Global Village and Youth Programme Manager

****Job Advertisement****

Durban has been selected to host the 21stInternational AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016). The IAS organizes the world’s two most prestigious HIV conferences, each convened biennially in alternating years. The International AIDS Conference is the largest conference on any global health or development issue, and provides a unique forum for the intersection of science and advocacy. The IAS Conference on Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention brings together a broad cross section of HIV professionals and features the latest HIV science, with a focus on implementation – moving scientific advances into practice.

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.

More information on AIDS 2016 can be found at www.aids2016.org.

****Details of Employment:****

The Global Village and Youth Programme Manager will be based in Durban, South Africa and report to the Senior Manager, Conference based in the International Secretariat in Geneva. The position is full-time and will last 11.5 months from 1st September 2015 to 12th August 2016.

****Purpose of the Position:****

The Global Village, open to registered conference participants and the general public, provides learning and interactive open spaces to share experiences of diverse communities affected by and responding to HIV. The AIDS 2016 Youth Programme aims to support the meaningful participation of young people throughout all levels of the conference, including planning and development. The programme also aims to ensure the visibility of youth throughout the conference, including the Global Village.

The Global Village and Youth Programme Manager will act as team leader to support the local Global Village and Youth Programme teams as well as plan, coordinate and implement activities for the conference based on guidance from the Global Village and Youth Programme Working Group.

The successful candidate must have proven abilities in management and planning, ideally in the public health sector.

****Main Responsibilities:****

• Be a key liaison between the Local Office and the international secretariat in Geneva for programme activity related information;
• Develop and support effective working relations with stakeholders and partner organizations, including groups from diverse and affected communities, in the development and delivery of Global Village and Youth Programme activities;
• Oversee approximately five staff working on various aspects of the Global Village including sessions, market place booths, networking zones, cultural activities and exhibits.
• Develop an IAS Youth Engagement Strategy for 2016 in collaboration with the Communications team (situation analysis, baseline survey on engagement, 2014 focus group findings, how we want to engage with young people leaders/drivers at the committee level to programme level) – and report to Executive Management;
• Nominations and engagement of Global Village and Youth Programme Working Group, convene Working Group meetings;
• Coordinate and support the work of the Global Village and Youth Programme working group;
• Coordinate and schedule Global Village and Youth activities such as sessions, interactive spaces and networking areas;
• Be the key contact for Global Village and Youth Programme activities, respond to inquiries, and follow-up with applicants;
• Support and coordinate a review process for proposals, including the development of criteria, research, assessment and analysis;
• Assist with Global Village and Youth Programme outreach, marketing and promotion;
• Support working group members to select activities at the programme activity planning meeting;
• Work collaboratively with local and international planning committees and conference secretariat departments;
• Develop activity work plans; advise on budgets, prepare progress reports, minutes from working group meetings and printed material content.

Academic Qualifications:

• A degree in social science, international relations or other relevant discipline or comparable years of experience in the field.

****Work Experience:****

• At least 5 years’ experience in a non-profit, preferably community-based organization;
• Experience in programme planning, development and delivery;
• Experience in organizing, coordinating and planning a significant community event and/or conference event, preferably at an international level;
• Experience working with and supporting volunteers and committees; group and process facilitation skills;
• Experience working collaboratively with multi-sector stakeholders and diverse communities;
• Experience working in the field of HIV, international development and related youth issues would be a strong asset.

****Skills/Competencies:****

• Excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, cross cultural and team skills;
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing and presenting in English;
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure in an intense, complex, multi-stakeholder environment;
• Excellent computer skills in various software applications (MS Office);
• Be able to work a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends, increasing near and during the conference.

****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 Friday 3rd July 2015.

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.