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Published 1/16/26 8:41AM

IT & technology management consultant

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    February 16, 2026
    End Date:
    February 28, 2027
    Application Deadline:
    January 30, 2026
    Education:
    2-Year Degree Required
    Compensation:
    CHF 3,500 / month
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, LGBTQ

    Description

    ILGA World seeks an IT & technology management consultant.

    • Remote consultancy? Yes
    • Duration: 12 months
    • Deadline for applications: Friday 30 January 2026, 23:59 Central European Time
    • Start of the consultancy: February/March 2026

    ILGA World is seeking a senior-level IT & technology management consultant to provide expert strategic and technical support across its global digital infrastructure.

    Who can apply?

    Anyone

    • with dedication to – and experience regarding – the human rights of persons with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics
    • who meets the requirements set out below

    is welcome to apply.

    ILGA World strongly encourages applications by people from and living in the Global South, particularly candidates who identify as women in all their diversity, who identify as trans, or are intersex.

    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. They 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.

    Follow this link to read more about

    • scope of work
    • key responsibilities
    • requirements
    • performance of duties, remunerations, and benefits

    Benefits

    • This is a remote consultancy
    • The remuneration for the 12-month consultancy is 3,500 CHF monthly
    • ILGA World does not specify the number of hours for this consultancy, but does expect the availability of the consultant to provide needed one-on-one support, as confirmed by the Operations manager.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    The consultancy requires excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users, including senior leadership and consultants. Proficiency in other UN languages is a strong asset.

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Rue Rothschild 20, 1202 Genève, Svizzera

    How to Apply

    The application for this position needs to be submitted online. Follow this link to submit your application.

    We recommend you download the application form in Word format from here first, prepare your application, and copy/paste it into the application form.

    Should there be well-founded reasons why this was not possible, you may submit the application form as well by e-mail to recruitment (a) ilga (dot) org. Rename this file SURNAME_Name_ITconsultant.docx (for instance: SMITH_John_ ITconsultant.docx) before you submit it.

    Should you have questions in regard to this call, please reach out to recruitment (a) ilga (dot) org.

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