JOB ADVERTISEMENT: ILGA is recruiting a UN Programme and Advocacy Manager (Geneva)

To download the recruitment pack, including the application form, click here.

1. ILGA
   ILGA is a 34-year-old association of over 1000 member organizations worldwide that operates at the global level to achieve equality for lesbianadjective/noun to describe a woman whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other women. Women and non-binary people may use this term to describe themselves. More, gayadjective to describe people whose enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional
   attractions are to people of the same gender. Men, women and non-binary people may use this
   term to describe themselves. More, bisexualadjective used to describe a person who has the capacity to form enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional attractions to those of the same gender or to those of other genders. More, transgender and intersexan umbrella term for the spectrum of variations of sex characteristics that naturally occur within the human species. Intersex people are born with variations of sex characteristics (such as genitals, reproductive organs, hormonal and chromosomal patterns) that are more diverse than stereotypical definitions of male or female bodies. Up to 1.7% of the global population are born with such traits; yet, because their bodies are seen as different, intersex children and adults are often stigmatised and subject to harmful practices – including in medical settings - and discriminated against. More people. The association is governed by an international board and elects two Secretaries General to represent it on a political level. A staff of five professionals based in Brussels, Belgium, supports the work of the association on a day-to-day level.ILGA values creative and inclusive approaches to work and management. We are committed to working in partnerships and coalitions with a wide range of external organizations and to constantly developing ILGA as an international membership human rights organization.
2. The Job
   This is an exciting new position within the team of ILGA. In coordination with the Executive Director and the Co-Secretaries General, the post holder will be responsible for leading, developing and implementing the UN Programme and Advocacy activities of ILGA in Geneva. This will include investigating opportunities and devising actions for international lobby and advocacy on LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. More issues in relation to treaty bodies, special proceduresindependent human rights experts within the UN Human Rights Council with mandates to report and advise on human rights from a thematic or country-specific perspective. They are non-paid and elected for 3-year mandates that can be re-conducted for another three years. Special procedures can undertake country visits, and act on individual cases of reported violations by sending communications to States and others. They also engage in advocacy, raise public awareness, provide advice for technical cooperation, and contribute to the development of international human rights standards.
   More, and resolutions. To fulfil the newly created position of UN Programme and Advocacy Manager we are looking for a colleague for 37,5 hours per week to be based in Geneva.Main tasks [see the job description for a full list]:

   – Within the framework of the strategic objectives and key issues identified in the Strategic Plan and in the Operational Plans, in coordination with the Executive Director and the Co-Secretaries General, to draft a work programme detailing actions for ILGA’s engagement with the UN human rights structures and to propose activities. The programme specifies target and expected results, potential partners, funders, timeline and foreseeable costs of the actions

   Strategizing on UN processes in consultation with ILGA members and key stakeholders

   In coordination with the UN Liaison Officer, actively looking for networking opportunities, developing relationships with key stakeholders

   Managing and developing ILGA’s activities at the UN including HRC, resolutions, Special Procedures, Treaty Monitoring Bodies and cooperate with the UN Liaison Officer on the UPR and the EUActively coordinating, collaborating and consulting with ILGA members (i.e. COC, ARC International, IGLHRC etc.) and ILGA’s regions together with the UN Liaison Officer whenever appropriate

   Main Job requirements [see the job description for a full list]:
   
   Excellent knowledge of the UN System and, in particular of the workings and procedures of the UNHRC (e.g. UPR) and the OHCHR, in relation to the developments affecting LGBTI rights and the international LGBTI movement.

   Minimum 3 years experience in working at the UN level

   Knowledge of the international LGBTI movement and issues related to it and at least 5 years first-hand experience in an LGBTI organization operating at the international level.

   Fluent English and French, both written and oral and good working knowledge of Spanish.

3. Gross salary
   The salary scale for the post of UN Programme and Advocacy Manager is €66,000EUR – €72,000EUR (gross annual salary) depending on experience. The organisation offers 25 days annual leave, luncheon vouchers, and covers local transport. Some relocation support to Geneva is also possible.

Closing date for receipt of applications by E-mail: 17.00 CET, 25th January 2013.
To download the recruitment pack, including the application form, click here or contact alessiavalenza@stg.ilga.org