African Queer Youth Initative

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African Queer Youth Initiative (AQYI)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Volunteering
  • Experience level: 0-2 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Volunteer position (unpaid)
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 12/07/2026
  • Location: Remote (global)
LGBTQI+ rights/ SOGIESC
African Queer Youth Initiative (AQYI) is a network of youth activists working with LGBTQI+ young people across Africa. We build visibility, strengthen connections, and support community-led action through networking, advocacy, knowledge sharing, capacity development, and strategic partnerships. At the heart of our work is a commitment to ensuring that LGBTQI+ young people are meaningfully included in decisions that affect their lives.

We are looking for queer young people across Africa who care deeply about the rights and well-being of LGBTQI+ communities and want to help shape this work with us. Our members play a key role in guiding our programmes, ensuring they reflect the diverse realities and needs of our communities.

Eligibility/Requirements

To be a member:

  • You must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
  • Be an LGBTQI+ person from Africa and commit to supporting the goals and objectives of the AQYI.
  • Our current working languages are English and French, which means members must possess sufficient understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills in either language. The ability to communicate in both languages is an added advantage.
  • Be willing and able to commit a minimum of 5 hours a week to AQYI activities, including contributing meaningfully to conversations, responding to emails, and participating in planned activities.
  • We encourage applicants from the following backgrounds to apply:
    – Human Rights
    – HIV/AIDs advocacy
    – Movement Building
    – Strong Leadership Skills
    – Experience in Fundraising
    – Writing and Research experience
    – Communication (news media, social media, graphic design, etc.)
    – Experience with Litigation and advocacy
    – Information Technology
    – Experience and/or involvement with local, regional, or international volunteer organisations
    – Facilitation and Public Speaking
    – Experience with Policy Analysis
    – Interpretation/Translation

We accept members from diverse backgrounds and skills. Applicants must demonstrate (in their application) how relevant their skills or experiences are to our work and the potential impact on our communities in Africa.

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