• have a particular interest in and commitment to LGBTI/SOGIESC human rights;
• demonstrate clear commitment and enthusiasm for organisational values, goals and policies, including those related to equality
• 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, preferably Spanish

• The successful candidate must:

  • Be able to write and speak to the internal and external partners in English
  • Demonstrate event organising skills
  • Demonstrate cultural and LGBTI-specific sensitivity
  • Have the capacity to work in a team and autonomously; ability to follow-up on time and multitask; be able to manage their own time and meet internal deadlines
  • Be organised and have high attention to detail
  • Work well under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Have administrative and IT skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Have proactive and enthusiastic approach
  • Have good interpersonal skills and customer-oriented attitude.

   

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

  • Assisting with responding to general event queries
  • Assisting with data checks
  • Assisting with liaison with guests, board members and staff
  • Assisting conference participants with visa and other logistical enquiries
  • Show initiative and anticipate specific needs of participants, staff and board
  • On the day event support
  • If time allows, carry out background procurement research, database organisation and support other areas of ILGA World’s work requirements 

1. Answer all personal and open-ended questions. Read the personal and open-ended questions 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. Both shortlisted tasks and 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. Fill out all relevant fields by providing accurate and truthful responses.
2. Confirmation email. You will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail upon completing the application. Should you have completed the application without having received such confirmation please reach out to get in touch with admin@ilga.org
3. Late submissions. Please, plan your submission in advance. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.