For this position, we are looking for an advocate with strong competency and interest in trans issues. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least four years of experience working in policy, advocacy, or European institutions (particularly the EU).
• At least two years of experience working in a national, regional, or international organisation
• Work or volunteer experience in trans, LGBTI, and/or human rights

Required:

• Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written) with strong writing skills
• Ability to analyse and contribute to European-level policy and legislative processes
• Ability to support complex working processes
• Understand and embrace intersectionality in their work
• Highly comfortable with working with policy makers, partners, and external stakeholders
• Comfortable speaking in public to a diverse set of audiences – from local trans advocates to EU policymakers
• High sense of initiative, and able to manage stressful situations
• Ability to manage a high workload and prioritise tasks as needed
• Sound ability to work individually and within diverse teams
• Indisputable work ethics
• Reporting skills for funding and external communications
• Commitment to TGEU values and policies

Preferred:

• Ability to take responsibility for planning how and when to carry out the tasks required to complete this project, and when to ask for input from others
• Good knowledge of another European language or Russian
• Knowledge of the European human rights framework
• Understand power dynamics and issues experienced by marginalised groups
• Experience preparing written and oral interventions for policymakers
• Organising experience in trans, LGBTQI, or other social movements