IT & technology management consultant

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of ILGA World's Information Technology and Security policy, ensuring compliance with international standards and adapting policies to a global human rights organisation's context.
• Conduct strategic assessments of digital platforms, cloud infrastructure, and communication systems. Propose and implement enhancements to improve performance, security, and accessibility.
• Strengthen IT security, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols to safeguard organisational operations and sensitive information, with special attention to human rights risk environments.
• Design and deliver training sessions, documentation, and onboarding materials to strengthen internal IT capacity and support organisational adoption of new tools and practices.

This role creates positive change by strengthening secure, inclusive, and sustainable technology solutions that support ILGA World's global human rights advocacy, particularly for LGBTI communities, with special attention to users in the Global South and low-resource settings.

• A degree in information technology, computer science, business, communications, or a related field with graduate-level education or equivalent senior-level consulting experience preferred.
• Proven experience in IT management, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure consulting — ideally in NGO, nonprofit, or international federation contexts.
• Strong command of cloud-based services and platforms — including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and encrypted storage solutions, with proficiency in macOS and Windows environments, SharePoint, VPNs, and digital hygiene tools.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining IT and security policies aligned with international standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001.

• This is a remote consultancy with a remuneration of 3,500 CHF monthly for a 12-month period.
• Flexible availability expected to provide needed one-on-one support as confirmed by the Operations manager.

ILGA World is an organization dedicated to advancing LGBTI equality globally through human rights advocacy and supporting a diverse global movement.