International AIDS Society , GRANTS OFFICER

The International AIDS Society (IAS) is the world’s leading membership society for individuals working professionally in HIV, bringing together individuals and organizations from around the world to address current issues in HIV basic, clinical and prevention science. The IAS has over 15,000 members from 193 countries, and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The IAS is the custodian of the world’s premier gathering on HIV/AIDS, the International AIDS Conference. It also organizes the IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention that focuses on the biomedical aspects of HIV/AIDS. Those conferences alternately take place every two years. In addition, the IAS has initiated several projects to further support the professional development of key stakeholders coming from resource-limited countries and to leverage knowledge, experience and influence of its members to advocate for the policy changes and political commitments necessary to turn the tide on the AIDS epidemic. The IAS is also committed to providing assistance to regional AIDS societies/networks and conferences. The IAS is seeking a Grants Officer, starting 1 March 2012, to support the Resource Development department. The position will be full-time, based at the IAS offices in Geneva, Switzerland and reports directly to the Senior Manager, Relation Building & Resource Development.

How to apply:

This position is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and involves up to 30% travel, including to the United States of America. Travel to the United States to engage with US government and private-sector donors and prospects is an essential requirement of this position. Only candidates from Switzerland, from an EU/EFTA country already having a valid Swiss working permit will be considered. Your application, written in English and including your CV and a personal letter of no more than one page, should be sent by email only to recruitment@iasociety.org no later than March 2, 2012. Due to a large number of applicants, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.