We are looking for a person to take on the position of Assistant to support the Technical Secretariat of the Network Without LGBTI+ Violence. We welcome applications from people living in any country in Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n
Receipt of applications: Applications will be received until Sunday 27 July 2025 11:59 pm (Colombia time).<\/p>\n
Position information:
\n1. Position: Assistant to the Technical Secretariat of the Regional Network Without LGBTI Violence.<\/p>\n
2. Description: The Regional Network Without LGBTI Violence is a network of social organizations that monitors and documents homicides of LGBTI people in Latin America and the Caribbean, thereby designing and implementing dissemination and advocacy strategies at the regional level to help prevent, address, investigate and sanction bias-based violence. The selected person will provide technical, operational and research assistance to the Technical Secretariat of the Regional Network Without LGBTI Violence, with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative data analysis, systematization of information, support for the production of reports and accompaniment in internal articulation, research and documentation processes. He\/she will be under the supervision of the person who coordinates the Technical Secretariat.<\/p>\n
3. Activities to be carried out: The assistant person will report directly to the coordination of the Technical Secretariat of the Network and, within the framework of the project, to Colombia Diversa. Among the main functions are the following:
\n\u25cf Support the collection, organisation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data on homicides and other serious human rights violations against LGBTIQ+ people in Latin America and the Caribbean.
\n\u25cf Collaborate in the preparation of presentations, dissemination documents and regional advocacy content.
\n\u25cf Accompany in the processes of articulation between the organisations of the Network to develop research strategies, communication actions, dissemination of the Network's figures and findings.
\n\u25cf Assist in making requests and responding to requests from IACHR, IACHR Court and other UN mechanisms (Treaty Committees, etc.).
\n\u25cf Support the internal communications work of the Network Without Violence by sending regular mailings on progress to members.
\nSupport the functioning of the Network's spaces and bodies. It is also expected to provide general support to the operational activities and actions of the project, under the requirements of the Technical Secretariat of the Network.<\/p>\n
\u25cf Others that may arise in the development of the activities of the Network Without Violence and designated by the Technical Secretariat.<\/p>\n
4. Type of contract: Contract for the provision of services, governed by the legislation, rates and taxes of the Republic of Colombia. The contract will be signed initially until November 2025 and may be renewed depending on performance and availability of resources.<\/p>\n
5. Value: The Contract will have a value of approximately $3.000.000.000 Colombian Pesos (COP) per month:<\/p>\n
1 . They will be paid in Colombian pesos for nationals, in the case of foreign persons, the same may vary at the time of negotiation with the international bank and will fluctuate according to exchange rates, as well as withholding and withholding taxes.
\ntaxes.<\/p>\n
6. Qualifications: To be eligible for the position, the person must meet and accredit the following requirements:
\nRecent graduates of university degrees related to Social Sciences, Data Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Gender Studies, Human Rights or other related fields.
\n\u25cf Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in advocacy and\/or research, especially on gender-based violence and violence against LGBTI+ persons.
\nLanguages: Minimum requirements are Spanish and English B1. It will be positively valued: Portuguese.
\n\u25cf Knowledge: The person is expected to have knowledge in:
\nGender-based violence, violence against LGBTIQ+ people, intersectional perspective.
\n-Tools and methodologies for social research.
\n-Database management.
\nPlace of Residence: It is not necessary for the person to reside in Colombia.
\nApplications from LGBTI+ people, from an intersectional perspective, residing in Latin America will be positively considered.<\/p>\n
Clarifications on the monthly value of the contract.
\n(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.
\n(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. In case of being a resident in Colombia, you must pay social security and submit payroll with each collection account of the contract.
\n(c) Bank Fees for International Transfers. Colombia Diversa will not assume the costs for international transfers and they will be charged to the monthly amount.<\/p>\n