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 IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org .
Details of employment
You 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. You will be supervised by the Membership and Learning Officer. The work pattern and duration of the position will ideally be 80% (possibility to make it full-time at a later stage) for six months from February 2025 to August 2025 with one trip to Kigali, Rwanda.
This entry-level position is intended for recent graduates and paid at the Geneva minimum wage.
Purpose of the position
You will support the Membership and Learning team in their day-to-day activities. These activities include supporting the implementation of the IAS Mentorship Programme as well as membership and learning related activities.
Main responsibilities
o Provide support to the implementation of both the English and French general IAS Mentorship Programmes, including :
o Provide support for IAS 2025, the 13th Conference on HIV Science, in Kigali, Rwanda, including :
Requirements
Academic qualifications
Experience
Skills / competencies
Languages
Benefits
Benefits from this position
You can expect to gain skills and experience in the following areas :
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.