Director of Movement Building and Partnerships
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Management
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Director of Movement Building and Partnerships – Global Remote Position
ILGA World is inviting applications for the position of Director of Movement Building and Partnerships. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced professional passionate about advancing LGBTI human rights, strengthening international partnerships, and supporting movements working towards equality and social justice. The successful candidate will provide strategic and programmatic leadership for ILGA World's movement-building activities, including cross-movement partnerships, regranting programmes, and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).
This is a full-time, globally remote position with an initial contract of 18 months and the possibility of renewal. The anticipated starting date is March 2027.
Job Title:
Director of Movement Building and Partnerships
Organization: ILGA World
Job Level: Senior / Executive Leadership
Employment Type:
Full-time
Contract Duration: 18 months, with possibility of renewal
Location:
Global Remote
Work Arrangement:
Remote from the successful candidate's country of residence
Expected
Start Date:
March 2027
Final date to receive applications:
Friday, 4 December 2026
Closing Time: 13:00 Central European Time (CET)
Reports To:
Executive Director
Department:
Movement Building and Partnerships
ILGA World is an international organization working to advance the human rights of people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). The organization brings together LGBTI organizations, activists, and partners from different parts of the world to strengthen advocacy, promote equality, and address discrimination. Its work is grounded in an intersectional approach that connects LGBTI rights with feminist movements, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and broader human rights initiatives.
Aboutthe Position
The Director of Movement Building and Partnerships will lead the development and expansion of ILGA World's movement-building programmes and international partnerships. The position forms part of the organization's executive leadership team, with the successful candidate reporting directly to the Executive Director. A major priority will be establishing and managing a regranting programme that provides financial support to LGBTI organizations worldwide, particularly those operating in environments where funding opportunities are limited.
The Director will also oversee partnership development, strengthen collaboration across movements, supervise a small team, and improve monitoring, evaluation and learning systems.
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen global movement-building activities. Establish and maintain partnerships with feminist, SRHR, and broader human rights organizations. Strengthen collaboration between LGBTI movements and other social justice movements. Build relationships with ILGA World members, activists, and international partners. Represent the organization in relevant global movement-building and partnership spaces. Support initiatives that strengthen the influence and participation of LGBTI communities in international human rights advocacy.
Develop and oversee a comprehensive regranting strategy. Establish transparent eligibility criteria and procedures for awarding subgrants. Introduce appropriate due diligence and risk-assessment processes. Develop systems for financial accountability and programme monitoring. Ensure grantmaking practices follow established best practices. Work closely with finance and programme teams to align funding decisions with organizational priorities. Support LGBTI organizations worldwide through effective and responsible resource distribution.
Strengthen monitoring, evaluation and learning practices across movement-building activities. Develop appropriate tools for measuring programme outcomes and impact. Document lessons from partnerships and grantmaking activities. Use evidence and feedback to improve programme implementation. Promote organizational learning and accountability.
Provide strategic leadership to the Movement Building and Partnerships team. Supervise and support staff working on partnerships, movement building, regranting, and MEL. Develop departmental…
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