Graduate Assistant, HIV Programmes and Advocacy
Job Description
International AIDS Society
Description
About the IAS
IAS – the International AIDS Society – convenes, educates and advocates for a world in which HIV no longer presents a threat to public health and individual well-being. After the emergence of HIV and AIDS, concerned scientists created the IAS to bring together experts from across the world and disciplines to promote a concerted HIV response. Today, the IAS and its members unite scientists, policy makers and activists to galvanize the scientific response, build global solidarity and enhance human dignity for all those living with and affected by HIV. The IAS is also the steward of the world’s most prestigious HIV conferences: the International AIDS Conference, the IAS Conference on HIV Science, and the HIV Research for Prevention Conference.
More information on the IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.
Details of employment
The HIV Programmes and Advocacy Graduate Assistant will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. The IAS offers the possibility of working from the legal residence for up to 11 days per month for Swiss-based employees and up to eight days per month for French border-zone employees. The Graduate Assistant will report to the DSD and CLM Project Managers, HIV Programmes and Advocacy. The position is full-time and fixed-term for five months, to start on 4 March 2024 until 31 July 2024.
This position is intended for recent graduates and paid at the Geneva minimum wage.
Purpose of the position
This is a graduate entry-level position to support the Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) and Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) programmes at approximately 50% time per programme.
The HIV Programmes and Advocacy Graduate Assistant will support the DSD and CLM programmes in their day-to-day activities. These activities include virtual and in-person meetings, as well as coordination and administrative support.
Main responsibilities
Support the DSD and CLM programmes in the organization of meetings and events, including onsite at AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference:
- Provide administrative and logistics support for events, meetings, and workshops including travel arrangements as well as with the venue, audiovisual equipment, catering, transportation and meeting materials
- Contribute to the coordination of hybrid and in-person events by inviting speakers, organizing audio visual recordings, and documenting outcomes
- Provide support to participants in the lead-up to and during events through registration, technological support and general guidance
Support development of materials and communication of activities, including:
- Provide administrative and other support in the development of project materials
- Support the development of social media plans supporting communications of programme materials and activities
- Support the development of a launch plan for two new e-learning course modules
Perform any additional tasks requested by the DSD and CLM Project Managers, HIV Programmes and Advocacy and the Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy.
Requirements
Academic qualifications
- Recently graduated with a university degree in public health, public policy, international development or related field.
Experience
- Previous internships and/or similar work experience in administration, project management and/or event organization would be a distinct advantage
- Experience working in a culturally diverse environment would be an asset
- Knowledge of HIV would be an asset
- Although not essential for this position, the IAS acknowledges the value of the experience of living with HIV and will consider this when evaluating applications.
Skills/competencies
- Strong computer skills in the Windows environment (Excel, PPT) and ability to quickly understand new software / system functioning
- Ability to work independently and an aptitude for multi-tasking
- Well organized and systematic, with meticulous attention to detail
- Open-minded, good team player and a positive can-do attitude
- Sense of diplomacy
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Zoom and virtual meeting platforms experience an advantage
- An understanding of HIV and/or the global health landscape would be an advantage.
Languages
- Excellent written and oral English language communication skills
- Strong French language skills (level B2 or higher) an asset.
Benefits
The IAS provides generous benefits that include, for example, an enhanced pension and social security package, an annual leave entitlement above the legal requirement, annual allowances for professional development and health promotion, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work up to 50% from home. #LI-hybrid.
Work environment
The IAS Secretariat in Geneva is a dynamic and diverse workplace that brings together public health, HIV science, conferencing, programme management and other specialists who all share the IAS vision of a world in which HIV no longer presents a threat to public health and individual well-being. We thrive on an exceptional team spirit, put trust in our colleagues’ professionalism, and value new ideas. The IAS promotes a flexible and collaborative workplace that encourages employees to grow their skills and competencies.
The IAS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and to the greater involvement of people living with HIV (GIPA) in all aspects of our work. To help us achieve this, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share the IAS values (learn more here), regardless of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV status, race, national origin, cultural or ethnic background, disability, religion, or age.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send us, in English, their CV and a cover letter describing their motivation for the role.Please apply through the link on a rolling basis.
https://apply.workable.com/iasociety/j/A56F60402E/
Only candidates from Switzerland or an EU/EFTA country or candidates who already have a valid Swiss working permit to work full-time will be considered.