Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 20 Nov 2015
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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.