ILGA World seeks a senior-level IT & Technology Management Consultant
*This is a Remote Position. No relocation services are provided to the selected candidate. Candidates must have the legal right to work in their country of residence.*
Who can apply?
Anyone with dedication to – and experience in regard to – the human rights of persons with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics who meets the requirements set out below.
Overview
ILGA World is seeking a senior-level IT & Technology Management Consultant to provide expert strategic and technical support across its global digital infrastructure. This remote consultancy will support the organisation’s growing need for secure, inclusive, and sustainable technology solutions in the context of human rights advocacy. The consultant will work directly with key staff, including the Operations Manager and Logistics Officer, and collaborate with the Fundraising and MEL Manager on advanced digital security initiatives.
Building on significant recent investments in digital hygiene, cloud systems, and cybersecurity—including Microsoft 365, 1Password, Cloudflare, and Asana—the consultant will lead and advise on IT governance, secure technology use, infrastructure development, and capacity building. They will also provide high-level one-on-one technical support tailored to a globally distributed team with varying technical skills and digital access.
This role requires an autonomous, solutions-driven professional who can conduct systems audits, strengthen risk and resilience strategies, and guide the implementation of IT tools and practices aligned with international standards. The ideal candidate will be committed to ILGA World’s mission, possess a deep understanding of digital security in human rights contexts, and bring an inclusive, collaborative approach to strengthening IT systems that serve a diverse global movement.
Background: IT, Technology and Digital Security at ILGA World
As an independent senior-level consultant, you will collaborate closely with ILGA World’s leadership and staff to provide expert-level strategic and technical support across the organisation’s digital infrastructure and IT systems. This consultancy requires a hands-on, solutions-oriented professional who can operate autonomously, while also supporting the day-to-day digital needs of a global team.
INSTRUCTIONS
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KEY DATES
- 2 June 2025 – Call for consultancy proposals
- 22 June 2025, 2:00 pm CEST – Deadline for proposals
- 23 June – 30 June 2025 – Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
- 15 July – Offer is made
- Between 15 July and 1 August 2025 – Successful candidate takes up position (if notice period allows)