Technical Lead, Heart of Stigma

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About The IASIAS – 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 also hosts 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 the IAS can be found at: www.iasociety.org.Details of employmentThe Technical Lead, Heart of Stigma 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. The Technical Lead, Heart of Stigma will report to the Senior Technical Advisor, HIV Programmes and Advocacy. The position is full-time and short term to start as soon as possible for a maximum of 18 months.The IAS is open to exploring other possible work arrangements, which will be discussed during the selection process, depending on the status and background of the applicant.Purpose of the positionThe Technical Lead, Heart of Stigma will provide technical leadership for the IAS Heart of Stigma programme, which supports stakeholders in the HIV response in scaling up efforts to eliminate HIV-related stigma and discrimination. To do so, the incumbent will:

• Closely monitor developments in HIV-related stigma and discrimination and engage with other stakeholders in the field
• Lead the implementation of the Heart of Stigma programme, bringing attention to HIV-related stigma and the effectiveness of stigma-mitigation efforts.
• Collaborate with different IAS teams to accurately reflect and adequately position HIV-related stigma and discrimination across IAS activities

Main ResponsibilitiesProgrammatic strategy and leadership:Provide strategic direction to the programme in alignment with the theory of change and broader IAS strategy, including:

• Overseeing efforts to convene communities of practice with a focus on six countries in relation to stigma and engage with stakeholders to foster and strengthen a sustained and coordinated response to stigma
• Routinely updating the stakeholder mapping of key actors and institutions involved in stigma-reduction efforts related to HIV, public health and other disciplines
• Coordinating the development of a self-assessment tool for countries to track and measure progress towards the elimination of HIV-related stigma and discrimination
• Providing thought leadership on HIV stigma, including through the drafting and development of academic papers about stigma and related programme priorities
• Serving as a spokesperson for the IAS on the importance of removing stigma as a barrier to accessing quality and comprehensive health services
• Managing the grant implementation of the Getting to the Heart of Stigma project, including developing the programmatic workplan towards achieving programme outcomes, overseeing the budget, and leading progress monitoring and evaluation
• Mentoring and managing staff and consultants and facilitating internal capacity building on stigma
• Collaborating across IAS departments for the effective implementation of the project, including with the IAS departments of Communications and Public Affairs, Governance, Membership and Learning, Development and Performance, and Conferences
• Convening the IAS Stigma Advisory Board, including preparation of agendas and overseeing follow-up actions
• Strengthening existing partnerships with experts in HIV-related stigma and developing new collaborations with experts on stigma in other disciplines
• Developing concept notes and funding proposals to expand the portfolio of work in key related areas, such as reducing self-stigma and stigma within healthcare settings, in collaboration with the Development and Performance team

Project coordination and implementation:Lead the operational management of IAS activities on stigma by:

• Managing the grant implementation of the Getting to the Heart of Stigma project, including developing the programmatic workplan towards achieving programme outcomes, overseeing the budget, and leading progress monitoring and evaluation
• Mentoring and managing staff and consultants and facilitating internal capacity building on stigma
• Collaborating across IAS departments for the effective implementation of the project, including with the IAS departments of Communications and Public Affairs, Governance, Membership and Learning, Development and Performance, and Conferences

Stakeholder engagement and partnership development:Managing critical relationships with funders, global normative agencies, key implementing partners and others by:

• Convening the IAS Stigma Advisory Board, including preparation of agendas and overseeing follow-up actions
• Strengthening existing partnerships with experts in HIV-related stigma and developing new collaborations with experts on stigma in other disciplines
• Developing concept notes and funding proposals to expand the portfolio of work in key related areas, such as reducing self-stigma and stigma within healthcare settings, in collaboration with the Development and Performance team

Contribute to other programmatic areas in the HIV Programmes and Advocacy department, including any additional tasks requested by the Senior Technical Advisor and Director, HIV Programmes and Advocacy.RequirementsAcademic qualifications

• An advanced degree in public health, law, human rights, international relations, development or other relevant discipline, ideally including a focus on stigma
• Excellent knowledge of HIV-related stigma and discrimination, preferably in an international context, as well as established networks across HIV-related stigma and discrimination science, programmes and advocacy
• Ability to self-motivate, propose and implement strategic initiatives in evolving environments
• Strong sense of diplomacy and excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to represent the programme and speak in public
• Be organized and systematic
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience

• At least seven years’ work experience in a similar position
• Experience in working with a diversity of stakeholders in a convening and facilitating role
• Considerable experience in – and passion and commitment to addressing – HIV-related stigma and discrimination
• Considerable experience writing for diverse audiences, ideally including scientific writing and academic publications, strategy documents, donor reports and programmatic guidance documents
• Although not essential for this position, the IAS acknowledges the value of the experience of living with HIV and will consider this when evaluating applications

Skills/competencies

• Excellent knowledge of HIV-related stigma and discrimination, preferably in an international context, as well as established networks across HIV-related stigma and discrimination science, programmes and advocacy
• Ability to self-motivate, propose and implement strategic initiatives in evolving environments
• Strong sense of diplomacy and excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to represent the programme and speak in public
• Be organized and systematic
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Languages

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with full professional fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of other languages is an asset

BenefitsThe IAS provides generous benefits that include, for example, an enhanced pension and social security package, an annual leave entitlement above the legal requirement, annual allowances for professional development and health promotion, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work up to 50% from home.Work environmentThe 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.How To ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should send us, in English, their CV and a cover letter describing their motivation for the role.