IGLYO — The International LGBTQI Youth & Student Organisation is a member-based youth and student network, with 108 Member Organisations in 43 Council of Europe countries. IGLYO’s vision is a world where we, young people in all our diversity, are able to express and define our own sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and variations in sex characteristics, and are able to participate fully in all aspects of life, rise to our full potential, and enjoy respect and positive recognition.
IGLYO strives to ensure the voices and experiences of LGBTQI young people are present and heard by decision-makers at European and international levels, by implementing and designing research and policy work in areas such as inclusive education, health and bias-motivated hate-crime and hate-speech. To create an influential collective of young activists, IGLYO also builds the confidence, skills and experience of LGBTQI youth through cross-cultural exchange and peer learning activities. More information about IGLYO’s work can be found at www.iglyo.com.
IGLYO is currently structured as follows:
The secretariat of IGLYO is based in Brussels, Belgium, and comprises a small 10-person team, working in a variety of different areas. We try to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment which is flexible and allows everyone to achieve their best work. Joining IGLYO means being a key part of a huge network, and with this comes the responsibility to keep abreast of issues of importance to LGBTQI youth, and be adaptive and open to new perspectives.
There is no typical week in this role. From day to day you could be developing a new programme, writing a grant application, liaising with the advocacy team, and carrying out performance management with your direct reports. It requires a flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated person with a passion for LGBTQI liberation.
Oversight of IGLYO’s programmes
The Programmes Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all of IGLYO’s programmes, including the Activist Academy, International Conferences, capacity-building programmes, Study Sessions, IGLYO’s Regranting project, and any other activities which fall under programmes. Oversight includes:
The Programmes Manager will oversee many aspects of the work plan which includes:
The Programmes Manager has two members of staff which report directly to them; the Programmes Officer and the Engagement Officer. The Programmes Manager will therefore be their line manager and oversee elements of their management including:
As part of one of the managers at IGLYO, the Programmes Manager will play a role in shaping the organisation in terms of strategic decisions and the direction of the organisation.
At IGLYO, we recognise how many barriers and obstacles people from marginalised communities need to overcome to acquire many of the specifications listed below. We are trying to balance the best interest of the organisation with a fair equitable hiring practice. With this in mind, IGLYO will provide training and support to the hired individual to the best of its abilities during the first year of employment.
Programmes Manager
37.5 hrs per week (5 days), core working hours between 09:30 & 16:00 CET
Executive Director
Permanent full-time under Belgian Law
Brussels, Belgium
Candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium at the time of application, as IGLYO does not currently have the capacity to sponsor work visas.
IGLYO particularly welcomes applications from women, trans, non-binary and intersex people, individuals from Black communities, other communities of colour and ethnic minorities, migrants and refugees, people with disabilities, people living with HIV, and people under 30 years old.
Please follow these simple steps to apply:
Applications for this position closed on 1 March 2023 at 23:59 CEST.
Please note that we will only accept complete applications submitted through the online application form. Applications via email will not be considered.
If your application is successful, you will be notified by email in early March and will be asked to attend a first online interview scheduled between 13 March and 15 March 2023. The top candidates will be asked to attend a second interview on 17 March 2023.
The successful candidate will be expected to take up their post within one month; the start date is negotiable.
Informal enquiries about the post can be sent to IGLYO’s Executive Director Bella FitzPatrick (she/her) at bella@iglyo.com.
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