Durban has been selected to host the 21st International 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 Project Officer will be based in Durban. He/she will report to the Director, Resource Mobilization and Development and will also work with the Senior Manager, Communications both based in Geneva. The position is full-time and fixed-term to start as soon as possible until 30 September 2016.
Purpose of the Position:
The incumbent will provide support to AIDS 2016, with a particular focus in Resource Mobilization & Development and Communications.
Main Responsibilities:
Resource Mobilization & Development:
- Work with the Director, Resource Mobilization and Development and other colleagues to follow up on donor and sponsor conversations: Securing commitments, negotiating terms of agreements and following up on payments;
- Develop presentations, project proposals, concept notes and agreements, with input – where required – from IAS project managers;
- Arrange, document and follow up on meetings;
- Assist as required during AIDS 2016 (16-22 July 2016);
- Contribute to donor reporting post-AIDS 2016.
Communications:
- Coordinate and support AIDS 2016 Communications activities such as copy-editing, content collections, taking pictures at events, printed materials, flyers etc;
- Liaise with the Communications team based in Geneva.
- Perform other related duties as required by the Director, Resource Mobilization and Development and the Senior Manager, Communications.
Academic Qualifications:
- A degree in business administration, international relations, public relations, political sciences or a related field is favorable.
Work Experience:
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in project management, fundraising, business development or communications;
- Experience in corporate, foundation, and/or non-profit organization would be an asset;
- Experience working with conferences or large events would be an asset.
Skills/Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate commitment in clients and colleagues;
- Excellent proposal and report writing skills;
- High attention to detail, ability to multitasks;
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and deliver to tight deadlines;
- Strong team player, ability to work autonomously with a remote management;
- Driver’s license and ability to travel;
- 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, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org by Tuesday 5 April 2016. 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.
