Research manager

The Research Manager is an integral part of ILGA World , leading the organisation’s research function to inform, strengthen, and support advocacy, policy engagement, and capacity building for LGBTI organisations globally.

The role is responsible for implementing ILGA World’s research strategy as a core contribution to the organisation’s broader strategic goals and priorities, including those set out inthe 2025–2029 Strategic Plan .

The Research Manager ensures that ILGA World’s research work is timely, rigorous, accessible, and responsive to the evolving needs of advocacy, movements, and decision-makers.

The Research Manager leads the collation, production, and dissemination of high-impact, data-driven research through key resources such as theILGA World Database and theILGA World Monitor , ensuring that data and analysis effectively inform advocacy strategies, policy discussions, and public narratives.

The role oversees flagship research initiatives, including Laws on Us and Our Identities Under Arrest , while contributing to the strategic development of ILGA World’s research portfolio and strengthening collaboration with internal programmes, ILGA regions, member organisations, and external partners.

Working closely with the Director of Programmes and colleagues across ILGA World, the Research Manager helps strengthen coherence between research, advocacy, and movement-building work, ensuring that research meaningfully informs and reinforces ILGA World’s efforts across intersecting human rights issues.

The Research Manager will manage one staff member and a team of consultants.