About The International AIDS Society
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.
Key responsibilities include leading a team of communications professionals, developing a communications strategy, monitoring science and policy developments, and nurturing relationships with journalists and media outlets.
Main duties:
* Develop and execute a communications and marketing strategy that reflects the organization's priorities and brand across conferences, programmes, advocacy, and member engagement.
* Work collaboratively across the organization to ensure responsiveness to different communication needs and clarity and consistency in messaging.
Requirements:
* A degree in communications, public relations, journalism, international relations, public policy, health communications or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
* At least 8 years' experience in a similar role, including in global health and the HIV field, spanning corporate communication, event marketing and crisis communication.
Skills and competencies:
* Deep understanding of issues and actors in the HIV response, including an appreciation of the scientific dimensions of the challenge and the importance of media in influencing knowledge about and responses to HIV.
* Strong people management and interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate commitment and excellence in colleagues and partners.
* Excellent project and budget management skills.
We encourage candidates with transferable skills and diverse experiences to apply.