Are you passionate about the human rights and wellbeing of trans and non-binary people? Are you dedicated to the leadership and sustainability of trans organisations? Would you like to inspire and support a diverse group of staff, board members, and organisational members in achieving TGEU’s mission? If so, this may be the job for you!

TGEU is looking for its next Executive Director to help lead and strengthen the organisation. Key areas of responsibility include organisational development (creating systems and structures to help staff and the Board meet the goals of the membership),  fundraising (through government contracts and private foundations), and human resources (building and supporting staff skills and capacities). 

We encourage applications from candidates with different qualifications and experiences, regardless of formal education or background. If you think you meet most of the qualifications listed below, please apply!

Core competencies & attributes

• Transformative leadership that positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interests of an organisation.
• Ability to determine strategies to move an organisation forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Commitment to supporting staff with an emphasis on staff training, healthy working dynamics, and creating a positive and constructive work environment.
• Demonstrate superior organisational skills and an ability to set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Adaptability and a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Understand and practice ethical behaviours and anti-racist, decolonial and intersectional organisational practices, ensuring that these are consistent and align with TGEU’s values and mission.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to work within a membership-based and membership-led organisation subject to German laws and regulations.
• Continuously assess, improve and develop new ways to sustain organisational operations that help rebuild and strengthen organisational structures.
• Continually assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organisation.
• Think strategically and assess options and actions based on the organisation’s vision, values, and evolving needs.
• Oriented towards achieving organisational and financial sustainability.
• Comfort working with budgets, grant reports, and financial statements.

Professional experience & credentials

• At least 5 years’ senior management or leadership experience in a non-profit organisation with experience in hiring, managing, and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles for civil society organisations and social justice movements.
• Academic credentials consistent with the Executive Director role, though candidates with substantial community leadership are encouraged to apply. A university degree is not required to work at TGEU, but a related academic degree may be required by the German government to secure a work visa.
• Prior experience in human resources management with evidence of a collaborative and respectful management style.
• Possesses or is willing to acquire knowledge of German and EU legislation applicable to non-profit organisations, including employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, and funding requirements.
• Has dealt directly with a governance Board, building a positive and productive working relationship.
  Past experience as serving as an organisation’s ambassador and spokesperson.
• Experience working with government representatives, policy makers, funders, international human rights organisations and social justice movements.
• Fluent ability to speak, read, and write in English. Proficiency or fluency in German would be considered an asset as well.
• Willingness to relocate to Berlin, with travel as required. Assistance for relocation will be available.