Open call: 18 July to 28 July 2025.

Description. Colombia Diversa's Human Rights Division is in charge of collecting, systematising and analysing information on the human rights situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people at the national level. With this information, reports and studies are prepared, and advocacy strategies are designed and implemented before State institutions and international human rights bodies in terms of protection, prevention and access to justice, and organisational strengthening for both human rights organisations and other LGBT organisations. The selected person will work in the Area's team supporting these tasks.

Activities of the position:
a) Research and documentation of human rights violations against LGBT people in Colombia.
b) Systematisation of registered cases of human rights violations against LGBT persons in Colombia Diversa's databases.
c) Administration of Colombia Diversa's database of human rights violations against LGBT persons.
(d) Monitoring of recorded cases of human rights violations and the actions of the authorities in Colombia.
(e) Design and development of quantitative methodologies for the Human Rights Division's studies.
f) Drafting of the report on LGBT human rights in Colombia.
(g) Preparation of other national reports and documents on the human rights situation of the LGBT population addressed to other organisations, official institutions, multilateral agencies or the media.
(h) To devise and implement strategies for the dissemination of human rights reports in Colombia.
i) To devise and implement advocacy strategies before state institutions and international organisations for the recognition and guarantee of the rights of the LGBT population in Colombia.
j) Other functions assigned by the Directorate of Colombia Diversa in the development of the functions of the position.

Type of Recruitment. Service contract, to start in August 2025.

Value. Monthly fees of approximately $ 6,600,000 Colombian pesos.

Dedication. For compliance with the activities and products established in the service provision contract.

Requirements:

1. a) Studies.
   Professional in economics, political science, sociology, law or related fields.
   ● Postgraduate degree related to the area of work.
   ● At least three (3) years of research experience in quantitative methodologies, mixed methodologies, database management, specialized software (Stata, R, among others). Knowledge of gender and international law is a plus.
   b) Language: Knowledge of English would be an asset.
   c) Place of Residence. Bogotá, Colombia.

Applications from LGBTI+ people and their different intersections are welcome.

Place of residence: Bogotá.

How to apply:  

To apply for this role, you must complete the following form before 28 July 2025.

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

Evaluation. The Evaluation Committee will pre-qualify the resumes and select 3 for interview.

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

Disqualifications for hiring. Natural persons whose family circle includes an employee or contractor up to the second degree of consanguinity, affinity or civil relationship, who is currently linked to the organisation, will be ineligible to contract goods and services with Colombia Diversa. In the case of legal persons, the same restriction will apply in relation to their board of directors or management.

When the inability arises during the selection process, it shall be understood that the tenderer waives its participation in the process and the rights arising therefrom.

*LGBTIQ+ applicants will be considered positively.

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