Duration: 6 (six) months
Deadline for applications: 15 January 2023, 23:59 Central European Time (CET).
Start of Junior Consultancy: 15 February 2023
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Text reads: “Opportunity - International Junior Professional Programme - Junior Professional Consultant on Gender Identity & Expression and Sex Characteristics (GIESC)” and offers details about the opportunity, deadline to apply, and who can apply. The ILGA World logo sits at the bottom centre of the image.
ILGA World seeks a Junior Professional Consultant in the area of Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sex Characteristics.
This is an exciting opportunity to join ILGA World, the global LGBTI membership-based organisation with more than 1,800 member organisations in over 160 countries.
The Junior Consultant will assist and report to ILGA World’s GIESC Programme Manager: Dennis van Wanrooij, and will collaborate with other members of the GIESC team on specific projects. Participating in the GIESC programme is an exciting opportunity to engage with the global trans, gender diverse and intersex movements. We anticipate opportunities for travel to conferences and events.
All candidates should:
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:
The application for the positions has to be filled out via the online form, which can be found here: https://recruitment.ilga.org/JR_GIESC_application_form. Please do not send us the form in a Word document format, as it will not be considered.
Should there be well found reasons why this was not possible, you may download the application form and submit it by e-mail to recruitment(at)ilga.org. Rename this file SURNAME_Name_IJPP.docx (for instance: SMITH_John_IJPP.docx) before you submit it.
In the online application form you will have to provide information on your personal and contact details; language skills; work and other experience; education, degree, and courses; two references.
Answer all questions. 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
Language. The application pack should be completed in English. Interviews will also be conducted in English (though other declared language skills may be tested)
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.
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 recruitment(at)ilga.org.
Late submissions. Please, plan your submission in advance. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
16 December 2022 Call for candidates
15 January 2023, 23:59 CET Deadline for applications
20 January 2023 Shortlisted candidates notified of results
24 January 2023 Shortlisted candidates notified of results
23-27 January 2023 Interviews with shortlisted candidates
1-3 February 2023 Notification of shortlisted candidates
15 February 2023 Successful candidate takes up position
ILGA World is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
ILGA World is committed to social justice, regardless of any individual or group characteristics, including gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, race, age, disability, ability, economic status, national origin, religion, ethnicity, and historical, cultural, and geographic experiences, nonetheless recognizing the unique challenges faced by individuals with each of these characteristics and by those with intersecting identities.
We offer fair treatment to all current and potential employees, junior consultants and contractors and aim to ensure that all such individuals receive equal treatment (including access to employment, training and opportunities for promotion, as relevant) regardless of any personal attribute as listed above.
ILGA World promotes gender and equality mainstreaming and it actively promotes equality in all policies and actions. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Lesbian and bisexual women, intersex persons, trans and gender-non-binary persons, and persons from the Global South are especially encouraged to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
If more than one applicant is considered to be equally qualified for the position, priority will be given to applicants coming from marginalized and/or underrepresented groups.