[ycnews] ILGA is recruiting a UN Programme and Advocacy Manager (Geneva)

From: Jessica Main <Jessica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'ycnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <ycnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 11:31:59 -0500
FYI-  ILGA is recruiting a UN Programme and Advocacy Manager (Geneva)

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

Deadline for applications is 25th January 2013.

To download the recruitment pack, including the application form, click 
here<http://old.ilga.org/documents/ApplicationPack-ILGA_UN.PM_Dec2012.doc>.

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 lesbian, gay, 
bisexual, transgender and intersex 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 
LGBTI issues in relation to treaty bodies, special procedures, 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<http://old.ilga.org/documents/ApplicationPack-ILGA_UN.PM_Dec2012.doc> or 
contact alessiavalenza@xxxxxxxx<mailto:alessiavalenza@xxxxxxxx>
[ycnews] ILGA is recruiting a UN Programme and Advocacy Manager (Geneva)

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