Published: until 20 January 2022.

1. Description. The Human Rights Area of Colombia Diversa 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 with 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.

2. Duties of the post
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 studies in the area of Human Rights.
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 contract. Fixed-term employment contract.

4. Value. Monthly salary for a maximum value of $ 3,762,000 + benefits, but this value may decrease depending on experience, academic background, performance in the evaluation process and placement within the institutional salary scale.

5. Dedication. Full time.

6. Requirements.
a) Studies.
● Professional in Economics, Political Science, Sociology 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.
a) Place of Residence. Once the health crisis has been overcome, in the terms of the
decreed by the authorities, shall reside in Bogotá, Colombia.

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

8. Proceso de Selección. Por favor enviar su hoja de vida aplicación a los correos co***********@*************sa.org y cp*****@*************sa.org con el asunto: “Profesional DH-Investigación” hasta el 20 de enero del 2022 a las 11:59pm (hora de Colombia).

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