Call for Applications (Tender): External Lawyer to Provide Legal Support for LGBTIQ+ Communities

TENDER

Call for Applications for an External Lawyer for establishing legal support

Project: Together for LGBTIQ+ Equality

ERA – LGBTI Equal Rights Association for Western Balkans and Türkiye is launching a new call for applications within the project Together for LGBTIQ+ Equality. We are looking for an experienced external lawyer to provide legal support for LGBTIQ+ individuals, activists, and civil society organizations across the region.

Across the Western Balkans and Türkiye, LGBTIQ+ people continue to face discrimination, harassment, violence, and institutional neglect. This tender presents an opportunity to enhance access to justice and support activists and organizations that fight for equality.

What We Are Looking For

The selected legal professional will:

  • Provide confidential legal counseling and representation for LGBTIQ+ people.

  • Support activists and CSOs in strategic litigation, compliance, and advocacy.

  • Establish a case management and reporting system to ensure transparency and impact.

  • Submit regular monitoring reports documenting trends, challenges, and progress.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in providing legal support to LGBTIQ+ persons and activists.

  • Proven experience working with civil society and/or marginalized communities.

Contract Details

  • Total value: EUR 17,500 (divided across up to three years).

  • Duration: 25 months.

  • Deadline for submission: 31 May, 16:00 CET.

How to Apply

All tender documents, including submission forms and details on required services, can be found here:
👉 Tender Documentation
For more details, please download the tender document.

Applications should be submitted by email to office@lgbti-era.org with the subject line:
Call for Applications for an External Lawyer – Together for LGBTIQ+ Equality project.

Contact

For questions, please reach out to:
Bojana Simić
bojana@lgbti-era.org

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