Organizational context: UN Women has been working in Colombia since 2005, aligning with national priorities and international human rights instruments for women. The organization supports national and subnational efforts to ensure women are beneficiaries and protagonists in democracy, peace, security, and sustainable development. The Peace and Security unit focuses on integrating humanitarian action, development, and peacebuilding, prioritizing women's rights and leadership in crisis prevention, response, and recovery.

Job purpose: The Analyst in Justice, Protection, and Localization will lead and coordinate efforts to support the implementation of international frameworks for women's rights at national and local levels. This involves aligning with Colombian legal and public policy on women, peace, security, justice, and combating impunity for crimes against women. The role also focuses on protecting women human rights defenders and ensuring their meaningful participation in peace and security initiatives. The position contributes to building resilient systems that protect rights, prevent crises, and support long-term recovery for women and girls.

Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate the Peace and Security unit's work on implementing international frameworks for women's rights, aligning with Colombian policy on women, peace, security, justice, and combating impunity. Develop strategic planning, programmatic, and budgetary implementation for assigned projects, adhering to UN Women policies.



Contribute to strengthening UN Women Colombia's management model and territorial approach for integrated mandate implementation. Provide advisory and facilitation support for coordination spaces related to the thematic area. Develop proposals and projects to strengthen strategic alliances and mobilize funds, focusing on the thematic area, and support inter-agency initiatives.

Education:
A Master's degree in Political Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Development Cooperation, Gender Studies, Women's Rights, Peacebuilding, or Conflict Resolution is required. A Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Humanities, or Social Sciences (Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work) or related fields is also acceptable.

Work

experience:
Requires at least 2 years of specialized advisory, implementation, and programmatic monitoring experience in justice, comprehensive care for conflict-affected victims, human rights protection, conflict resolution, gender, and women's rights in peacebuilding or transitional contexts. Experience in international cooperation project management, working with women's organizations and civil society, and supporting policy implementation is necessary. Demonstrated leadership and team development skills, along with proficiency in office software and web-based management systems, are required.

Skills:
Gender awareness and sensitivity, Accountability, Creative problem-solving, Effective communication, Inclusive collaboration, Stakeholder engagement, Leading by example.

Required languages:

Desired languages:

📌 Analista en Justicia, Protección y Localización (Bogotá)
🏢 UN Atlas
📍 Bogotá