Who can apply?
Anyone
- with dedication to – and experience regarding – human rights of and social justice for persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics
- who meets the requirements set out below
is welcome to apply.
The main target group for the International Junior Professionals Programme are **persons who are at an early stage of their career.**The junior consultancies in the International Junior Professionals Programme replace ILGA World’s internship opportunities that we offered in the past.
Outline, responsibilities, and conditions of the Junior Consultancy position
This is an exciting opportunity to join ILGA World, the global LGBTI membership-based organisation with more than 1,900 member organisations in over 160 countries.
The Junior Professional Consultant will provide assistance to ILGA World’s communications team in the production of audio-visual content.
The International Junior Professionals Programme of ILGA World is a great opportunity for somebody who has an interest in human rights and LGBTI issues and wants to gain experience in working for an international human rights organisation that represents LGBTI organisations, communities, and movements on a global stage. They are aimed at LGBTI human rights activists and communications professionals who are at an early stage of their careers.
Requirements
- previous experience (including volunteer work) in a communications role, especially for LGBTI or other civil society organisations, OR/AND
undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, graphic/visual communications design, journalism, or another related field - excellent level of written and spoken English
- demonstrable experience in using the Adobe Suite (especially Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Audition) or similar graphic/sound/video design tools
- ability to work independently and collaboratively to produce strong, compelling, and creative audio-visual content, with extreme attention to detail
- fluency in using social media for advocacy or organising purposes. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Interest in exploring emerging technologies
- experience in using Zoom or similar platforms to provide technical moderation of virtual events
All candidates should also
- have a particular interest in and commitment to the human rights of LGBTI people and to SOGIESC issues
- be creative, well-organised, motivated, and able to work remotely
- have a good internet connection while participating in the International Junior Professionals Programme
Desired skills
A proficient level of written Spanish, and the ability to accurately translate content from English into this language, will be considered a strong asset.
In addition, these skills would be considered an asset:
- some experience as a set production assistant when filming materials for awareness campaigns
- a demonstrated interest in keeping oneself updated on LGBTI news from all around the world
- interest and knowledge in how to make communication outputs more accessible to people with disabilities
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:
- produce visual materials (images, videos, infographics, and more) for ILGA World’s social media, websites, and other communication channels
- assist the communications team in the planning and development of campaigns – including in the production of audio-visual materials
- (subject to funding) participate in the 2024 ILGA World Conference to support the work of the communications team onsite as a set production assistant, and to produce event-related visual materials
- organise a daily press review to monitor ILGA World’s presence in mainstream media, as well as global LGBTI-related news
- assist the communications team in the preparation of podcast episodes (including by organising interviews, assisting with audio editing, and transcribing the episodes)
- provide technical moderation for webinars and online events organised by ILGA World staff
- assist the Communications team with translating content from English into Spanish
Junior Consultancy conditions
- The Junior Consultancy is virtual; no relocation to Geneva is expected or supported by ILGA World
- The Junior Consultancy is eight months long and requires a full-time commitment throughout its duration (37.5 hours/week). Working hours arrangements are flexible
- The Junior Professional Consultant will be expected to work from their current location, and (subject to funding) participate in the 2024 ILGA World Conference (Cape Town, South Africa, November 2024) to support ILGA World’s communications team
- The Junior Professional Consultant will receive a compensation of CHF 1,000 per month for the duration of the consultancy
- The successful Junior Professional Consultant will have opportunities to work with representatives of LGBTI organisations from around the world and other NGOs virtually and/or in Geneva
- Due recognition in publications and activities to which the Junior Professional Consultants have contributed will be given.
How to apply
The application for the position must be filled out via the online form, which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/CX3Tsz2J90 before Monday, 18 March 2024, 9 AM Central European Time (CET). Please, plan your submission in advance: applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
We recommend you download the application form here in Word format, prepare your application and copy/paste it into the online form.
Follow this link to read the full instructions on how to apply