Who can apply?
Anyone
- with dedication to and experience in relation to the human rights of persons with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics
- who meets the requirements set out below is welcome to apply.
The position
ILGA World has the honour of hosting the Secretariat of the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC).
The Secretariat is an independent body, accountable to the ERC Executive Committee and hosted by ILGA World. It supports and reports to the ERC Member States and civil society co-chairs through the Executive Committee as the main governance body of the ERC. Its’ role is to support and facilitate interaction among Coalition member states, other affiliated international and regional bodies, and civil society engagement in the ERC.
We are seeking an Officer to join the ERC Secretariat team for an initial period of 18 months with a possible extension after this time. The Officer is accountable to the ERC Secretariat Manager and is an integral part of the first Secretariat of the ERC with an opportunity to shape its future.
The Officer will support the work of the Secretariat to ensure good governance, emphasising participation, effective communications, planning and organisation to build the next generation of the Coalition. The Officer will actively provide support on an ongoing basis to the wide range of ERC governance bodies, the ERC thematic working groups providing an important link between member states, civil society representatives and international organisations part of the Coalition.
The successful candidate should be strongly committed to working for human rights and equality, and have competencies and demonstrated experience in the following areas:
Project management: proven ability to effectively manage projects and/or global events, using project planning tools, allocating roles and responsibilities to ensure timely delivery and meeting objectives.
Communications skills: demonstrated experience in global, cross-cultural, and sensitive communications using a range of media and in website development.
Global partnership: demonstrated experience working in global partnerships or in supporting similar organisational set-ups — for example as part of a coalition, a secretariat, an alliance.
Collaboration and prioritisation: experience working in collaboration with different stakeholders and prioritising work based on pressing needs.
Working remotely: An understanding of the demands and responsibilities of working independently as part of a small remote team.
Education and qualifications
- A university degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant area such as human rights, gender studies, international relations
Experience
- Five years relevant and qualifying experience in coordinating an international project or process with multiple partners and/or supporting the membership of a secretariat, coalition, or alliance.
- Demonstrated experience working in multicultural and international programmes in civil society organisations
- Coordinating and supporting reporting on large budgets and grants partnerships
- Working with national governments on addressing human rights actors and issues
- Experience working closely with and supporting LGBTQI+ – led organisations and groups, particularly in the Global South.
Technical requirements
- In using online communications tools, ideally with website and content development experience.
- Working and building internal communications systems to support a variety of stakeholders including member organisations, governments, multilateral institutions, and allied civil society movements
Other requirements
- Ability to work in proficient English and Spanish (mandatory), ideally also in French
- Adherence to, and alignment with, the ILGA World Code of Conduct
Apply by 5 August 2024 (23:59 Central European Summer Time)!