Application deadline20 April 2024

The Network Without LGBTI Violence brings together 10 organisations working for the defence of the rights of LGBTI people in ten countries in Latin America and the Caribbean: Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and the Dominican Republic.

The Network's objective is to contribute to the eradication of violence against LGBT people in Latin America and the Caribbean, especially those motivated by their sexual orientation and gender identity. To this end, we promote the investigation and documentation of cases, improved access to justice and guarantees of non-repetition.

Service to be contracted: Consultancy for the construction of a methodology for capacity building for research and advocacy for the members of the Network Without Violence (hereinafter The Network); which will be developed in person with the member organisations.

Description: Colombia Diversa requires the hiring of a person with experience in the design of training spaces and articulation between civil society organisations, to design a methodology for capacity building that considers the exchange of learning and the implementation of joint actions between member organisations. This methodology will then be implemented through on-site visits by the Technical Secretariat of the Network.

The objectives of the on-site visits to be included in the methodology are as follows:

1. Diagnosis of the organisation visited.
2. Capacity building for the registration and analysis of cases of violence against LGBTI people in their respective countries.
3. Exchange of experiences and knowledge between member organisations on their respective observatories.
4. Promotion of advocacy activities in the territory.

Objective of the consultancy: to hire a person to develop a methodology to strengthen the capacities of La Red organisations in research and advocacy on a face-to-face basis.

Consultancy activities:

• Identify, together with the Technical Secretariat, the Network's needs and procedures applicable to the development of the methodology.
• Elaborate a methodological proposal in accordance with the objectives foreseen for the on-site visits, considering the development of the necessary instruments for their implementation and evaluation.
• Make a presentation and training on the methodology with the Technical Secretariat team and the members of the Network who will participate in the on-site visits.

Timetable for implementation:

Week 1: Identification of needs and procedures for implementing the consultancy

Weeks 2 - 3: Development of the methodological proposal with instruments for its implementation and evaluation.

Week 4: Validation of the methodology with the Network organisations.

Week 5: Presentation and training on the previously approved methodological proposal.

Consultancy deliverables:

1. Technical document / work plan that clearly explains the scope of the methodology and the timeframe for implementation.
2. Approved methodology document for on-site visits
3. Instruments for the implementation of the methodology and its evaluation.

Type of contract and term: The contract will be made through a contract for the provision of services, governed by the laws of Colombia, for a maximum term of one (1) month and 15 days.

Value: USD$1000 USD (One thousand US dollars) subject to the Legislation, rates and taxes of the Republic of Colombia. They will be paid in Colombian pesos for nationals (converted at the exchange rate assigned in the projects). In the case of foreigners, the same may vary at the time of negotiation with the international bank and will fluctuate according to the exchange rates of the projects that finance the development in Colombia Diversa, as well as the corresponding withholding taxes of up to 20% according to the type of organisation. See details at the bottom of the page [1].

Requirements: To apply for this call you must:

1. Present a work proposal in which the activities described above are included.
2. Curriculum Vitae [2] indicating the experience it has to develop the object of the consultancy.

Applications from LGBTI+ people from an intersectional perspective are welcome.

Selection Process: Please send the above-described documents to the following email address sinviolencialgbti@gmail.com  with subject: Consultancy Methodology Travel in loco.

Reception of Applications:

Evaluation: The Evaluation Committee will pre-qualify the work proposals and assess the profiles and experiences of the applicants.

Deliberation and Selection: The Committee will make a decision based on the information submitted and may request interviews to further investigate the proposal submitted.

Acceptance: The Administrative Area of Colombia Diversa will be contacted to request additional documents and prepare the contract.

[1] Clarifications on the value of the contract.

(a) Variation in value. The value may vary according to the exchange rate between Colombian pesos and dollars on the day the payment is negotiated each month. It may also vary due to the rates generated between Colombian pesos and the currency of the bank account where the payment will be received. Colombia Diversa will not assume positive or negative differences caused by exchange rates.

(b) Taxes and Withholding Taxes. Likewise, please note that according to the Colombian Legislation the values may be encumbered by fees, taxes or additional obligations. Withholding taxes for payments abroad to foreigners are twenty percent (20%) or as established by the Colombian Legislation in force. If you are a resident in Colombia, you must pay the respective taxation for this type of services.

(c) Bank Fees for International Transfers. Colombia Diversa will not assume the costs for international transfers and they will be charged to the sum.

[2] In the case of trans, non-binary, gender-diverse or queer people, it is not necessary for your legal document to reflect your gender identity or gender expression. Please also indicate in your email the pronouns and names by which you self-identify.