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Scientific Adviser

European Aids Treatment Group - 14 January 2009

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Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Scientific Adviser will support the development and strengthening of EATG activities in the key area of Science and Research, via coordinating science-oriented projects (where EATG is lead or partner organisation) and supporting the work of the European Community Advisory Board (ECAB).

Project
The Scientific Adviser will coordinate science-oriented projects (where EATG is lead or partner organisation). These projects are currently three, all funded by DG Research, European Commission.

Support to the European Community Advisory Board (ECAB)

The Scientific Adviser will support the work of the European Community Advisory Board (ECAB). ECAB is a working group of the EATG; it is a pan-European network of activists, many living with HIV, working together to end the epidemic by advancing research on HIV/AIDS, broadening access to treatment, and training/mentoring new AIDS advocates. ECAB aims to promote the harmonisation of good clinical practice, standard of care and access to best available therapies and diagnostic tools throughout Europe.

The Scientific Adviser will work closely with the ECAB Chair(s) and its Steering Committee, and support them in planning and implementing ECAB work.

Eligibility criteria:

Essential:

• University degree;
• Extensive experience in coordination and management of projects, preferably in a non-profit sector.
• Experience in project monitoring and evaluation;
• Understanding of HIV and AIDS issues, particularly HIV treatment issues;
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken;
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;
• Understanding and experience of fundraising for non-profit organisations;
• Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with many different groups, communities and nationalities, and operate in a range of different cultural, social, economic and political environments;
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize;
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team;
• Excellent self-organization abilities;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Prepared to travel and occasional weekend work.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of other European languages, both written and spoken;
• Experience with DG Sanco funded projects

Appointment and conditions of employment:

The successful candidate will receive an indefinite contract, subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The salary scale: 2.500 – 3.200 Eur gross/month (depending on experience)

Location: EATG’s secretariat in Brussels, with frequent travel

Start: As soon as possible, preferably before February 9th, 2009

Deadline for application: January 25th, 2009

Shortlisted candidates will be informed after January 28th, 2009

Provisional date of interview: February 2nd, 2009

Michael Forrest

EATG Office Manager

European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG),

Place Raymond Blyckaerts, 13, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium

application[at]eatg.org

Tel: +32 2 644 42 10; Fax: +32 2 644 33 07

www.eatg.org

EATG is working towards being an Equal Opportunities employer.

Due to the nature and mission of EATG, people living with HIV are highly encouraged to apply for this position

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