Advocacy Senior Manager at ILGA World

The Advocacy Senior Manager supports and reports to the Director of Programmes, in the implementation of the Advocacy Programme, and is part of the organisation’s managers team. Specific to this position, this includes to:

support the implementation of ILGA World’s advocacy strategy, directing the design and execution of comprehensive advocacy projects, employing rigorous methodologies and maintaining ethical standards
develop and implement an annual advocacy operational plan and project plans, manage budgets, and monitor progress across multiple advocacy projects whilst ensuring alignment with ILGA World’s strategy and organisational goals and contributing to shared outputs and timely delivery of impactful results
build ILGA World’s advocacy capacity by establishing efficient processes, resources, and best practices
-oversee ILGA World’s engagement with the United Nations system, including the Human Rights Council, Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures, CSW, and the High-Level Political Forum on the SDGs
build and maintain strategic relationships with states, UN officials, donors, civil society allies and multilateral institutions
serve as ILGA World’s lead on the Human Rights Council
coordinate ILGA World’s participation in and co-leadership of major international advocacy initiatives (e.g., UPR Advocacy Week, Trans Advocacy Week, intersex advocacy at the UN)
oversee engagement with regional human rights mechanisms and intergovernmental bodies
ensure strategic leadership and visibility on intersectional related human rights issues, including bodily autonomy, sexual and reproductive rights, legal gender recognition, and anti-discrimination frameworks
oversee and ensure coherence across all areas of the Advocacy Programme: multilateral, thematic, and national advocacy support
integrate feminist, decolonial, intersectional, and anti-oppressive approaches into all aspects of ILGA World’s advocacy work
ensure that all advocacy activities comply with ILGA’s ethical standards, data protection policies, and best practices, upholding ILGA’s mission and values in all activities
ensure that advocacy efforts are grounded in the lived realities of people and communities of diverse SOGIESC and informed by ILGA World’s research and monitoring tools
conceptualise and develop advocacy funding proposals to support ILGA’s advocacy objectives
collaborate with colleagues to develop evidence-based materials and briefings for stakeholders, policymakers, and allies
prepare narrative reports for donors and ILGA’s operational needs, documenting and promoting ILGA’s research contributions
work closely with the communications team to translate complex advocacy messages into clear, engaging narratives for public dissemination
serve as a spokesperson for ILGA World’s advocacy programme, providing expert commentary and analysis to media outlets and other stakeholders
lead and manage the Advocacy Team by setting goals, supervising work plans, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
provide strategic direction, professional development, and support to staff and consultants to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs
actively represent ILGA World at conferences, coalitions, and key events, presenting research findings and fostering alliances within the global LGBTI and human rights sectors.
General
Actively contribute to promoting and achieving the organisation’s objectives
Engage and collaborate with the management team to strengthen a shared organisational culture and management ethos that reflects ILGA World’s values, balancing organisational priorities with individual and movement needs
Ensure that all activities are carried out with full regard to ILGA World policies
Work as a part of the ILGA World staff team
Perform other duties as required