Advocacy & Research ManagerIGLYO — The International LGBTQI Youth & Student OrganisationBrusselsSenior - Senior level
Posted July 20, 2026
About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
IGLYO, the world's largest network dedicated to LGBTQI young people and their rights, is hiring an Advocacy & Research Manager in Brussels. This fixed-term position will lead the Advocacy & Research Team and provide strategic leadership for IGLYO's advocacy, policy, and research work. The role will oversee IGLYO's engagement with European and international institutions, manage research and funded projects, and ensure that IGLYO's advocacy is informed by evidence and the experiences of LGBTQI young people and Member Organisations. IGLYO represents the voice of over 150 Member Organisations in more than 40 countries across the European region. The organisation advances the rights of LGBTQI young people, advocates for their equality and inclusion, empowers their voices, and connects them across borders through international events, capacity-building training, thematic research, advocacy, awareness-raising campaigns, network building, regranting, and intersectional community dialogues. The Advocacy & Research Manager will be part of the Management Team and contribute to organisational planning, coordination, and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership, management, research, and advocacy skills at the international level, and be passionate about advancing LGBTQI youth rights across borders.
Benefits
- Gross salary of €3500-4000 depending on experience
- Additional teleworking and internet allowance
- Lunch vouchers
- €500 of yearly personal development budget
- 13th month payment
Requirements & Qualifications
- Strong strategic leadership, management, research, and advocacy skills at the international level
- Passion for advancing LGBTQI youth rights across borders
- Ability to lead the Advocacy & Research Team and provide strategic leadership for IGLYO's advocacy, policy, and research work
- Experience in overseeing engagement with European and international institutions
- Ability to manage research and funded projects
- Ability to ensure that IGLYO's advocacy is informed by evidence and the experiences of LGBTQI young people and Member Organisations
How to Apply
- Review the Application Pack for full details on the role and benefits.
- Prepare your application, including any required documents.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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