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We are looking for an Advocacy Director to join ILGA-Europe on an open-ended contract to lead our policy, advocacy and strategic litigation work.

This role is for someone who is a political strategist, and able to lead a strong team through both seizing emerging opportunities and delivering on long-term goals. We’re looking for a candidate who can shape ILGA-Europe’s advocacy priorities and strategy at a moment when democracy and rights for everyone are under pressure, this role is about shaping the future of societies.

The Advocacy Director will lead ILGA-Europe’s work to protect and advance the rights of LGBTI people on regional and national level in a shifting political landscape, build durable relationships with decision-makers, institutions and civil society –threading the line of navigating opposing positions while staying true to what ILGA-Europe stands for, and guide the team deciding on strategies, including  mobilisation or pressure and  steady, persistent engagement with institutions, governments, and policy-makers. The successful candidate will connect and embed our work firmly within the broader goal to protect democracy and rule of law, connect with other movements, and ensure policy work is approached through an intersectional lens that contributes to the respect for the human rights of other marginalised communities. The postholder will also bring a strong sense of how social change happens, how laws and policies can best contribute to LGBTI equality, and how to effectively represent the interests of a broad and diverse membership.

The position leads and manages the Policy and Advocacy Team, and reports directly to the Executive Director, working closely with colleagues working on programmes and movement building, communications, and individual giving, to ensure alignment and connection across different areas of work.