The Research Manager is an integral part of ILGA World, leading the organisations research function to inform, strengthen, and support advocacy, policy engagement, and capacity building for LGBTI organisations globally.

The role is responsible for implementing ILGA Worlds research strategy as a core contribution to the organisations broader strategic goals and priorities, including those set out inthe 20252029 Strategic Plan.

The Research Manager ensures that ILGA Worlds research work is timely, rigorous, accessible, and responsive to the evolving needs of advocacy, movements, and decision-makers.

The Research Manager leads the collation, production, and dissemination of high-impact, data-driven research through key resources such as theILGA World Databaseand theILGA World Monitor, ensuring that data and analysis effectively inform advocacy strategies, policy discussions, and public narratives.

The role oversees flagship research initiatives, includingLaws on UsandOur Identities Under Arrest, while contributing to the strategic development of ILGA Worlds research portfolio and strengthening collaboration with internal programmes, ILGA regions, member organisations, and external partners.

Working closely with the Director of Programmes and colleagues across ILGA World, the Research Manager helps strengthen coherence between research, advocacy, and movement-building work, ensuring that research meaningfully informs and reinforces ILGA Worlds efforts across intersecting human rights issues.

The Research Manager will manage one staff member and a team of consultants.

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• background information on ILGA World’s research programme
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• performance of duties, remunerations, and benefits