Global Director, Movement Building & Partnerships

ILGA World; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ILGA World invites applications for a Director of Movement Building and Partnerships. This senior leadership role oversees global movement-building programmes, cross-movement partnerships, and a regranting initiative, reporting to the Executive Director.

The position is full-time and remote, with duties spanning strategy, fundraising alignment, and international collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15–20 years of experience, expert knowledge of LGBTI human rights and feminist

Qualifications

• Senior/executive leadership experience.
• Experience in movement building, partnership development and grantmaking.
• Experience with international programs and MEL systems.
• Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and expansion of movement-building programmes and international partnerships.
• Establish and oversee a global regranting programme with due diligence and accountability.
• Strengthen monitoring, evaluation and learning practices across initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Movement Building and Partnerships team and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Executive leadership

Movement building

Partnership development

Grantmaking

MEL (monitoring, evaluation, learning)

Strategic planning

Team management

Cross-cultural communication

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

First-level university degree with 17+ years experience

20+ years of relevant professional experience

Job description

ILGA World invites applications for a Director of Movement Building and Partnerships. This senior leadership role oversees global movement-building programmes, cross-movement partnerships, and a regranting initiative, reporting to the Executive Director.

The position is full-time and remote, with duties spanning strategy, fundraising alignment, and international collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15–20 years of experience, expert knowledge of LGBTI human rights and feminist