All intern candidates should

• have a particular interest in and commitment to LGBTI/SOGIESC human rights;
• have experience (paid or unpaid) in NGO work, in community or grassroots organizing, advocacy or other activist work, preferably in the LGBTI sector;
• be well organized, motivated and able to work remotely;
• have a good internet connection during the internship;
• have a very good level of written and spoken English;

and preferably should also:

• speak and write in another UN language at a good level
  
  

Programme Intern on UN Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Organizing notifications of ILGA World members on the upcoming deadlines and opportunities related to treaty bodies and special procedures;
• Collecting, organizing and supporting internal database of treaty bodies’ practice on SOGIESC;
• Compiling quarterly reports on Treaty Bodies’ sessions, analysing recommendations and preparing video materials;
• Supporting drafting and delivering joint statements for dialogues with special procedures;
• Attending, either in person or virtually, treaty bodies’ and Human Rights Council sessions and other relevant meetings;
• Providing technical support to defenders engaging with treaty bodies and special procedures, supporting drafting shadow reports and other submissions;
• Providing support in the development of training materials on treaty bodies;
• Carrying out organizational and administrative tasks to support the programmes.

Specific requirements for the Intern on UN Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures

Candidates should

• have basic knowledge of the United Nations human rights system;
• possess good research skills in law, policy, social sciences or a relevant field;
• pay attention to details and have the willingness and ability to work with large amount of data and information;

and should preferably also

• have direct experience of engagement with one or more human rights mechanisms, especially Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures;
• have knowledge or experience on intersectional forms of discrimination, including gender, disability and/or race, and
• have a good level of written and spoken Spanish.

Programme Intern on UN Human Rights Council, UPR and Business, Workplace and LGBTI Equality

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Drafting reports for Human Rights Council sessions, and the Universal Periodic Review Working Group sessions
• Compiling recommendations made during the UPR Working Group sessions
• Support the SOGIESC UPR Advocacy weeks
• Supporting notification of ILGA World members on the upcoming deadlines and opportunities related to the UPR;
• Providing technical support to defenders engaging with the Universal Periodic Review
• Attending Human Rights Council and Universal Periodic Review sessions online
• Support research on follow-up and implementation of UPR recommendations
• Support research on Business, Workplace and LGBTI Equality
• Assisting ILGA World’s UN Programme staff in the development of new activities
• Carrying out organizational and administrative tasks together with other UN Programme staff members.

Specific additional requirements for the Intern on UN Human Rights Council, UPR, and Business, Workplace and LGBTI Equality

Candidates should

• at least have a basic understanding of the UN mechanisms gained through study, work or other experience in the UN System

and should preferably also

• experience of direct engagement with the UN UPR, SDG’s or HRC

Research Intern

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Assisting ILGA World’s Senior Research Officer in conducting desktop research on legal issues regarding human rights and sexual orientation.
• Conducting desktop research on other issues related to SOGIESC relevant to ILGA World’s research program;
• Preparing and drafting background notes and briefs;
• Assisting ILGA World ’s Senior Research Office in editing and proofreading research products;
• Assisting the Research Coordinator in managing, organizing and maintaining ILGA World’s database;
• Assisting the Research Coordinator in managing, operating and maintaining internal tools for media monitoring and documentation.
• Convening and moderating meetings with contributors, translators, designers and other partners, and following up on their work with ILGA World;
• Carrying out organizational and administrative tasks to support research needs.

Specific additional requirements for the Research Intern

Candidates should have

• strong research skills on legal issues related to SOGIESC and human rights;
• the ability to independently conduct complex legal issues and present research findings in an organized and methodical manner. High level of attention to detail and accuracy;
• awareness of the cultural nuances and community developments in language and concepts relating to sexual orientation and around gender issues;
• proficiency in handling substantial amounts of research of data. Organised and methodical data management, updating and storage;
• basic knowledge of citation methods;
• competency in working with partners: building and nurturing key relationships;

and should preferably also

• previous experience in paid or non-paid legal research work;
• knowledge of international human rights law;
• participation or authorship in one or more legal publications, preferably on SOGIESC issues
  
  

Programme Intern on Gender Identity, Expression and Sex Characteristics

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Support the SPO GIESC in developing the intersex portfolio of the organization
• Support SPO GIESC in organising key events such as the Trans Advocacy Week
• Work with SPO GIESC in developing GIESC-related research and dissemination initiatives.
• Work with and support ILGA World’s Trans and Intersex Committees and their Chairpersons
• Work with the SPO GIESC in organizing intersex related events
• Support trans and intersex activists in engaging with UN mechanisms such as Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures, UPR, HRC
• Supporting the Programmes Team staff in issues pertaining to gender identity/expression and sex characteristics
• Carrying out organizational and administrative tasks together with other UN Programme staff members.

Specific additional requirements for the Intern on Gender Identity, Expression and Sex Characteristics

Candidates should

• be well connected to GIESC and organisations globally
• have a good knowledge of intersectional feminist approaches to the promotion of gender justice
• have an understanding about how GIESC rights and indigenous people’s rights intersect
• have good knowledge on issues pertaining to sex characteristics, and intersex justice
• have worked for or volunteered with gender identity/expression and/or intersex led initiatives, groups or organisations
  
  

Communications Intern

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Write, edit or proofread effective website articles (including the weekly LGBulleTIn), social media copy or other communication outputs
• Assist the Communications Coordinator in the planning and development of campaigns - including in the production of visual materials (infographics, videos and more)
• Research and fact-check news for ILGA World newsletters and website entries
• Organise a daily press review to monitor ILGA World’s presence on mainstream media, as well as global LGBTI-related news
• Curate and produce content for the organisation’s social media editorial calendar
• Assist the Communications Coordinator in the preparation of podcast episodes (organising interviews, assisting with audio editing, and transcribing the episodes)
• Map the glitches in the ilga.org website, and assess the need for potential changes and updates
• Support ILGA World programmes by promptly uploading documents, updating website pages, and editing videos when necessary
• Maintain contacts with volunteer translators

Specific additional requirements for the Communications Intern

• Previous experience (including volunteer work) in a communications role - preferably in the non-profit sector - OR/AND undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, journalism or another related field
• A demonstrated interest in SOGIESC issues, and in keeping oneself updated on LGBTI news from all around the world
• Knowledge or experience on intersectional forms of discrimination, and an interest in using communications skills to raise the voices of the most marginalised
• Excellent level of written and spoken English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Fluency in using social media for advocacy or organising purposes. Interest in exploring emerging technologies
• At least a basic knowledge of HTML language
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to produce strong, compelling and creative written and visual content

and should preferably also have

• intermediate to advanced written and oral fluency in Spanish.
  Basic comprehension skills of other UN languages (French, Arabic, Chinese and/or Russian) are also an asset
• experience with content management systems and web content creation in Drupal 7
• experience in using the Adobe Suite (especially Premiere, Illustrator and Photoshop, Audition, AfterEffect) or similar graphic/sound/video design tools
• have knowledge on making communications outputs more accessible to people with disabilities

1. Answer all questions and written tasks. Read the questions and written tasks carefully and demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria, as this informs the shortlisting process. The shortlisting process is based on an evaluation of each of the sections
2. Language. The application pack should be completed in English. Interviews will also be conducted in English (though other declared language skills may be tested)
3. Other documents or materials. Do not attach a CV, pictures or any additional document, as they will not be used. Failure to respect this rule will negatively impact your score.

1. To complete the application process, you will also have to complete the online application survey
2. In the survey you will have to provide information on your
   1. Personal and contact details
   2. Language skills
   3. Work and other experience
   4. Education, degrees and courses
   5. Two references
3. You will as well have to upload the application form (see next paragraph)
4. Please note that the survey cannot be saved.

1. File format. Submit your application through the data upload at the end of the online application survey. Eligible formats are Word (.doc or .docx) or .pdf
2. File name. Rename the file SURNAME_Namedoc. For instance: SMITH_John_2021internship.doc. Please use ALL CAPS for your surname so that we can clearly distinguish it from your name(s)
3. Confirmation email. You will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail upon completing the application survey. Should you have completed the survey without having received such confirmation please reach out to [email protected]
4. Late submissions. Please, plan your submission in advance. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.