Digital Communications Intern JOB from International AIDS Society

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 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.

In addition, the IAS advocates for urgent action to reduce the global impact of HIV, including increased investment in HIV cure research; optimizing treatment and care for infants, children and adolescents with HIV in resource-limited settings; preventing and treating HIV-related co-infections; and expanding access to prevention, treatment and care for key populations at higher risk for HIV – such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, sex workers and transgender individuals – including protecting their human rights by combatting punitive laws and discriminatory policies.

More information on IAS can be found at www.iasociety.org.

Details of Internship:The internship is based at the IAS Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. The duration of the internship will be approximately 6 months starting September 2015.

Purpose of the Internship:Reporting to and with guidance from the Senior Communications Manager, the Digital Communications Intern will help build and manage the digital and social media properties of the IAS as well support the on media monitoring, tracking, and analytics of the IAS communications.

Main Responsibilities:

• Draft daily social media content for all IAS channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn);• Draft newsletter, blog, and web content as needed;

• Coordinate and maintain the IAS online editorial calendar;

• Monitor and analyze social media, web, and email metrics to enhance traffic and guide content development;

• Keep up-to-date on online communications and web industry standards and trends;

• Coordinate with web producer and designer to develop creative, visual content that aligns with IAS branding across multiple channels;

• Work with program and conference staff on to ensure content sharing and synergy across the organization.

Academic Qualifications:

• At least 2 years university-level studies in communications, media or public relations.Experience: (previous internships)

• Previous experience maintaining and managing organizational social networking accounts in coordination with campaign online communications and strategy (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, etc.);• Experience maintaining and managing organizational social networking accounts in coordination with campaign online communications and strategy (Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, etc.).Skills/Competencies:

• Strong computer skills in the Windows environment (particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook);• Ability to work under pressure in an international context;

• Ability to deal with many tasks simultaneously;

• Have meticulous attention to detail;

• Ability to work independently and with a team to identify, explore and implement creative online strategies; make recommendations for content and online communications tools.

Languages:

• Fluent 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:

• Proficiency in the use of social media monitoring and analytics tools;

• Knowledge of design/creative tools (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.);

• Knowledge of email and web platforms (Mail Chimp, Word Press, etc.)

• French or another UN language;

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care issues.

Stipend:2’000 CHF/month gross (full-time).

HOW TO APPLY:

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.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@iasociety.org****by Monday 17th August 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.****