On 1 July 2009, the Presidency of the European Union is taken by Sweden for the next six months. Traditionally, ILGA-Europe presents its Memorandum to the EU Presidency identifying its expectations and setting challenges for the Presidency.

On 26 June 2009, Valdas Adamkus, the President of the Republic of Lithuania, vetoed a law adopted by the Lithuanian parliament on 16 June 2009 and which banned 'propaganda of homosexuality and bisexuality'.

The post holder will provide efficient organisational and administrative support to the Finance Administrative Service Area with specific focus on assisting in the planning and organizing of ILGA-Europe’s annual conference.