Iranti is looking to appoint a LBQ Officer to join our dynamic and hard working team. We are looking for a fierce feminist who is experienced in and passionate about LBQ women’s rights and human rights as a whole.
ABOUT IRANTI
Iranti is a Johannesburg-based human rights organization, founded in 2012, that advocates for the rights and protections of Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, Trans and Intersex (LBQTI) persons. Iranti’s advocacy strategy employs the tactical use of multi-media, research and public awareness initiatives to build and advance human rights for LBQTI persons in the region. Iranti is managed and led by persons who live and identify as Lesbian, Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex, as well as allies aligned with our mission and vision.
ROLE OBJECTIVE:
The LBQ Programme Officer is responsible for translating and implementing the Iranti Programmes and Advocacy Strategy for a specific constituency (LBQ women) nationally/regionally and internationally to attain its mission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Role includes the following key responsibilities:
Managing & Delivering the advocacy and stakeholder management strategy (80%)
• Develop the LBQ strategy based on the organisational strategy.
• Coordinate and integrate programmatic work (inclusive of research and media programmes) for the LBQ constituency.
• Develop a comprehensive LBQ workplan matrix and ensuring effective outputs and outcomes are aligned to Iranti’s strategy.
• Build, maintain and advise on strategic partnerships for desired policy agenda outcomes.
• Advise Iranti and the strategic partner network on emerging and current legislation affecting the LBQ community in the continent its potential impact on the work of Iranti.
• Regularly review plans and priorities with the team to make the most of emerging opportunities and potential tactics and review implementation challenges to enable swift remedial action.
Capacity building & management (10%)
• Manage the performance of the assigned programmes and advocacy interns and provide input to the performance management of other Iranti team members.
• Support the professional development of the LBQ programme and advocacy interns.
Finance, Fundraising, Reporting and M&E: (10%)
• Supported by the Programmes Manager in developing and managing the programme budget in line with our finance policies and procedures.
• Ensure high quality narrative and financial monthly reporting as per requirements.
• Provide support and data to the M&E officer to improve the quality of our delivery and impact.
Skills, Experience and behaviour requirements
• A commitment to Iranti’s mission and a clear understanding of the links between advocacy research, and community building, campaigning and media work with a proven track record of delivering effective advocacy campaigns.
• Proven technical advocacy and stakeholder management skills.
• Be a Queer Feminist with an experience understanding of intersectionality.
• Good understanding of the LBQ sector and knowledge of the advocacy issues relating to LBQ women.
• Good networks within the sector and with associates.
• Good research, writing and presentation and project management skills.
WE OFFER :
• A dynamic work environment, with room for career growth
• A motivated team that will allow you to implement your own ideas.
• The possibility to work for one of Africa’s leading trans, lesbian and intersex human rights NGOs.
• A full-time position with medical and provident fund benefits.
TO APPLY
Kindly send a cover letter of application and your CV to admin@authenticorganisations.com by close of business on 21 July 2023.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Lesbian, Trans* and Intersex persons are encouraged to apply.
Candidates based in East and Southern Africa are welcome.