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IGLYO Programmes Manager Application Form

Thank you for applying for the role of Programmes Manager at IGLYO. We are excited to read your application!

Before filling out the Online Application Form below, please make sure to carefully read the full Application Pack and download and fill out our Experiences & Qualifications form to be uploaded as a PDF below. Once you're ready, please fill out the form below.

Please note that, in the initial shortlisting, our main consideration is the information in the "Motivation, Skills and Knowledge" section of the online application form below, so please be as detailed as possible. The Experiences & Qualifications form is looked at in greater details in the case of shortlisted applicants.

We will only consider candidates who have fully filled in the application form below. We do not accept email applications.

Please write your responses in your own words and use specific examples that clearly explain your personal contribution, decisions and learning. We have seen an increase in generic applications produced using generative AI, which do not allow us to assess a candidate’s actual experience or judgement. The use of generative AI to generate, draft or substantially rewrite your answers will therefore work against your application. We will not accept applications using generative AI, as we will be unable to assess your individual skills and suitability for the role. Standard spelling, grammar and accessibility tools may be used.

The application deadline is Sunday 13 September 2026 at 23:59 CEST. Informal enquiries about the post can be sent to IGLYO’s Executive Director, Bella FitzPatrick (she/her) at bella@iglyo.org.

Thanks, and good luck!
About you
1.First name(Required.)
2.Last name(Required.)
3.Pronouns (optional)
4.Email address(Required.)
5.Repeat email address(Required.)
6.Phone number

Please make sure to include your country code (e.g. +32...,).(Required.)
7.Are you eligible to work in Belgium (EU nationality or Belgium working visa)?

Due to Belgian requirements, applicants must already have, or be able independently to obtain, the right to work in Belgium. IGLYO is unfortunately unable to sponsor a work visa or work permit for this position. We recognise that immigration and residency situations can be complex and will provide reasonable administrative support, where possible, to candidates who already have the right to work in Belgium.
(Required.)
Experiences & Qualifications Form
8.Please attach your filled out Experiences & Qualifications form in PDF

Please make sure you do NOT include your personal details (name, surname, phone number) in the PDF Experiences & Qualification form to ensure we can anonymise your application.
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Motivation, Skills and Knowledge
When recruiting new team members, we focus primarily on the skills, knowledge, and experience that candidates would bring to the role. We are less concerned with formal qualifications or whether someone has previously held an identical position, and more interested in how they would approach the responsibilities of the Programmes Manager at IGLYO. Experience may come from paid employment, volunteering, activism, community organising, research, education or other settings.

The application questions are designed to help us understand how your experience relates to the key competencies required for the role. Please use concrete and diverse examples wherever possible, focusing on what you did, how you approached the situation, the decisions you made and what you learned. We do not expect applicants to meet every criterion or to be equally strong in all areas, and we are committed to supporting the continued learning and professional development of our staff.

Before completing the application, please read the job description and personal specifications carefully. All questions should be answered in English, which is IGLYO’s working language and will also be used during interviews.
9.Reason for applying to this role (200 words max)

What motivates you to apply for this position with IGLYO? What interests you about working for an international LGBTQI youth and student organisation, and what would you hope to contribute to the organisation in this position?(Required.)
10.Event Management (250 words/1500 characters max)

What is your experience organising international events, conferences, training, seminars or study visits? Do you have experience organising such programmes specifically for youth, LGBTQI people or other minorities or marginalised communities? Tell us about how you approach event management while balancing donor requirements, budgetary constraints, accessibility requirements and participants’ needs and priorities.(Required.)
11.Project and Programmes Management (250 words/1500 characters max)

Please describe your experience in managing multi-year, complex projects with multiple deadlines and with the involvement of several partners. How do you keep track of activities, ensure compliance, and plan workload efficiently? Provide an example that shows your organisational skills and planning skills.(Required.)
12.Team Management (250 words/1500 characters max)

Please describe your approach to leading and supporting staff and/or volunteers. How do you encourage collaboration, inclusion, accountability, wellbeing, and professional growth within a team? Give an example that illustrates your leadership style and values.(Required.)
13.Education and Training (Max 250 words/1500 characters max)

Do you have experience, professionally or as an activist or volunteer, in designing educational resources, learning materials, workshops or educational sessions? Have you ever acted as a trainer or facilitator, online or offline? What is your approach to education and training? How do you ensure that the content delivered is accessible, inclusive and in line with participants’ needs? Provide concrete examples from your experience.(Required.)
14.Grant Management and Fundraising (250 words/1500 characters max)

Please describe your experience developing funding proposals and managing and reporting on grants from institutional donors. Using concrete examples, explain how you identified or developed an appropriate funding opportunity, aligned organisational and donor priorities, and ensured compliance throughout implementation.(Required.)
15.Crisis Management (250 words/1500 characters max)

Provide an example of a time when something went completely wrong in a project and how you responded.(Required.)
16.Accountability (200 words/1450 characters max)

Tell us about a time when you made a mistake and took accountability for it.(Required.)
Referees
Please think of two referees who could support your application. These can include current or past managers, colleagues, volunteers, etc. who have been or were involved with you professionally. We will only contact them, with your permission, as a last stage if you are selected for the position. 
17.Referee 1(Required.)
18.Referee 2(Required.)