Date: 7–17 July 2026

Position. Peace and transitional justice lawyer

This call is part of the work of the Peace and Transitional Justice Area of Colombia Diversa, aimed at promoting the participation of LGBTIQ+ people in peacebuilding and strengthening access to justice and comprehensive reparation for victims.

Job profile. We are looking for a professional with a law degree, with a valid professional card and at least 4 years of experience in human rights, international humanitarian law, peace and transitional justice, constitutional law or criminal law. The role is oriented to the strategic litigation of cases of gender-based violence in the context of the armed conflict, as well as legal advocacy and research processes. Knowledge of gender and differential approaches is required, as well as experience working with LGBTIQ+ population. The selected person should have strong skills for the elaboration and drafting of complex legal and social documents, high analytical skills and availability to carry out field work. Knowledge of qualitative methodologies and interest in research is desirable, as well as fluency in a second language, preferably English.

Description. The person who performs the functions of this position will work under the coordination of the Peace and Transitional Justice Area of Colombia Diversa or whoever the latter designates as supervisor of the contract and will be in charge of activities related to the promotion of access to transitional justice for victims of gender-based violence in the framework of the armed conflict.

Functions. The main functions include the following:

1. Accompany and represent cases of gender-based violence before the Special Jurisdiction for Peace.
2. Support the construction and execution of litigation strategies for the incorporation of the gender approach before the Special Jurisdiction for Peace.
3. Participate in the meetings established by the Peace and Transitional Justice Area team with the different bodies of the Integral Peace System.
4. Work in articulation with partner organisations for the construction of strategies and the production of documents.
5. Provide consultations and legal advice to victims of gender-based violence.
6. Advocacy actions before various regional and international bodies on peace, armed conflict and transitional justice.
7. Draft documents for litigation and advocacy that are part of the objectives of the Peace and Transitional Justice Area.
8. Representing the organisation at events, roundtables and different scenarios of alliance work or national and international advocacy.
9. Support follow-up, monitoring and reporting on Peace and Transitional Justice projects.
10. Complete the documentation requested by donors in support of the contract.
11. Any other tasks assigned by the Coordination of the Peace and Transitional Justice Area or the Executive Directorate of Colombia Diversa associated with the object of the present contract.

Type of recruitment. A fixed-term employment contract until December 2026, with a probationary period in accordance with current employment legislation.

Remuneration. The monthly salary will be $4,200,000 M/Cte, plus statutory benefits.

Dedication. A commitment of 40 hours per week is expected.

Execution time - Start date. Between late July and early August 2026, subject to the completion of the selection process and the signing of the contract.

Requirements.

1. Undergraduate degree in law with a valid professional card.
2. Demonstrable professional experience of at least seventeen (17) months if they have specialised in the fields of criminal law, criminal procedure, international humanitarian law, conflict resolution, human rights, transitional justice or similar. If not specialised, a total of forty-one (41) months of experience in these areas is required.
3. I meet the requirements to be registered with the Register of Lawyers of the Autonomous System for Legal Advice and Defence (SAAD-Víctimas) in order to provide legal representation in cases assigned to the organisation, as set out in Resolution 857 of 2024, which amended Resolution 786 of 2020.
4. Knowledge of gender-based approaches and differentiated approaches, as well as experience of working with the LGBTIQ+ community.
5. Skills in drafting and writing complex legal and social documents, analytical skills and availability for field work.
6. Fluency in English is desirable.

Place of residence: The candidate must live in Bogotá and be available to travel.

How to apply?

To apply for this position, you must complete the following form by 17 July 2026, at 11.59 pm: Application form.

All applications must be submitted using the application form, applications made via email or any other means will not be considered.

Those who are shortlisted, based on their CV and answers to the form, will receive an invitation to take a short test.

If you continue in the selection process, you will be contacted for an interview.

Confidentiality

The information that becomes known within the framework of this process may not be disclosed to third parties, unless there is express written authorisation from Colombia Diversa.

*LGBTIQ+ applicants will be considered positively..

Thank you for your interest in being part of Colombia Diversa!