS 2016 would need transport to and from the International Convention Centre (ICC) as well as to and from the airport. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing the needs for transport of the anticipated 20,000 participants of AIDS 2016.

The successful candidate must have proven abilities at transport management for large events and/or conferences in South Africa.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work with the HLO and the C&E Associate Project Manager in charge of transport at IAS in Geneva and other colleagues to assess, plan and implement the delegate transport needs for AIDS 2016;2

• Develop and implement an overall Transportation Strategy that besides the daily hotel to/from ICC shuttle plan, may include some or all of the following elements:

o Airport arrivals and departure services

o Non-motorized transport plan

o Central transport hub at ICC

o Inner city public transport– how to optimize People Mover buses

o Signage

o Traffic management plan

o Special needs

o Media services

o Metered taxi plan• Assist in tender development of contracts and negotiations with bus and taxi companies, ICC, City, etc;

• Develop budget(s) for transport;

• Arrange, document and follow up on meetings;

• Contribute to reporting post-AIDS 2016;

• Support in recruiting junior staff and interns for implementation of plans, should it be required;

• Assessing need for volunteers on-site.

Perform other related duties as required by HLO and the Associate Project Manager.

Academic Qualifications:

• Required: A relevant degree, certification or diploma in transportation handling, logistics, or administration.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in event management with focus on logistics and/or transport in KZN;• Public sector, non-profit organization and or corporate experience would be an asset;

• Experience in the public health sector and with major conferences would be an asset;

• Experience negotiating with suppliers and liaising with officials.

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent logical/analytical skills and ability to motivate commitment in clients and colleagues;• Excellent planning, proposal and report writing skills;

• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and deliver to tight deadlines;

• Good team player;

• Driver’s license;

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and global health issues an asset.

Languages:

• Strong and demonstrated English language communication skills both written and oral are essential for this position;• Knowledge of other South African languages, i.e. Zulu is a plus.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 18th September 2015. Interviews will take place in Durban starting the week of 28th September 2015.

Only candidates from South Africa or those who already have a valid South African working permit will be considered.

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.****


Switzerland: Communications Officer

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 18 Sep 2015

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

Details of Employment:The Communications Officer will be based in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the Senior Manager, Communications. The position is open-ended and full-time to start as soon as possible.

Purpose of the Position:The incumbent will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the IAS communications needs, with a focus on writing, editing, and media relations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Execute communications strategies that support and advance the work of IAS;• Identify key communications opportunities and moments;

• Manage media monitoring and reporting to identify opportunities, track communications impact, and support overall brand management of IAS;

• Co-ordinate the production process for publications and other communications material, including ongoing liaison with the design agency, as well as developing agreements with external partners and suppliers and maintaining timelines;

• Draft and edit regular blogs, articles, and media releases, and advisories;

• Draft and edit communications materials such as fact sheets, web content, publications, talking points, etc.;

• Support media relations, contacts management, outreach lists and materials;

• Support editorial planning and prioritization across all IAS departments and programs;2• Support the organization of meetings and other events (media briefings, interviews, etc.);

• Provide administrative support for budget management and travel bookings.

Perform any additional tasks and/or projects requested by the Senior Manager, Communications.

Academic Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in communications, journalism, public policy, public health or related field or a first-level university degree in combination with communications experience.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years professional experience working in communications; preferably working in not-for-profit and/or global public health;• Demonstrated experience in the field of international communications with a proven ability to develop, pitch, and place stories with media outlets.

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; a demonstrated ability to create persuasive and clear communications in all forms, traditional and electronic, and with varying audiences;• Strong organizational skills, coordination skills and ability to multi-task;

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with meticulous attention to detail and tight deadlines;

• Proven background in communications and public relations;

• Knowledge of relevant international and domestic broadcast media, a keen sense of what makes and shapes the news, and the ability to make well-informed decisions in targeting appropriate media outlets and reporters;

• Stress tolerance and resilience, sense of humor, and ability to work under pressure with multiple and shifting priorities;

• High-energy self-starter who can operate with minimal supervision but also knows when to ask for counsel;

• Ability to work well as a team member, as well as work independently;

• Technical and scientific knowledge of HIV/AIDS is a strong plus.

Languages:

• Native English or full professional proficiency is a requirement;

• Knowledge of other languages is an asset.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 18th September 2015.Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.****

Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Grant Programme - Call for LOI

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Closing date: 31 Oct 2015

The Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Grant Programme is designed for mentored early-stage investigators to advance paediatric HIV research and to fill critical knowledge gaps that impede paediatric HIV diagnosis, prevention, treatment and care in resource-limited settings. It does this by promoting and encouraging HIV research related to infants, children and adolescents, thereby contributing to scientific progress in the field. Scientific areas of interest include both clinical and operational research.

US$ 1.2K will be dispersed in research grants and the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, and therefore, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. Awards will be funded for up to two years and for up to US$ 75,000 per year (including direct research costs and applicable indirect costs). Second-year funding is contingent upon demonstration of satisfactory progress during year one. The CIPHER Grant Programme encourages collaborations between different study sites and institutions; at least 80% of the direct grant expenses have to be spent in LMICs. Additional support will be provided for grantees to attend the 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016), which will be held from 17 to 22 July 2016 in Durban, South Africa, where they will present their research projects and will be officially awarded.

Eligibility

Any individual with the skills, formal education and access to resources necessary to carry out the proposed research is welcome to submit an application for the CIPHER Grant Programme. The principal investigator (PI) is encouraged to work with a mentor and his/her institutional colleagues and partners to develop the research plan.

The PI must be an early-stage investigator, i.e., individual who obtained her/his final research degree (e.g., PhD, MD followed by research training, MBBS) less than 10 years before the application deadline.

The PI must serve for the first time as primary PI. Primary PIs who previously received a non-training research grant exceeding US$ 30,000 are not eligible.

The PI must fulfil one of the following criteria prior to the submission deadline for the Letter of Intent:

  • He/she is a clinical/research trainee (e.g., fellow, senior resident) at an academic institute or an institute whose primary mission is research.
  • He/she has a faculty or comparable position (e.g., assistant professor, lecturer) at an academic institute or an institute whose primary mission is research.
  • He/she has an established position at an organization with adequate research infrastructure to undertake the proposed research activities.

The research project should demonstrate the potential to contribute to the optimization of HIV diagnosis, prevention, treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents affected by HIV in resource-limited settings by responding to identified research gaps.

Applications are encouraged from any country, but preference, approximately 80%, will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) according to the World Bank classification.

The PI must choose a mentor with relevant expertise in paediatric HIV research (a mentorship plan and letter of commitment from the mentor will be requested from shortlisted applicants invited to submit a Full Proposal).

The budget should reflect that at least 80% of the direct grant expenses will be spent in LMICs.


How to apply:

Letters of Intent must be submitted no later than 23:59 CET, 31 October 2015.

Applicants will be asked to provide Letters of Intent that briefly outline their proposed projects, including background, specific aims, preliminary data (if any) and research methodology. The Call for Letters of Intent is now available on the CIPHER website. The research project must respond to one of the identified research priorities.

The Letter of Intent can only be submitted through the online system and in the format provided. Applications not submitted through the online system will not be accepted. Only applications in English will be considered.

Please note that a letter of support from the applicant’s institution is required, as well as a copy of the applicant’s terminal research degree diploma. Applicants will be requested to upload these documents during the submission process.

Any questions may be directed to cipher@iasociety.org.

South Africa: AIDS2016 Local Communications Officer

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 25 Sep 2015

****Job Advertisement****

Durban has been selected to host the 21st International AIDS Conference from 17th to 22nd July 2016 (AIDS 2016). The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, the conference continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic. The International AIDS Conference is the largest international meeting on a single health issue, where every two years between 15,000 - 22,000 participants representing all stakeholders in the global response to HIV meet to assess progress and identify future priorities. With more than 1,500 international journalists expected to attend, the conference is the single most widely-covered HIV event in the world.

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The International AIDS Society (IAS) will organize AIDS 2016 in collaboration with international and local partners.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

Details of Employment:

The Local Communications Officer will be based in Durban, South Africa and report to the Senior Manager, Communications based in the International Secretariat in Geneva and will work in close collaboration with the Head of Local Office. The position is full-time and fixed-term to start as soon as possible until to 31st August 2016.

Purpose of the Position:The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in managing media, marketing and other communications elements for AIDS 2016 and will act as the focal point for all communications-related activities in South Africa and its region. The Local Communications Officer will develop and implement a comprehensive AIDS 2016 communications strategy for South Africa in coordination with the Communications Unit in Geneva.

The successful candidate must have proven abilities as a communications specialist, ideally in the public health sector. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic communications professional to contribute his/her strong skills to help maximize donor and sponsor interest and partnerships for AIDS 2016 in South Africa.

Main Responsibilities:

• Generate and execute a strategic communication to advance AIDS 2016 with all relevant stakeholders in South Africa and its region;• Develop local materials for promotional purposes in South Africa with the assistance of a local design agency;

• Assist in building strategic alliances with the communications focal points of the conference partners in South Africa and its region to ensure our efforts are consistent and complimentary;

• Work with the Durban Planning Group and the Durban Convention Bureau to develop cross communications activities that benefit all parties;

• Develop and implement a strategy to inform the general public about the conference, and the official conference activities open to the general public;

• Analyze reaction to the conference programme once launched and activities and creating positive key messages and responses to deliver through the appropriate media channels;

• Leverage media to impact state and federal government officials, opinion leaders and third party organizations;

• Communicate both positive and negative news/information with HIV/AIDS organizations with tact, skill and diplomacy;

• Understand the South African media market and influence the media to the advantage of the conference;

• Establish and maintain effective working contacts with representatives of media outlets, government delegations, HIV/AIDS organizations, and allied agencies and stakeholders;

• Provide timely and accurate advice to the Senior Manager, Communications and other executive management with regards to marketing and media products and communication strategies including short and long term communication plans;

• Develop and execute a plan for establishing and maintaining a social media presence in South Africa – in conjunction with the social media efforts carried out from Geneva;

• Be the media liaison in South Africa: including the development of a comprehensive database of journalists and build key relationships with them, as well as motivating journalists to attend the conference and handling any media questions and requests;

• Support the outreach efforts in South Africa including a wide awareness campaign – in conjunction with outreach efforts carried out from Geneva;

• Manage the activities of any additional communications staff which may be hired in the Durban Local Office;

• Be the South African focal point for journalists in the media centre at the conference.

Academic Qualifications:

• A degree in media, communications, public relations or any other related field.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 to 5 years working in communications/marketing/public relations;• Experience in working with design agencies;

• Experience working with conferences or events;

• Experience in the public health sector and with major conferences would be an asset.

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to analyze and craft communications strategies and implementation plans;• Strong written communication skills with ability to write well under pressure;

• Ability to forecast public affairs and communication changes and develop strategies for changing complex communication programmes;

• High level verbal and written English essential;

• Experience in public speaking and serving as a spokesperson;

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and global health issues an asset.

Languages:

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

• Knowledge of other South African languages is a plus.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter including their salary requirements, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 25th September 2015.Only candidates from South Africa or those who already have a valid South African working permit will be considered.

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.****

Switzerland: Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 06 Oct 2015

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

Details of Employment:The Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy will be based in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the IAS Executive Director. The position is open-ended and full-time.

Purpose of the Position:This is a key senior position based in the International AIDS Society (IAS) Secretariat in Geneva. The Director will be responsible for all of the Secretariat’s HIV programmatic and advocacy work, ensuring it reflects the needs and priorities of IAS members. The position holder will be responsible for overseeing a team of HIV professionals, developing operational plans that reflect the IAS’ organizational strategy, and representing the IAS with partners.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic priorities for the IAS that support and operationalize the Secretariat’s 2016-2020 organizational strategy including but not limited to: o Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER)

o Towards an HIV Cure

o Industry Liaison Forum (ILF)

o Human Rights and Key Populations

o HIV Co-Infections

o Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS)2• Identify urgent advocacy priorities related to the HIV workforce and implement efforts to connect IAS members with the organization’s key programmatic priorities;

• Serve as a senior spokesperson and thought leader for the IAS on the importance of HIV science and its implementation globally;

• Act as a senior technical resource for developing and implementing IAS meetings and conference;

• Work with the Executive Director and Governing Council to identify priority areas for IAS involvement, develop plans to address those areas, and implement high-quality, scientifically sound programmes;

• Manage a diverse team across geographic locations, ensuring excellence in delivery and effective relationships with internal and external partners;

• Develop and manage relationships with existing and potential new partners for IAS’ programmatic and advocacy work;

• Work with the Director of Resource Mobilization to identify new business opportunities and secure funding for IAS’ HIV programmes and advocacy.

Perform any additional tasks requested by the Executive Director.

Academic Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in public health or life sciences is a minimum; a terminal degree in public health, life sciences, or medicine is preferred.

Work Experience:

• At least 8 to 10 years of proven experience in programmatic development for HIV pertaining to public health implementation, academic research, and /or advocacy;• Proven experience in programme design, implementation and monitoring;

• Proven experience in team and budget management.

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of HIV research and science as well as an understanding of the regulatory and normative processes that guide HIV policy implementation worldwide;• Strategic and analytical thinking combined with the ability to translate member priorities into concrete, relevant programmes and advocacy;

• A track record of achievement and leadership in the field and an active network among the partners of IAS;

• Ability to inspire and engage with a wide range of relevant audiences; personal presence; excellent influencing skills;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, maturity, good judgment;

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a dynamic range of people and to manage for results across teams and hierarchies;

• Strong people management skills; demonstrated ability to successfully supervise and mentor staff;

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to external and internal deadlines.

Languages:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with full professional fluency in English. Additional languages are an asset.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Tuesday 6th October 2015.

Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.****

Switzerland: Information Communications Technology (ICT) Intern

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 30 Oct 2015

****Internship - Advertisement:****

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

****Details of Internship:****

The intern will be based at the IAS Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. The internship is full-time and will last 7 months from 11th January 2016 to 12th August 2016.

****Purpose of the Internship:****

Under the direct supervision of the ICT (Information Communications Technology) team, the internship will consist of participating in the AIDS 2016 Conference ICT onsite Project in interacting with the different project constituents and its suppliers. The ICT intern will also be in charge of implementing a tool to do the follow-up of the AIDS 2016 Conference ICT onsite need.

****Main Responsibilities:****

  • Implementing the NeedIt website;
  • Supporting staff in the office in their day-to-day tasks (helpdesk, training);
  • Supporting ICT administrative tasks (users/mailbox creation, phone line configuration);
  • Collecting ICT needs from staff and consultants;
  • Supporting the ICT Project Manager, Systems in the daily communication and negotiation with the IT suppliers;
  • Helping in budget review and updates based on the effective needs;
  • Preparing materials to be shipped to the conference;
  • Searching for mobile operator onsite and preparing appropriate documentation for the selection;
  • Preparation/optimization of the PC image templates to be deployed in the office for staff and at the conference.

****Academic Qualifications:****

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in Information Technology (BS).

****Experience: (previous internships)****

  • First experience with C#/.NET web technology. .Net MVC would be a plus;
  • First experience with AUTOCAD 2011LT or willingness to learn;
  • IT Systems / Users Helpdesk;
  • Some first exposure to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care issues would be an asset.

****Skills/Competencies:****

  • Acquaintance with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2/ Windows Server 2012 R2;
  • Ability to troubleshoot Microsoft office suite 2010;
  • Proficiency with DNS, DHCP, Exchange 2010, Active Directory technologies;
  • Sharepoint management or willingness to learn;
  • Office 365 management or willingness to learn.

****Languages:****

  • Good written and oral communication skills in English. French would be a plus.

****Benefits from this internship:****

The intern can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Project Management
  • C# / .Net / MVC Technology
  • Html5 / Css3 / Javascript
  • Scrum / Agile
  • Office365
  • Jira

****Stipend:**** 2’000 CHF/month gross (full-time).

This internship is ideally suited to a qualified, motivated and eager-to-learn graduate willing to prepare his/her professional life in challenging and dynamic settings, with high international exposure.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 30th October 2015.

Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.

Switzerland: Human Resources Intern

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 30 Oct 2015

****Internship - Advertisement:****

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

****Details of Internship:****

The intern will be based at the IAS Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the HR Manager. The internship will last 6 months from 16th November 2015 to 13th May 2016.

****Purpose of the Internship:****

The HR Intern will provide HR support with a focus on recruitment and HR administration.

****Main Responsibilities:****

****Recruitment:****

  • Draft and publish job advertisements on the appropriate recruitment panel;
  • Coordinate with the managers and candidates throughout the selection process: pre-screen applications, organize interviews (phone, face-to-face, Skype), monitor tests, participate to interviews for internships;
  • Draft employment contracts, conventions for an internship, addendums; organize onboarding processes.

****HR Administration:****

  • Handle the administrative formalities linked to the employee life-cycle (entries, internal changes, exits);
  • Administer benefits, announce accidents, illness, maternity cases;
  • Handle the immigration processes (requests, changes, renewals);
  • Monitor the absence management system;
  • Draft work certificates, letters of reference and various attestations;
  • Track the certificates of affiliation to the social security for the consultants;
  • Maintain up to date the HR folders (scanning and filing)
  • Provide other administrative tasks, HR reports and surveys.

Perform any additional tasks as requested by the HR Manager.

****Academic Qualifications:****

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in Business, Hospitality Management, Human Resources or a related field is required.

****Experience: (previous internships)****

  • Experience in administration or recruitment a plus;
  • Experience working in a culturally diverse environment a plus.

****Skills/Competencies:****

  • Well-organized, attention to details, client-oriented;
  • Ability to work autonomously, self-starter, enthusiastic;
  • IT literate (MS Office, Outlook, etc);
  • Good written and oral communication skills;
  • Strong interest in Human Resources;
  • Confidentiality, discretion.

****Languages:****

  • Fluent in English and in French.

****Benefits from this internship:****

The intern can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Get insights into the work of an HR Department;
  • Improve knowledge of Swiss employment law and Swiss social system;
  • Acquire experience in dealing with the employee life cycle, state processes, insurance processes, absence management;
  • Exposure to recruitment process.

****Stipend:**** 2’000.- CHF/month gross (full time).

This internship is ideally suited to a qualified, motivated and eager-to-learn graduate willing to prepare his/her professional life in challenging and dynamic settings, with high international exposure.


How to apply:

Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.

Switzerland: Project Manager, HIV Programmes (Maternity Cover)

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 30 Oct 2015

****Job Advertisement****

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

****Details of Employment:****

The Project Manager, HIV Programmes will be based in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the Manager, CIPHER. The position is full-time and fixed-term to cover a maternity leave from 5th January 2016 to 31st May 2016. The incumbent will need be available 5 days in December 2015 for training and hand-over.

****Purpose of the Position:****

The incumbent will be responsible for the project management and implementation of the CIPHER grant programme and of all the administrative, logistical and financial aspects related to any CIPHER activities.

****Main Responsibilities:****

****Administration and finance:****

  • Administrative support to ongoing projects, database maintenance and reporting;
  • Ensure adherence with the budget and manage reimbursements/invoices;
  • Coordinate communications, outreach and marketing of the CIPHER activities with the support of the IAS Communications Department;

****Logistics:****

  • Organizing travel arrangements for external partners such as committee members, advisory and working group members, speakers, chairs and grantees;
  • Handle travel support requests and provide travel support to meeting participants;
  • Manage logistics of meetings including venue, AV, catering, transportation, material.

Perform any additional tasks requested by the Manager, CIPHER.

****Academic Qualifications:****

  • A degree in social science, international relations or other relevant discipline or comparable years of experience in the field.

****Work Experience:****

  • A least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position; preferably working in HIV/AIDS, pediatrics and public health;
  • Experience managing conferences logistics, seminars, workshops, meetings, committees or events;
  • Experience working abroad or working for international organizations.

****Skills/Competencies:****

  • Advanced project management experience;
  • Have an ability to work independently and an aptitude for multi-tasking;
  • Highly organized and systematic, with attention to detail;
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills;
  • Excellent computer skills in the Windows environment (MS office, outlook);
  • Ability to work under pressure in an international context;
  • Customer service attitude.

****Languages:****

  • Advanced level of spoken and written English, knowledge of other languages is an asset.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 30th October 2015.

Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.


Switzerland: Digital Producer

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 30 Oct 2015

****Job Advertisement****

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

****Details of Employment:****

The Digital Producer will be based in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the Senior Manager, Communications. The position is open-ended and full-time to start as soon as possible.

****Purpose of the Position:****

The incumbent is responsible for implementing online and multimedia strategic plans for the IAS and its campaigns; This requires managing all digital properties of IAS, including drafting social media content daily, writing blogs and web content, designing digital graphics, and developing engaging and multi-media digital content.

****Main Responsibilities:****

  • Explore and implement creative online strategies;
  • Lead web content development to include writing and editing web and email messaging;
  • Work with the communications team to maintain the IAS and conference editorial calendar;
  • Proactive grassroots outreach online (blogs, community networking sites, listservs);
  • Work with the IAS communications team and program staff on to ensure content sharing and synergy across channels;
  • Maintain branding and messaging consistency on and offline;
  • Monitor, analyze, and report on digital metrics to enhance traffic and supporter participation;
  • Keep up-to-date on online communications and web industry standards and trends and make recommendations for online communications tools;
  • Develop and implement digital campaigns for IAS that support and drive IAS membership and conferences;
  • Develop social media strategies including any budget costs that complement the overall communications strategies for the conferences;
  • Be responsible for setting up social media accounts in line with the strategy and maintaining daily activity;
  • Manage the daily presence on all social media channels;
  • Submit monthly updates to management on the visitor statistics in terms of number of follows, trends that are developing, any issues that need to be addressed;
  • Draft sample social media content to be shared with and used by IAS staff and leadership weekly;
  • Design and develop digital toolkits for partners around major events, campaigns, and conference;
  • Ability to talk with external partners about plans and ideas for collaboration around digital activities.

Academic Qualifications:

  • A university degree in communications, digital marketing, or other relevant discipline or comparable years of experience in the field.

****Work Experience:****

  • A minimum of 3 to 5 years professional experience working in digital communications;
  • Demonstrated experience managing digital properties for an organization with a proven ability to develop a variety of digital content for multiple platforms;
  • Experience maintaining and managing multiple social media accounts for an organization in coordination with campaign online communications and strategy.

****Skills/Competencies:****

  • Well organized, ability to multitask, attention to detail and adherence to deadlines;
  • Ability to work independently and within a team;
  • Strong skills working in teams and across many types of organizations — team-oriented; problem solver; relationship-builder; and strong inter-personal skills;
  • Stress tolerance and resilience, ability to work under pressure with multiple and shifting priorities;
  • Multi-cultural experience, general knowledge of HIV/AIDS and global issues;
  • Knowledge and prior use of HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, MailChimp, Microsoft Office;
  • Proficiency in CRM & CMS;
  • Proficiency in the use of social media monitoring and analytics tools;
  • Knowledge of video editing software such as Final Cut Pro.

****Languages:****

  • Native English or full professional proficiency is a requirement;
  • Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 30th October 2015.

Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.

Switzerland: Conference Intern

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 06 Nov 2015

****Internship - Advertisement:****

Durban has been selected to host the 21stInternational AIDS Conference from 17th to 22nd July 2016 (AIDS 2016). The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, the conference continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.

The International AIDS Conference is the largest international meeting on a single health issue, where every two years between 15,000 - 22,000 participants representing all stakeholders in the global response to HIV meet to assess progress and identify future priorities. With more than 1,500 international journalists expected to attend, the conference is the single most widely-covered HIV event in the world.

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The International AIDS Society (IAS) will organize AIDS 2016 in collaboration with international and local partners.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

****Details of Internship:****

The intern will be based at the IAS Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the Director, Conference. The internship is full-time and will last 7 months from 4th January 2016 to 31st July 2016.

****Purpose of the Internship:****

The Conference Intern will be responsible for assisting the Conference team in the preparation of the AIDS 2016 Conference.

****Main Responsibilities:****

  • Support the conference team in inviting session chairs and speakers for conference sessions (Jan-July, 20 days): preparing invitations, compiling and tracking replies, inviting back-ups, sending session links and guidelines, answering all general inquiries;
  • Support the conference team by drafting and prepping relevant communications to committee members and session participants (emails, key documents, etc…);
  • Support the fraud hunt process, identifying potentially plagiarized submissions (February – 5 days, May – 5 days);
  • Administrative tasks such as updating documents, organizing online archives;
  • Support preparations of committee meetings: logistics, drafting documents and PowerPoint presentations;
  • Read and respond to inquiries to the conference inboxes;
  • Support the conference team in the CME application process (drafting document, support to managing conflict of interests form for session participants, etc…);
  • Support the conference team inputting and updating the session planner (session database);
  • Setup and write minutes from team meetings.

Perform additional tasks as requested by the Director, Conference.

****Academic Qualifications:****

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in social science, public health, development, international relations or a related field is required. Candidates expressing a keen interest in this area of work will also be considered.

****Experience: (previous internships)****

  • Previous work in organizing conferences and events would be an asset;
  • Experience working in an international context.

****Skills/Competencies:****

  • Attention to detail and excellent organization
  • Understanding of project management
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to cope with stress and meet tight deadlines

****Languages:****

  • Excellent written and oral English language communication skills. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

****Benefits from this internship:****

The intern can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Event and project management
  • Programme development
  • International relations and communication
  • Public health and HIV

****Stipend:**** 2’000.- CHF/month gross (full time).


How to apply:

This internship is ideally suited to a qualified, motivated and eager-to-learn graduatewilling to prepare his/her professional life in challenging and dynamic settings, with high international exposure.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 6th November 2015.

Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.

Switzerland: Executive Assistant

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 09 Nov 2015

Job Advertisement

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

Details of Employment:The Executive Assistant will be based in Geneva, Switzerland and report to the Executive Director. The position is open-ended and full-time to start as soon as possible.

Purpose of the Position:The purpose of the Executive Assistant is to provide high-quality administrative support to the Executive Director. The incumbent is responsible for managing the Executive Office at the IAS including preparing meeting agendas; managing the Executive Director’s calendar, travel, and expenses; prioritizing requests and authorizations, and preparing the logistics for IAS Governing Council (Board of Directors) meetings.

Main Responsibilities:

• Independently provide high-quality support that anticipates the needs of the Executive Director;• Assume full ownership and maintenance of the calendar; including scheduling and confirming relevant attendees, meeting space and logistics;

• Coordinate travel for the Executive Director and Governing Council including visa arrangements as required;

• Track relevant travel and expense receipts for accurate accounting reconciliations. File and track reimbursements, credits, and refunds through completion of expenses claims;

• Project a professional and supportive image to all parties in the screening of telephone calls and greeting guests from external partners and staff (at all levels);2• Prioritize people and situations in need of attention and handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion;

• Coordinate and prepare summaries and presentations for strategic documents, briefs policies, new projects and initiatives;

• Liaise with and support the Director, Governance and Member Relations in the preparation of Executive Committee and Governance Council Meetings;

• Coordinate and collaborate with other assistants to facilitate good communication, help coordinate joint projects; serve as backup for other assistants as needed;

• Provide day-to-day administrative support.

Perform any additional tasks or projects requested by the Executive Director.

Academic Qualifications:

• A degree in business, business administration, hospitality management, project management or a related field is favorable.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in collaborating and providing administrative support at the executive level in an international environment;• Experience managing calendar and scheduling travel arrangements;

• Experience in assisting management with the creation of PowerPoint presentations;

• Experience in meeting organization and project management.

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent calendar skills including the coordination of complex executive meetings and travels;• IT literate including MS Office, advanced Outlook and PowerPoint skills;

• Well organized, multi-tasking, attention to details, ability to deal with priorities;

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, meet deadlines and occasionally work overtime;

• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills;

• Confidential, patient and discreet manner;

• A good knowledge of, and interest in global health issues and in particular HIV/AIDS would be an asset.

Languages:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with full professional fluency in English. Additional languages are an asset.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Monday 9th November 2015.Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.****

Switzerland: Scholarship Programme Intern

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 20 Nov 2015

****Internship - Advertisement:****

Durban has been selected to host the 21stInternational AIDS Conference from 18th to 22nd July 2016 (AIDS 2016). The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, the conference continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.

The International AIDS Conference is the largest international meeting on a single health issue, where every two years between 15,000 - 22,000 participants representing all stakeholders in the global response to HIV meet to assess progress and identify future priorities. With more than 1,500 international journalists expected to attend, the conference is the single most widely-covered HIV event in the world.

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The International AIDS Society (IAS) will organize AIDS 2016 in collaboration with international and local partners.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

****Details of Internship:****

The intern will be based at the IAS Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. He/she will report to the Director, Conference and will work very closely with the Associate Project Manager responsible for the Scholarship Programme. The internship is full-time and will last 7 months from 11th January 2016 to 31st July 2016.

****Purpose of the Internship:****

The intern will support the day-to-day running of the AIDS 2016 Scholarship Programme.

****Main Responsibilities:****

  • Support the Associate Project Manager in database management for all scholarship recipients;
  • Be responsible for email communications with scholarship recipients;
  • Assist with scholarship notifications;
  • Support the coordination of the following scholarship components:
  • Flights (with travel agent)
  • Registration
  • Accommodation
  • Visa support (with immigration team)
  • Per diem
  • Assist in running the scholarship desk onsite:
  • Set up of the desk in coordination with the Congress & Exhibitions team;
  • Assist the scholarship recipients during the Conference.

Perform any additional task requested by the Director, Conference and by the Associate Project Manager.

****Academic Qualifications:****

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in social science, development, international relations or a related field is required. Candidates expressing a keen interest in this area of work will also be considered.

****Experience: (previous internships)****

  • Previous work in organizing conferences and events would be an asset;
  • Experience working in an international context and/or in the field of HIV and AIDS.

****Skills/Competencies:****

  • Strong computer skills in the Windows environment (particularly Microsoft Excel);
  • Ability to work under pressure in an international context;
  • Ability to deal with many tasks simultaneously;
  • Have meticulous attention to detail and excellent organization;
  • Customer service attitude;
  • Understanding of project management;
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.

****Languages:****

  • Excellent written and oral English language communication skills. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

****Benefits from this internship:****

The intern can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Event and project management
  • International relations and communication
  • Public health and HIV

****Stipend:**** 2’000.- CHF/month gross (full time).

This internship is ideally suited to a qualified, motivated and eager-to-learn graduate willing to prepare his/her professional life in challenging and dynamic settings, with high international exposure.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Friday 20th November 2015.

Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.

Switzerland: Information Communications Technology (ICT) Intern

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 30 Nov 2015

****Internship - Advertisement:****

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

****Details of Internship:****

The intern will be based at the IAS Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. The internship is full-time and will last 7 months from 11th January 2016 to 12th August 2016.

****Purpose of the Internship:****

Under the direct supervision of the ICT (Information Communications Technology) team, the internship will consist of participating in the AIDS 2016 Conference ICT onsite Project in interacting with the different project constituents and its suppliers. The ICT intern will also be in charge of implementing a tool to do the follow-up of the AIDS 2016 Conference ICT onsite need.

****Main Responsibilities:****

  • Implementing the NeedIt website;
  • Supporting staff in the office in their day-to-day tasks (helpdesk, training);
  • Supporting ICT administrative tasks (users/mailbox creation, phone line configuration);
  • Collecting ICT needs from staff and consultants;
  • Supporting the ICT Project Manager, Systems in the daily communication and negotiation with the IT suppliers;
  • Helping in budget review and updates based on the effective needs;
  • Preparing materials to be shipped to the conference;
  • Searching for mobile operator onsite and preparing appropriate documentation for the selection;
  • Preparation/optimization of the PC image templates to be deployed in the office for staff and at the conference.

****Academic Qualifications:****

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in Information Technology (BS).

****Experience: (previous internships)****

  • First experience with C#/.NET web technology. .Net MVC would be a plus;
  • First experience with AUTOCAD 2011LT or willingness to learn;
  • IT Systems / Users Helpdesk;
  • Some first exposure to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care issues would be an asset.

****Skills/Competencies:****

  • Acquaintance with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2/ Windows Server 2012 R2;
  • Ability to troubleshoot Microsoft office suite 2010;
  • Proficiency with DNS, DHCP, Exchange 2010, Active Directory technologies;
  • Sharepoint management or willingness to learn;
  • Office 365 management or willingness to learn.

****Languages:****

  • Good written and oral communication skills in English. French would be a plus.

****Benefits from this internship:****

The intern can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Project Management
  • C# / .Net / MVC Technology
  • Html5 / Css3 / Javascript
  • Scrum / Agile
  • Office365
  • Jira

****Stipend:**** 2’000 CHF/month gross (full-time).

This internship is ideally suited to a qualified, motivated and eager-to-learn graduate willing to prepare his/her professional life in challenging and dynamic settings, with high international exposure.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org.

Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country or candidates already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered.

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.

Switzerland: Associate Project Manager, HIV Programmes (12-months fixed-term contract)

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 04 Dec 2015

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

Details of Employment:

The Associate Project Manager, HIV Programmes position will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. He/she will report to the Director, HIV Programmes & Advocacy and will take direction from the Programme Specialist, Differentiated models of ART delivery. The position is full-time and fixed-term (12 months) to start as soon as possible.

Purpose of the Position:

The Associate Project Manager will be primarily be responsible for the coordination of the IAS Differentiated Models of ART delivery initiative and the coordination and coherent functioning of the committees and groups related to the initiative.

The Associate Project Manager will also responsible for the administrative coordination and organization with all necessary logistic support for teleconferences and in-person meetings of the committees and groups, in-country consultations related to the project, and any other related meetings or events. The role will also provide backup support to other HIV programme activities as needed.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Organize logistics for meetings of the Technical Working Group and Steering Committee of the Differentiated Models of ART delivery project: manage relations with the venue and external suppliers, provide travel support;
  • Support the agenda development for the meetings of the Technical Working Group and Steering Committee: send invitations, prepare background documents, draft the programme;
  • Support the Programme Specialist in the planning of activities related to the initiative (launch of the decision framework, conference workshops, etc.);
  • Support the Programme Specialist in drafting and revising progress reports and documentation to donors;
  • Support the Programme Specialist in coordinating the process to select a sub-contractor for the grant and subsequently communication with the sub-contractor;
  • Provide updates for the project webpages and the LinkedIn group;
  • Track and process expenses;
  • Manage the project mailbox;
  • Provide logistical support for meetings and travel where required.

Perform any additional tasks requested by the Director, HIV Programmes & Advocacy and the Programme Specialist.

Academic Qualifications:

  • A degree in public health, science, international relations, development or other relevant discipline;
  • A graduate degree in public health, science, international relations, development or other relevant discipline is preferred but not required.

Work Experience:

  • A least 2 years experience in a similar position; preferably working in HIV/AIDS, global health or development;
  • Experience managing conferences logistics, seminars, workshops, meetings, committees or events a plus;
  • Experience working abroad or working for international organizations a plus.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Ability to work independently at a fast pace and handle many tasks simultaneously;
  • Highly organized, systematic and with strong analytical skills;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills;
  • Cross-cultural interpersonal skills;
  • Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office software;
  • Sense of diplomacy;
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and occasionally work overtime;
  • An interest or background in global health;
  • Ability to travel internationally (2-4 business trips per year).

Languages:

  • Advanced level of spoken and written English, knowledge of other languages is an asset.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, torecruitment@iasociety.orgby Friday 4 December 2015.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 will be considered.

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.

South Africa: Global Village and Youth Programme Officer

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Nov 2015

Durban has been selected to host the 21stInternational AIDS Conference from 18 to 22 July 2016 (AIDS 2016). The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, the conference continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.

The International AIDS Conference is the largest international meeting on a single health issue, where every two years between 15,000 - 22,000 participants representing all stakeholders in the global response to HIV meet to assess progress and identify future priorities. With more than 1,500 international journalists expected to attend, the conference is the single most widely-covered HIV event in the world.

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The International AIDS Society (IAS) will organize AIDS 2016 in collaboration with international and local partners.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

Details of Employment:

The Global Village and Youth Programme Officer will be based in Durban, South Africa. He/she will report to the Global Village and Youth Programme Manager based in Durban and will work closely with the Global Village and Youth Programme Lead based in Geneva. The position is full-time and fixed-term from 1 February 2016 to 12 August 2016.

Purpose of the Position:

The Global Village, open to registered conference participants and the general public, provides learning and interactive open spaces to share experiences of diverse communities affected by and responding to HIV. The AIDS 2016 Youth Programme aims to support the meaningful participation of young people throughout all levels of the conference, including planning and development. The programme also aims to ensure the visibility of youth throughout the conference, including the Global Village.

The Global Village and Youth Programme Officer will assist with the management and support of the Global Village at AIDS 2016.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing Global Village and Youth Programme activities, including the provision of logistical support, scheduling, and resource mobilization for volunteers, conference materials and equipment;
  • Assist in organizing, coordinating and supporting the work of the Global Village and Youth Programme Working Group, including activity selection and placement;
  • Responsiveness to general inquiries which relate to “how to get involved” in the Global Village and Youth Programme for AIDS 2016;
  • Assist with coordination of the Global Village and Youth Programme application process, including outreach, marketing and promotion, and follow-up to applicants as required;
  • Assist with developing programme activity work plans and budgets, progress reports, minutes from Working Group meetings and printed material content, as required;
  • Assist in preparing a final post-conference report for the Programme Activities team at AIDS 2016;
  • Prepare events related documentation as required, including: drafting of invitations, contracts, contact listings/directories, build up/down plans and schedules;
  • Develop and maintain systems and processes which effectively record, manage outputs (deliverables) of the Global Village and Youth Programme for AIDS 2016;
  • When required, assist at meetings of the governing bodies, committees and working groups for AIDS 2016.

Perform other related duties as required by the Global Village and Youth Programme Manager and the Global Village and Youth Programme Lead.

Academic Qualifications:

  • A degree/Diploma in business administration, social sciences or hospitality management or a related field is favorable.

Work Experience:

  • At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position;
  • Demonstrated experience in contributing to the planning, organization and coordination of a significant community event, preferably at an international level;
  • Experience working with and supporting volunteers and committees.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Excellent organizational, coordination and problem solving skills; including minutes writing.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to interpersonally liaise across a diverse range of stakeholders, cross-culturally, with community, government, donors, academic and private sector. Communication skills required are extended to writing and presenting in English;
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced, complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
  • Ability to provide general administration relevant to the planning and coordinating an large scale event;
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Office), and a willingness to learn and use tailor designed applications for events logistics procurement administration;
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends, increasingly during the lead up and conference period.

Languages:

  • Strong and demonstrated English language communication skills both written and oral are essential for this position;
  • Knowledge of other South African languages is a plus.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, torecruitment@iasociety.org**by Monday 30 November 2015.**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Only candidates from South Africa or those who already have a valid South African working permit will be considered.

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.


South Africa: Booth Officer

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Nov 2015

Durban has been selected to host the 21stInternational AIDS Conference from 18 to 22 July 2016 (AIDS 2016). The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, the conference continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.

The International AIDS Conference is the largest international meeting on a single health issue, where every two years between 15,000 - 22,000 participants representing all stakeholders in the global response to HIV meet to assess progress and identify future priorities. With more than 1,500 international journalists expected to attend, the conference is the single most widely-covered HIV event in the world.

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The International AIDS Society (IAS) will organize AIDS 2016 in collaboration with international and local partners.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

Details of Employment:

The Booth Officer will be based in Durban, South Africa. He/she will report to the Global Village and Youth Programme Manager based in Durban and will work closely with the Global Village and Youth Programme Lead based in Geneva. The position is full-time and fixed-term from 1 February 2016 to 5 August 2016.

Purpose of the Position:

The Global Village, open to registered conference participants and the general public, provides learning and interactive open spaces to share experiences of diverse communities affected by and responding to HIV. The AIDS 2016 Youth Programme aims to support the meaningful participation of young people throughout all levels of the conference, including planning and development.

The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the NGO and Marketplace booths and the Networking Zones activities in the Global Village.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Working collaboratively with local and international planning committees, the IAS and co-organizers and other conference secretariat departments to coordinate NGO and marketplace booths;
  • Being the key contact for NGO and marketplace booths, responding to inquiries, following-up with applicants;
  • Training and coordinating a team of volunteers on site;
  • Organizing and supervising the set-up of equipment on site;
  • Providing all necessary support for the set-up and implementation of NGO and marketplace booths;
  • Developing activity work plans; preparing progress reports and final report, minutes from meetings, printed material and website content.

Perform other related duties as required by the Global Village and Youth Programme Manager and the Global Village and Youth Programme Lead.

Academic Qualifications:

  • A degree/Diploma in business administration, social sciences or hospitality management or a related field is favorable.

Work Experience:

  • At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position;
  • Experience in organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, meetings or other events;
  • Experience in working in the development field or in working with grassroots organizations;
  • Experience working in the field of HIV and AIDS would be an asset.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Excellent organizational, coordination, output-focused, ability to work independently;
  • Team building/team management experience;
  • Strong communication and cross cultural skills. Communication skills required are extended to writing and presenting in English;
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced, complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Office);
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends, increasingly during the lead up and conference period;
  • Knowledge in HIV/AIDS or related field would be preferable.

Languages:

  • Strong and demonstrated English language communication skills both written and oral are essential for this position;
  • Knowledge of other South African languages is a plus.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, torecruitment@iasociety.org**by Monday 30 November 2015.**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Only candidates from South Africa or those who already have a valid South African working permit will be considered.

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.

South Africa: Sessions Officer

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Nov 2015

Durban has been selected to host the 21stInternational AIDS Conference from 18 to 22 July 2016 (AIDS 2016). The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, the conference continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.

The International AIDS Conference is the largest international meeting on a single health issue, where every two years between 15,000 - 22,000 participants representing all stakeholders in the global response to HIV meet to assess progress and identify future priorities. With more than 1,500 international journalists expected to attend, the conference is the single most widely-covered HIV event in the world.

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The International AIDS Society (IAS) will organize AIDS 2016 in collaboration with international and local partners.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

Details of Employment:

The Sessions Officer will be based in Durban, South Africa. He/she will report to the Global Village and Youth Programme Manager based in Durban and will work closely with the Global Village and Youth Programme Lead based in Geneva. The position is full-time and fixed-term from 1 February 2016 to 5 August 2016.

Purpose of the Position:

The Global Village, open to registered conference participants and the general public, provides learning and interactive open spaces to share experiences of diverse communities affected by and responding to HIV. The AIDS 2016 Youth Programme aims to support the meaningful participation of young people throughout all levels of the conference, including planning and development.

The incumbent will supervise the selection of the Global Village and Youth Programme sessions and coordinate their implementation.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Working collaboratively with local and international planning committees, the IAS and co-organizers and other conference secretariat departments to coordinate Global Village and Youth Programme Sessions;
  • Being the key contact for Global Village and Youth Programme Session, responding to inquiries, following-up with applicants;
  • Training and coordinating a team of volunteers on site;
  • Organizing and supervising the set-up of equipment on site;
  • Providing all necessary support for the set-up and implementation of the sessions;
  • Developing activity work plans; preparing progress reports and final report, minutes from meetings, printed material and website content.

Perform other related duties as required by the Global Village and Youth Programme Manager and the Global Village and Youth Programme Lead.

Academic Qualifications:

  • A degree/Diploma in business administration, social sciences or hospitality management or a related field is favorable.

Work Experience:

  • At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position;
  • Experience in organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, meetings or other events;
  • Experience working in the field of HIV and AIDS would be an asset.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Excellent organizational, coordination, output-focused, ability to work independently;
  • Strong communication and cross cultural skills. Communication skills required are extended to writing and presenting in English;
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure in a fast-paced, complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Office);
  • Possess a strong sense of diplomacy and discretion;
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends, increasingly during the lead up and conference period;
  • Knowledge in HIV/AIDS or related field would be preferable.

Languages:

  • Strong and demonstrated English language communication skills both written and oral are essential for this position;
  • Knowledge of other South African languages is a plus.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, torecruitment@iasociety.org**by Monday 30 November 2015.**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Only candidates from South Africa or those who already have a valid South African working permit will be considered.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.

South Africa: Global Village and Youth Programme Learnership

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 30 Nov 2015

Durban has been selected to host the 21stInternational AIDS Conference from 18 to 22 July 2016 (AIDS 2016). The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue. First convened during the peak of the AIDS epidemic in 1985, the conference continues to provide a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy, and an opportunity to strengthen policies and programmes to ensure an evidence-based response to the epidemic.

The International AIDS Conference is the largest international meeting on a single health issue, where every two years between 15,000 - 22,000 participants representing all stakeholders in the global response to HIV meet to assess progress and identify future priorities. With more than 1,500 international journalists expected to attend, the conference is the single most widely-covered HIV event in the world.

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic. The International AIDS Society (IAS) will organize AIDS 2016 in collaboration with international and local partners.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

Details of Learnership:

The Global Village and Youth Programme Learnership will be based in Durban, South Africa. He/she will report to the Global Village and Youth Programme Manager based in Durban, and will work closely with the Global Village and Youth Programme Officer based in Durban and the Global Village and Youth Programme Lead based in Geneva. The learnership is fixed-term from 1 February 2016 to 22 July 2016. The learnership is part-time (50%) from 1 February to 30 April and full-time (100%) from 1 May to 22 July.

Purpose of the Learnership:

The Global Village, open to registered conference participants and the general public, provides learning and interactive open spaces to share experiences of diverse communities affected by and responding to HIV. The AIDS 2016 Youth Programme aims to support the meaningful participation of young people throughout all levels of the conference, including planning and development. The programme also aims to ensure the visibility of youth throughout the conference, including the Global Village.

The incumbent will provide assistance for the overall coordination of the Youth Programme at AIDS 2016 and support the design and programming of the Youth Pavilion as well as helping to bridge communications between the Local Office and the Youth Force and other stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the planning and coordination of the Youth Programme for AIDS 2016 with a focus on fostering collaboration and clear communication between the Local Office and the Youth Force;
  • Assist in the planning of the Youth Pavilion programme and design;
  • Provide support to the Youth Force (including all sub-committees) through assisting in the development/maintenance of communications processes and tools which foster a transparency in shared communication/updates across all;
  • Assist in maintaining files and records to provide for institutional knowledge management and transition for future IAS and Youth Force organizers;
  • Assist in the design of evaluation and feedback mechanisms to capture the reflections and recommendations for future conferences from those involved in the Youth Programme;
  • Assist the IAS and the Youth Force to develop fundraising and sponsorship proposals.

Academic Qualifications:

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in business administration, social sciences or hospitality management or other relevant field.

Experience:

  • Previous learnerships or volunteer experience in a non-for-profit, and/or community based organization.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting in English;
  • Excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, cross-cultural and team skills;
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure in an intense, complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
  • Computer skills in various software applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook);
  • Proven ability to use social media (especially Facebook and Twitter);
  • Creative thinking and ability to take initiative while also working within specific guidelines.

Languages:

  • Strong and demonstrated English language communication skills both written and oral are essential for this position;
  • Knowledge of other South African languages is a plus.

Benefits from this learnership:

The incumbent can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Event and project management
  • Programme development
  • International relations and communication
  • Public health and HIV

Stipend: R 7’000.-/month gross (full time).

This learnership is ideally suited to a qualified, motivated and eager-to-learn graduate willing to prepare his/her professional life in challenging and dynamic settings, with high international exposure.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, torecruitment@iasociety.org**by Monday 30 November 2015.**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Only candidates from South Africa or those who already have a valid South African working permit will be considered.

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.

Switzerland: Governance & Member Relations Intern

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 07 Dec 2015

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

Details of Internship:

The Governance and Member Relations Intern will be based at the IAS Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland and will report to the Director, Governance & Member Relations. The internship is full-time and will last 6 months from 11 January 2016 to 22 July 2016.

Purpose of the Internship:

The Governance and Membership Intern will support the Governance and Membership Department in the day-to-day activities. These activities include preparations for the annual IAS Governing Council (GC) meeting and the annual IAS Members’ Meeting in July 2016; involvement in membership recruitment and retention campaigns; work on the IAS membership database; and other mechanisms of engagement with the IAS membership and the IAS GC.

Main Responsibilities:

Include, but are not restricted to:

  • Support the implementation of the 2016 IAS GC Elections:

  • edit/format candidate statements

  • plan for the induction programme for newly elected IAS GC members

  • Assist in the preparations for the IAS GC meeting on 15 July 2016:

    • monitor flight bookings for GC members attending the 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) in Durban, South Africa on 18-22 July 2016
    • manage the rooming list for GC members
    • monitor visa applications
    • administer GC registrations
    • coordinate meeting rooms and catering
    • prepare detailed travel, accommodation and transportation information for GC members
    • prepare meeting folders and PowerPoint presentation
    • provide other support for GC members attending AIDS 2016
  • Assist in the preparations for the IAS Members’ Meeting in July 2016:

  • draft and send invitations

  • coordinate meeting rooms and catering

  • Provide support in preparation for the IAS exhibition booth at AIDS 2016

  • Compile an engagement database with:

  • current GC members

  • former GC members

  • past IAS Presidents

  • non-elected candidates in the 2014 and 2016 IAS GC Elections

  • Provide support to membership recruitment, retention and engagement campaigns:

  • personalized correspondence/online/printed matters

  • background research on membership related topics

  • Correspond with IAS members by email/phone and follow-up on requests

Academic Qualifications:

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in social science, public health, development, international relations or a related field is favorable. Candidates expressing a keen interest in this area of work will also be considered.

Experience: (previous internships)

  • Experience in administration, project management, marketing and/or event organization a plus;
  • Experience working in a culturally diverse environment a plus.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Highly organized and systematic, with meticulous attention to detail;
  • Strong time management skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines;
  • Ability to work independently, and have an aptitude for multi-tasking;
  • Strong diplomatic skills and customer service attitude;
  • Advanced computer skills in the Windows environment (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
  • Eager to learn and have a hands-on attitude.

Languages:

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (other languages a plus).

Benefits from this internship:

The intern can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Event planning
  • Member relations
  • Business communications

Stipend: 2’000.- CHF/month gross (full time).

This internship is ideally suited to a qualified, motivated and eager-to-learn graduate willing to prepare his/her professional life in challenging and dynamic settings, with high international exposure.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, torecruitment@iasociety.orgby Monday 7 December 2015. 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 will be considered.

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.

Switzerland: JIAS Intern

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Organization: International AIDS Society
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 07 Dec 2015

Founded in 1988, the International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world's largest association of HIV professionals, with members from more than 180 countries. IAS members work on all fronts of the global response to AIDS, and include researchers, clinicians, policy and programme planners and public health and community practitioners on the frontlines of the epidemic.

The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

Details of Internship:

The internship is based at the IAS Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland and will report to the Managing Editor. The internship is full-time and will last 7 months from 7 January 2016 to 31 July 2016.

Purpose of the Internship:

The JIAS intern will be responsible for supporting the editorial process of JIAS, in particular coordinating publication of special issues.

The Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) is an online, scientific journal serving the dissemination of essential and innovative HIV-related research. As a peer-reviewed, open access journal JIAS publishes articles from various disciplines and including thematic supplements, as well as encourages contributions from regions most affected by the epidemic.

JIAS is actively involved in capacity building of less-experienced authors offering professional development opportunities such as workshops and online courses.

More information on JIAS can be found at www.jiasociety.org.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the editorial workflow, for example by helping to coordinate and expedite the online peer review process;
  • Providing administrative, logistics and clerical support as needed, for example by maintaining the journals electronic file system and database;
  • Supporting the coordination of special issues, including agreements with external partners and suppliers and maintaining timelines;
  • Supporting the organization of meetings and workshops;
  • Promoting the journal through social media and other communication channels.

Academic Qualifications:

  • Currently studying or recently graduated in a scientific discipline is required.

Experience: (previous internships)

  • A minimum of one year general office/work experience would be advantageous;
  • Experiences in scientific or academic writing are desired;
  • Experience in desk literature research would be advantageous;
  • Professional experience in editorial work and publishing would be advantageous;
  • Experience in the HIV field would be advantageous.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Meticulous attention to detail;
  • Excellent computer skills in the Windows environment (particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Endnote, Publisher);
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills;
  • Proficiency to search and extract information from scientific literature databases (e.g. PubMed) a plus.

Languages:

  • Excellent command of written and oral English.

Benefits from this internship:

The intern can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas:

  • Getting an insight into scientific publishing;
  • Gaining skills in literature-based research and scientific writing;
  • Acquiring experience in project management and evaluation.

Stipend: 2,000.- CHF/month gross (full time).

This internship is ideally suited to a qualified, motivated and eager-to-learn graduate willing to prepare his/her professional life in challenging and dynamic settings, with high international exposure.


How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, torecruitment@iasociety.orgby Monday 7 December 2015. 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 will be considered.

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.

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