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  •  Partnerships Coordinator

    • Location: Remote work, ideally based in Europe, North Africa, East/Southeast Asia
    • Date of Joining: As soon as possible, no later than August 2026
    • Reporting to: Partnerships Manager
    • Contract: Independent contract (to start), Full-time

    About Planeterra

    Planeterra is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to using Community Tourism as a catalyst to improve people’s lives, protect & restore natural environments, and celebrate cultures. As the leading non-profit worldwide in this field, Planeterra is committed to empowering local communities in travel destinations to establish successful micro-enterprises and benefit from the tourism industry. 

    Registered as a non-profit organization in Canada and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in the United States, Planeterra operates on a global scale, making a tangible impact through responsible tourism initiatives. Learn more at Planeterra.org. 

    Position Summary

    Are you someone with a creative eye and a professional edge — who cares deeply about how something looks and reads, and who is just as tuned in to the needs of the people you’re communicating with? Do you want to join a dynamic nonprofit that’s committed to creating meaningful change?

    This is an opportunity to join Planeterra at the heart of our partnerships team — owning the communications and coordination work that keeps our partner relationships running well, while building direct relationship management experience over time. If you take pride in the craft of communication – in design, in detail, in getting the tone right – and bring that same care to the people and relationships behind it, this role is for you. The role is remote, deadline-driven, and suits someone who holds themselves to high standards – delivering high-quality work on time and on budget.

    What You’ll Do

    You’ll support the Partnerships Manager across communication, coordination, and relationship management — taking ownership of foundational tasks first, and expanding your scope as you grow into the role. Your work spans four areas:

    Reporting & Partner Communication

    • Support the development and implementation of partner communication plans, contributing to key messages, formats, channels, and timelines
    • Prepare communication materials — summaries, dashboards, brief updates, and presentations – to support alignment across teams internally and externally
    • Structure and present programme progress, financial data, and results in a clear and partner-relevant way
    • Coordinate the development of partner reports — quarterly, annual, and ad hoc — ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with agreed deliverables
    • Support the development of impact reporting to help partners understand the difference their investment makes

    Content & Materials Development

    • Coordinate the development of destination-level communication materials, including content for travellers, guides, and in-destination use
    • Support the creation of visual and written content assets, including experience descriptions, photos, and videos
    • Support the development of partner-facing content, including social media, articles, and communication materials
    • Contribute to impact stories and case studies that demonstrate partnership results
    • Ensure partners are appropriately featured across website content, reports, and publications
    • Support joint communication outputs such as campaigns, presentations, and events
    • Ensure information about Planeterra’s community partners and experiences is consistent, accurate, and accessible across all channels

    Relationship Management

    • Maintain regular working relationships with partner communications, marketing, and fundraising teams, ensuring alignment and smooth coordination
    • Ensure communication activities are well-coordinated, realistic, and aligned with partnership priorities
    • Oversee relationships with DMCs and travel agencies, serving as a reliable point of contact
    • Support the development and delivery of partner onboarding and training materials
    • Over time, take on increasing responsibility for direct account management across the partner portfolio

    Administration, Coordination & CRM

    • Keep the partner and prospect CRM accurate, up to date, and well-organised
    • Support the assessment of new partnership leads, helping to evaluate fit and readiness for engagement
    • Provide general administrative support to the Partnerships Manager, including document preparation and internal coordination
    • Work across teams to gather inputs, ensure consistency in communication outputs, and maintain alignment with brand guidelines and partner requirements
    • Ensure all communication outputs are delivered on time and meet quality standards

    Our Ideal Candidate

    This role suits someone who is at an earlier stage in their career but already has a clear professional identity — someone who knows how they work, holds themselves to a high standard, and doesn’t need external pressure to stay on top of things.

    Experience & skills

    • A genuine interest in responsible travel, impact, sustainability, and/or social entrepreneurship
    • Experience in communications, reporting, or content development
    • Experience in the tourism or travel industry is an advantage.
    • Excellent written and verbal English — you can write a clear partner report and an engaging impact story with equal confidence
    • A strong aesthetic sensibility — you know how to put together a presentation that is clear, well-designed, and a pleasure to read
    • Experience working with or alongside stakeholder, partner, or account management functions
    • Proficiency in Canva, Google Slides, or similar tools
    • Familiarity with CRM systems and project management tools
    • Curious about technology and excited by what AI makes possible — you like to explore and experiment.

    How you work

    • Strong listening and interpersonal skills, with genuine interest in understanding partner needs and expectations
    • Highly organised and dependable, with a strong track record of following through on commitments
    • Self-driven and effective in a remote setting — manages time well, communicates proactively, and flags issues early
    • Exceptional attention to detail across all written and visual outputs
    • Professionally adaptable — able to calibrate tone and presentation style to suit the audience, from internal coordination to senior partner engagement

    About this role

    • This is a remote work opportunity; however, candidates will ideally be based in one of the following regions: Europe, North Africa, or East/Southeast Asia would be an advantage
    • Must have the capability to work from home (stable internet connection). 
    • Full Time (independent contract at start, possibility for an employment contract in the future, will depend on country location).
    • Attending organizational meetings and events outside of typical work hours may be required due to time zone differences.
    • Occasional travel, both regional and international, may be required
    • Benefits: 15 days paid leave, plus birthday, holiday bonus day, and six wellbeing days
    • All mandatory public holidays based on country of residence
    • Health benefits or allowance depending on nature of employment contract 
    • Travel benefit (details to be provided)

    How to Apply

    Planeterra is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, colour, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Planeterra is committed to providing applicants and employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing this application, please call 1(416)263-4671 or contact info@planeterra.org. “Applicant Accommodation for Partnership Manager” should be included in the subject line of the email. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

    To express your interest and apply for this role, please complete this form.

    Deadline to apply: Friday, May 22, 2026

    💡We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

  • Programme Assistant

    We are hiring to fill a vacancy for the position of Programme Assistant – Resourcing (Bilingual) – Consultancy. To fill this position, we are looking for a highly motivated person who is passionate about women’s rights in Africa, excited about African feminisms and embraces African gender diversity, to join our team. 
     

    Background 

    As a Pan-African feminist fund, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) resources, strengthens and upholds women’s rights and feminist organisations and movements across Africa, to make gender justice a reality for all on our continent and worldwide. Over the past 25 years, AWDF has awarded approximately USD100 million to women’s rights and feminist organisations throughout Africa (and in selected Middle Eastern countries through one of our initiatives). Through its grantmaking, programmatic and advocacy work, AWDF has supported work that has led to changes in law and policy, social norms and movement-building for gender justice. 

    Building on its strong track record, in 2023 AWDF launched Lemlem, a ten-year strategic framework (2023-2033), which guides its efforts to advance gender equality and gender justice for girls, women and gender-diverse people across Africa.  At its core, the strategy’s focus is on resourcing, nurturing and strengthening those who are best placed to achieve transformative change: African women’s and feminist groups, organisations and movements. 

    The search has begun!  

    Are you experienced in providing administrative and programmatic support and contribute to an efficient operation of grantmaking work?

    Are you experienced in working to support processes that ensure learning, monitoring and evaluation that informs grant making approaches?

    Are you ready to work to support departmental conceptualisation of projects and reporting to relevant stakeholders?

    Job Summary 

    The Programme Assistant, Resourcing is responsible for providing administrative and programmatic support, contributing to the efficient operation of AWDF’s resourcing work. The role will work in close collaboration with all the Programmes units, and collaborate more closely with the Programme Manager, Senior Programme Officers and the Programme Officer in the Resourcing Unit to support grant making processes, partner engagement and compliance. The Programme Assistant will also support processes that ensure learning, monitoring and evaluation, informs our grant making approaches and learning facilitates adaptation. The role functions will include budgeting/financial support, data gathering, programme administration and implementation of the resourcing/grant making guidelines and processes. The Programme Assistant will also support the departmental conceptualisation of projects and reporting to relevant stakeholders.

    Summary of Duties 

    Strategy Implementation 

    • Provide administrative and coordination support for the implementation of AWDF’s grant-making strategy guidelines and approaches in alignment with the new AWDF Strategic Framework
    • Support the coordination and documentation of feminist accompaniment approaches.
    • Contribute to the development of a cohort of partners that is inclusive, feminist, trust-based, collaborative and responsive, and which increasingly includes longer-term support.

    Leadership and people development and management

    • Contribute to the effectiveness of the Resourcing unit and AWDF programmes. 
    • Contribute to a team culture that values collaboration internally, cross functionally, a team of independent thinkers that feel empowered, a team that reflects the feminist principles and values of AWDF.

    Programme Management

    • Contribute to all aspects of the planning and implementation of the priorities of the resourcing unit.
    • Input to the development of planning, learning, monitoring, reporting as it relates to the resourcing priorities and approaches as well as agreed results frameworks for funded initiatives.
    • Support and contribute to collaborative learning and cross pollination across the wider Programmes Units and Teams.
    • Participate in small group discussions to collect information and learning on the diverse partner organisations and funded initiatives AWDF works with/is implementing.
    • To support the screening and reviewing of applications received to resource women’s rights organisations, groups, collectives and movements

    Budget Management 

    • Support effective resource expenditure for the work of the Resourcing unit.
    • Follow all administrative and financial policies and ensure all administrative and financial tasks comply with organisational policies and procedures.

    Relationship Management 

    • Support and participate in relevant initiatives, working groups and collaborations to exchange knowledge and advance shared goals to influence the donor community.
    • Support and contribute to the identification of priorities to accompany and resource and support partners, influencing, etc.
    • Establish and nurture relationships with colleagues as an integral element of communication and relationship management.

    Programme Monitoring and Applying Learning

    • Assist with the collation and analysis of data and information and contribute to learning about AWDF’s approaches to resourcing WROs and feminist movements.
    • Contribute to learning about how and what we are doing contributing to the diverse women-led activists, collectives and organisations in Africa and, where relevant, outcome level impact under AWDF’s funded initiatives.
    • Assist with portfolio level monitoring and evaluation and accompaniment to partners and ensure quality learning by and among partners
    • Support timely and effective tracking and learning about how what we are doing is contributing to the work of WROs and feminist movements.
    • Coordinate aggregation and analysis of information to ensure the Partnerships and Voice Directorate deliver on internal and external reporting requirements (Board, donor, accountability, project reports etc.)

    Other

    • The role holder will from time to time be required to carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.

    The full details of the job description can be found ​here 

    Essential Knowledge and Experience 

    • The post requires significant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, preferably within feminist, social justice, human rights or movement-led contexts.
    • Strong technical skills in MEL design, implementation and analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
    • Demonstrated people management or leadership experience.
    • Strong relationship-building skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
    • Deep understanding of feminist, intersectional and power-aware approaches to impact and learning.
    • Excellent facilitation, writing, and communication skills.
    • Expertise in producing knowledge on women’s rights for NGOs/activists, policy and/or donor audiences. 
    • Experience of developing or managing information systems (for example, virtual or physical libraries or archives) and in using multiple communication and knowledge production formats (film, audio, visual/graphics) desirable

    Qualifications 

    • A degree in gender studies or related discipline and at least 1 year professional experience in a similar role. 
    • Excellent written and spoken English and Portuguese
    • 1 year working experience in participatory and more transformative approaches to feminist accompaniment, movement strengthening and philanthropy
    • Experience of working in or with women’s rights organizations and/or feminist movements including non-traditional actors and collectives, individual activists, emergent and non-traditional collectives and/or feminist or women’s rights movements.
    • In-depth knowledge of African women’s rights issues and concerns, strong analytical, writing and editing skills and external representation skills

    Duration of Assignment

    • The assignment shall be for a 12 month period, working 5 days a week.  The appointment will run from July 2026 to June 2027. 

    Job Location 

    • AWDF House, Accra – Ghana or work remotely from any African country where you have the legal right to work from 

    Organisational Competencies

    All staff members must demonstrate AWDF Core values in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on AWDF. These are: 

    • Accountability & Integrity 
    • Solidarity & Collective care 
    • Intersectionality & Meaningful Inclusion 
    • Learning & Adaptability 
    • Courage & Joy 
    • Creativity & Curiosity 

    AWDF has a Zero Tolerance Approach to all forms of corruption which is an offence for which immediate dismissal without benefits will result. 

    Salary Details

    • Entry point: USD: 23,244.00 (annually)
    • Midpoint: USD 31,960.37 (annually) 
    • In practice, we only make offers between the entry point and the midpoint of our salary scale depending on one’s level of experience and competencies.

    How to Apply

    Qualified and interested persons should send the following documents: 

    • A cover letter of not more than 2 pages via this link: https://awdf.simplicant.com/jobs/60910-programme-assistant-bilingual-short-term/detail to the Human Resources Manager explaining their interest and excitement in applying for the position to work for AWDF, highlighting their experience and competencies demonstrating the alignment to the role. 
    • A CV of not more than 3 pages outlining their educational qualifications and employment records with key achievements in relevant positions held. 
    • Applications for the vacancy should reach AWDF no later than Thursday, 28th May 2026. Due to our limited capacity, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews. 

    In line with AWDF’s Mission, qualified African women and gender-diverse persons are encouraged to apply. 

  • Program Support Intern

    • Title: Program Support Intern
    • Engagement: Paid internship
    • Location: Remote
    • Duration: 6 months
    • Hours: Full time

    About AfricaNenda

    The AfricaNenda Foundation is an African-led organization created to accelerate the growth of inclusive instant paymentsystems (IIPS) that will benefit all Africans, including the poorest and currently financially excluded. AfricaNenda believes thatIIPS can be pivotal in creating universal access to financial services for many financially excluded adults in Africa by 2030.

    AfricaNenda unlocks untapped opportunities to drive financial inclusion by supporting the build-out or upgrade of inclusive nationaland regional instant payments infrastructure. This engagement is through firstly providing technical assistance in paymentsystem pre-project design and proofs-of- concepts (POCs) that help create investment-ready scalable inclusive instant paymentsprojects, as well as supporting the implementation. Secondly, strengthening the capacity for and knowledge of inclusive instant payment systems in Africa’s most influential institutions, partnering with the digital financial services ecosystem actors.

    AfricaNenda supports policymakers and regulators in Africa to promote policies and regulations that create an enabling environment for the development of inclusive instant payment systems to accelerate financial inclusion and cross-border payments for continental goals like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol on Digital Trade and the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy.

    AfricaNenda brings together experts in digital payments and leaders with regional expertise to support African institutions,governments, and the private sector.

    Key Responsibilities

    AfricaNenda Foundation seeks a Program Support Intern, to provide support to the Projects team as below

    1. Research and analysis
      1. Conduct desk research to support team presentations
      1. Monitor and track industry trends and advocacy platforms/ moments for leverage
      1. Assist in creating materials e.g. presentations, reports, briefs, etc. for advocacy and capacity development initiatives
    1. Amplification support
      1. Support the organization of virtual and physical amplification platforms and capacity development in collaborationwith all teams
    1. Project management and reporting
      1. Develop and maintain project tracking tools
      1. Ensure timely updates
      1. Assist in meeting documentation and follow-up
    2. Data management and organization
      1. Maintain and update stakeholder contact lists for various initiatives
      1. Track engagement metrics and stakeholder interactions
    3. Annual campaign execution
      1. Assist in implementing cross-functional campaign activities in collaboration with different teams within AfricaNenda
    4. Skill development and adaptability
      1. Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of project management, advocacy and capacity development
      1. Develop flexibility by handling diverse tasks assigned
    5. Required Skills and Qualifications
    6. Abachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, international relations, social sciences, or a related field
    7. Strong research andanalytical skills
    8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
    9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    10. Strong organizational abilities
    11. Attention to detail and accuracy in data management
    12. Passionate about financial inclusion, digital payments, or digital financial services
    13. Self-motivated and proactive with a can-do attitude
    14. Adaptable and quick learner
    15. Strong interpersonal skills
    16. Basic project management skills, familiarity with data analysis and reporting techniques
    17. Knowledge of social media tools and digital platforms
    18. Understanding of the digital financial services ecosystem and current industry trends is desirable
    19. Alongside English, good knowledge of French. Portuguese is an added advantage.
    20. Learning Outcomes
    21. Gain practical experience in DFS, digital payments, inclusive instant payment systems and financial inclusion in Africa
    • Develop skills in research, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
    • Enhance understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the African digital payments space.

    How to apply

    Please send in your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences, including three referees

    through the applications@africanenda.org email by 2Gth of May 2026. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

    Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

  • Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize 2026

    Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize 2026


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    About the Prize

    Launched by the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF) and the Democracy and Culture Foundation in 2023, the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize is awarded annually to a young leader aged 18 to 30 and presented at the Athens Democracy Forum. The award recognises exceptional leadership shown by young activists in defending and promoting democracy, and aims to inspire more young people to commit to the advancement of democracy. 

    Throughout his mandate as Secretary-General of the United Nations and later at the head of KAF, Kofi Annan worked to promote democracy, which he called “a catalyst for better governance, greater security, and human development.” He was also a great believer in youth leadership and inclusion, and he strived to facilitate the participation of young people in local, national and international decision-making forums.

    Democracy, however, is in retreat in many parts of the world, with catastrophic consequences, including the toppling of democratically elected governments, the rise of populist and authoritarian leaders on all continents, and outbreaks of conflict and war. Considering the deteriorating state of democracy globally, the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize seeks to identify and commend inspiring young people who have shown exceptional commitment to protecting and advancing democracy in their countries. 

    The winner will receive 10,000 USD and one-year’s mentorship with a recognised democracy expert. The winner will also have the opportunity to speak at the forthcoming Athens Democracy Forum, where they will be presented with their award. 

    In addition, the winner and nine finalists will receive a scholarship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026, Cape Town, South Africa, which takes place from 3 – 6 November.

    Applications are now open for the 2026 Prize, highlighting actions taken by young leaders to:

    • foster genuine participation in decision-making;
    • promote peaceful dialogue on divisive political issues;
    • advance intergenerational exchange on matters related to democracy;
    • give a real voice to people and communities who have traditionally been excluded from decision-making;
    • contribute to or advocate for the organisation of free and fair elections and their acceptance;
    • protect freedom of assembly, freedom of the press and freedom of expression;
    • garner support for the independence of democratic institutions; 
    • or fight for reform in both the public and private sectors to ensure that democracy adapts, develops and survives as the pre-eminent method of government.


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    Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible for this prize, you must:

    • Be aged between 18 – 30 at the time of the application.
    • Have demonstrated capacity for leadership.
    • Be willing and able to participate in public activities in the context of the Athens Democracy Forum and One Young World Summit 2026. 
    • Submit a short video outlining your work defending democracy, and why you have chosen to engage in it.
    • Submit your application in English.
    • Submit a letter of support written and signed by an organisation recognised in the field of protecting and advancing democracy*. The individual writing your letter of support should be someone who knows you and is familiar with your work. The individual must not be a family member, personal friend, an employee or co-founder of your organisation (if you are also a co-founder). In their letter of support, the individual must:
      • State their full name, organisation and title. 
      • Explain how they know you and for how long they have known you. 
      • Explain their understanding of your role.
      • Explain why they believe your work helps protect and advance democracy. 
      • Write the letter in English. 

    * You must have explicit consent from the individual supporting your application to share their personal details with One Young World. The name and organisation of the individual supporting your application may be shared with relevant third-parties involved in the selection process. You must obtain consent to share these details for this purpose.


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    Evaluation Criteria

    An independent judging panel reviews a shortlist of applications and selects the award recipient. The judging panel will consider the following when deciding the winner:

    Impact: The applicant’s actions had a demonstrated outcome, for instance, a change in policy in a given country, the rate of participation in elections, the number of people reached through a specific campaign, the number of users of a specific application, the number of students gaining a wider understanding of the importance of the democratic process, the number of community associations engaged in an educational campaign etc.

    Innovation: The innovative character of these actions.

    Sustainability: Whether the applicant has advanced the cause of democracy and human rights for a sustained period of one-year minimum, and whether these actions are sustainable over time and replicable in other contexts;

    Values: The values displayed by the applicant through their actions.

    Benefit: The added value the Award could bring to the applicant in terms of international notoriety and support.


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    What will I receive?

    Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize winner will receive:

    • 10,000 USD and one-year’s mentorship with a recognised democracy expert.
    • A place to attend the Athens Democracy Forum in Athens, Greece from 29 September – 2 October 2026, including travel and accommodation.
    • An invitation to co-curate a session on youth and democracy at the following year’s forum.

    Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize winner and nine finalists will receive:

    • A fully-funded place to attend the One Young World Summit Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November 2026. 
    • Travel to and from Cape Town (flights in economy).
    • Hotel accommodation in Cape Town in a private room between 2 – 7 November 2026. 
    • Lifelong membership of the One Young World Ambassador Community, a global network with 20,000+ members in 190+ countries. 
    • Opportunity to present their work at international fora and conferences.
    • Opportunity to connect with the past winners of the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize.
    • Opportunities to engage in additional One Young World-led events and programming, including additional mentorship opportunities.


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  • Senior Advisory Consultant

    The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) at CIVICUS is seeking a highly qualified consultant to support the operationalisation of the CIVICUS Digital & Civic Space Strategy design. The consultant will develop a series of thematic Advisory Notes corresponding to the five strategic focus areas identified in the Strategy Design Framework, and will facilitate a structured consultation process with key stakeholder communities — including the CIVICUS DDI community, CIVICUS staff, partner organisations working on digital rights and related fields, CIVICUS members and networks — to ensure the strategy is grounded in evidence, reflects diverse perspectives, and is positioned for effective implementation.

    Location: Global/Remote
    Duration: 7 months
    Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

    About Us

    CIVICUS is a growing global alliance of more than 15,000 members in 175 countries. We work together to expand civic and democratic space. We strive to promote excluded voices, particularly from the global south.

    Our Strategic Plan is built on the assumption that we are stronger when we work together. Expanding civic and democratic space requires a collective effort where our members and allies design and test sustainable solutions and deliver impact at scale.

    To make this happen, CIVICUS works on five core objectives:

    • Generate timely knowledge and analyses on civil society actions in relation to civic and democratic space
    • Coordinate targeted advocacy to defend and expand civic and democratic space
    • Contribute to stronger emergency and sustained support ecosystems for activists and organisations at risk
    • Strengthen public discourse on civic space and reinforce civil society narratives
    • Build counter power with the most affected groups and their movements

    About the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) and the Digital Civic Space Strategy

    The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) is a programme that emerged from Denmark’s Tech for Democracy initiative in response to the shrinking democratic and civic space. Its objective is to promote and protect local inclusive democratic space in the digital era. The initiative is implemented by a Consortium of Partners comprising Access Now, CIVICUS, Digital Defenders Partnership, Global Focus, European Partnership for Democracy, Fundo de Mujeres del Sur, Witness, and IWGIA. The DDI – Project 1: Enabling and Amplifying Action for Civic Space and Inclusive Democracy Project is a constituent Project within the DDI Programme.

    After two years of implementation across six regions — East Asia, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe and Central Asia — the DDI has generated a substantial body of evidence, learning, and relationships that now form the foundation for a formal CIVICUS Digital & Civic Space Strategy.

    The Strategy Design Blueprint, developed internally, proposes a structure and substantive content framework for the strategy. It organises the strategy around five thematic focus areas: (1) Digital Security and Resilience; (2) Information Integrity, Disinformation, and Electoral Civic Space; (3) Civic Technology and Digital Democracy; (4) Digital Rights and Policy Advocacy; and (5) Digital Inclusion and Equity — and maps these against CIVICUS’ five core work functions. The Blueprint also proposes cross-cutting considerations including AI governance, partnerships, and financial sustainability.

    The next phase of strategy development requires both deepening the substantive content of each thematic pillar and ensuring the strategy is developed through a participatory process that reflects the perspectives of the communities it is designed to serve. This consultancy is central to both objectives.

    Background

    Civic freedoms are increasingly contested in the digital realm. Governments, big tech companies, and others are deploying digital tools — from surveillance technologies and internet shutdowns to AI-generated disinformation and algorithmic suppression — to restrict, monitor, and manipulate civil society. At the same time, digital technologies offer transformative possibilities: connecting movements across borders, amplifying marginalised voices, enabling real-time accountability, and building new forms of civic infrastructure.

    The implementation of the CIVICUS DDI has generated six critical insights that directly inform the strategy: that digital exclusion is a civic space issue, not merely a technical one; that local actors are the primary innovators; that disinformation is the defining cross-cutting threat; that digital security is foundational infrastructure; that AI demands proactive, rights-based engagement; and that fragmentation across workstreams limits overall impact. These insights now need to be translated into a coherent, evidence-based strategy with clear thematic depth, operational pathways, and broad civil society ownership.

    The Advisory Notes to be developed through this consultancy will serve as the primary substantive inputs to the strategy drafting process — providing analytical depth, mapping the global landscape in each thematic area, grounding strategic choices in evidence, and surfacing the perspectives of those most affected. Together with the consultation process the consultant will facilitate, they will ensure the final strategy is both intellectually rigorous and institutionally legitimate.

    Key responsibilities

    This consultancy will address a critical gap between the Strategy Design Framework and Blueprint, and a finalised, implementation-ready strategy. The Advisory Notes and consultation process will:

    • Provide substantive depth to each of the five thematic pillars, grounded in current global evidence and the DDI’s own programme experience.
    • Surface the perspectives, priorities, and recommendations of the CIVICUS DDI community, CIVICUS staff, partner organisations, and CIVICUS members and networks – ensuring diverse civil society voices shape the strategy’s direction.
    • Identify gaps, tensions, and emerging challenges within each thematic area that the strategy must address.
    • Generate accessible, shareable knowledge products that can support internal alignment, donor communications, and public advocacy.
    • Inform the drafting of the final strategy document by providing the analytical and consultative foundation from which strategic choices can be made with confidence.

    Scope of Work

    This consultancy is expected to cover two interconnected streams of work: the development of five thematic Advisory Notes and the design and facilitation of a multi-stakeholder consultation process. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

    Stream 1: Thematic Advisory Notes

    The consultant will develop one Advisory Note for each of the five thematic focus areas identified in the Strategy Design Blueprint. Each Advisory Note should be approximately 8 to 12 pages in length and should serve as a standalone analytical and strategic reference document. Each Advisory Note should:

    • Provide a concise mapping of the global landscape in the thematic area, inclusive of key trends, actors, risks, and opportunities, as well as draw on existing literature, DDI programme evidence, and the consultant’s own expertise.
    • Summarise the most significant insights and lessons generated by the DDI in that thematic area, including both what worked and what did not.
    • Identify the strategic choices, tensions, or gaps that the CIVICUS Digital Civic Space Strategy must address in that area.
    • Propose concrete strategic recommendations — for objectives, activities, partnerships, and positioning — grounded in evidence.
    • Be written in accessible, non-technical language suitable for a civil society audience, including CIVICUS members and networks not directly specialised in digital rights.

    The five Advisory Notes will cover:

    • Advisory Note 1 — Digital Security and Resilience: individual and organisational digital security; rapid-response resilience support; psychosocial and holistic resilience; legal compliance in digital contexts; peer trainer networks within civil society.
    • Advisory Note 2 — Information Integrity, Disinformation, and Electoral Civic Space: disinformation monitoring and fact-checking infrastructure; deepfake detection and AI-generated content literacy; electoral integrity technologies; counter-narrative production; platform accountability advocacy.
    • Advisory Note 3 — Civic Technology and Digital Democracy: AI-powered tools for civic use; accountability and legal empowerment technologies; offline and low-bandwidth civic participation; the Civic Tech Lab as an integration and scaling mechanism; the civic technology commons.
    • Advisory Note 4 — Digital Rights and Policy Advocacy: tracking digital restrictions globally; advocacy on digital legislation affecting civil society; engagement with global norm-setting processes; platform accountability; AI governance advocacy; coalition building for digital rights.
    • Advisory Note 5 — Digital Inclusion and Equity: supporting CSOs working with digitally marginalised communities; offline and hybrid civic participation design; digital literacy as civic competency; regional equity within CIVICUS programmes; the gendered digital divide and feminist digital organising.

    Stream 2: Multi-Stakeholder Consultation Process

    In parallel with the development of the Advisory Notes, the consultant will design and facilitate a structured consultation process with the following stakeholder communities:

    • CIVICUS DDI community: grantees, Digital Action Lab participants, hackathon alumni, Regional Support Mechanism partners, and others who have engaged with DDI programming across the six regions.
    • CIVICUS staff across programmes, including research, advocacy, communications, innovation and membership teams with relevant expertise or implementation responsibilities.
    • Partner organisations working on digital rights and related fields: organisations with specialised expertise in digital security, information integrity, civic technology, digital rights advocacy, and digital inclusion, including DDI Implementing Partners and other relevant civil society actors.
    • CIVICUS members and networks: the broader CIVICUS membership base, including those not directly engaged with digital programming but whose civic space experience and perspectives should inform the strategy.

    The consultation process should include:

    • Design of structured consultation instruments — including interview guides, focus group frameworks, and/or online survey tools — tailored to each stakeholder community.
    • Facilitation of at least one consultation session per stakeholder community, using formats appropriate to the audience (virtual focus groups, one-to-one interviews, online surveys, or regional roundtables as appropriate).
    • Particular attention to ensuring meaningful participation from civil society actors in the Global South, including in languages other than English where necessary for which CIVICUS will facilitate interpretation/translation.
    • A synthesis of consultation findings that identifies areas of convergence, divergence, and emerging priorities across stakeholder groups, disaggregated where relevant by region and stakeholder type.
    • Integration of consultation findings into the Advisory Notes and the overall strategy input package.

    Deliverables

    At the end of the consultancy, the consultant will submit:

    • Five thematic Advisory Notes (one per thematic focus area), each approximately 8 to 12 pages, ready for internal circulation and external publication.
    • Consultation design package: instruments, protocols, and stakeholder mapping used in the consultation process.
    • Facilitation of the strategy consultation sessions.
    • Consultation synthesis report: a 10 to 15 page document summarising findings from all stakeholder consultations, including areas of convergence and divergence across communities.
    • Strategy input package: a consolidated document integrating a summary of the five Advisory Notes and the consolidated consultation findings into a set of prioritised recommendations for drafting the strategy.
    • Leading on the drafting of the strategy working in close collaboration with the relevant CIVICUS teams. A final strategy draft will also be reviewed and edited by the relevant CIVICUS team.
    • Presentation of findings to CIVICUS staff and DDI leadership, including a facilitated discussion on key strategic choices.

    Desired Knowledge and Experience of the Consultant

    We are seeking an experienced researcher, strategist, or civil society expert or consultant (individual or team) with expertise spanning digital rights, civic technology, and civil society strategy development. Demonstrable experience in the following areas is required:

    • Graduate degree in Political Science, International Relations, Technology Policy, Law, Digital Rights, Communications, Development Studies, or related fields. A postgraduate degree is an asset. 
    • Strong expertise across thematic focus areas of the strategy, with a demonstrated understanding of how they interact – particularly the intersections between digital security, information integrity, and civic technology.
    • Proven experience producing high-quality strategic documents, thematic briefs, or policy analyses for civil society, multilateral institutions, or international NGOs.
    • Experience designing and facilitating participatory processes with diverse stakeholder communities, including in multi-lingual, multi-regional contexts.
    • Familiarity with the global digital rights landscape, including key organisations, coalitions, norm-setting processes, and advocacy spaces such as the Internet Governance Forum, UN Special Procedures, and regional human rights mechanisms.
    • Understanding of the civil society sector and the specific digital challenges faced by civil society organisations, activists, and human rights defenders, particularly in the Global South.
    • Demonstrated ability to synthesise complex, cross-cutting material into accessible and actionable insights for non-specialist audiences.
    • Excellent writing and analytical skills in English. Proficiency in additional languages – particularly French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese – and familiarity with political and technological contexts in the Global South are highly desirable.
    • Experience working with global civil society networks, digital rights coalitions, or international civil society alliances is strongly preferred.

    Reporting Requirements

    The consultant will report to the Programme Quality & Innovation Lead. Regular progress updates and milestone reviews will be conducted throughout the consultancy to ensure alignment with the strategy development process and overall timelines.

    Application Process

    Interested consultants should submit the following documents to digitaldemocracy@civicus.org  with the subject line “Proposal: Digital Civic Space Strategy ” by the application deadline.

    • Cover letter (1 to 2 pages) explaining your qualifications, interest in the consultancy, and how your expertise spans the thematic areas covered.
    • A detailed CV highlighting relevant professional experience, skills, and publications or work products.
    • A detailed proposal outlining your approach to developing the Advisory Notes and facilitating the multi-stakeholder consultation process, including proposed methodology, tools, and techniques, with a work plan detailing the timeline, key milestones, and deliverables.
    • A detailed budget proposal, including your proposed daily remuneration rate in US$, estimated number of workdays per deliverable, and any additional costs.
    • Two samples of previous work directly relevant to the consultancy – for example, thematic briefs, strategic analyses, or facilitation frameworks.
    • Contact information for three individuals or organisations that can attest to the quality and impact of your previous work.

    Please read the application process carefully and follow all steps. Only applicants submitting the application in the required format and with all required components will be considered. Kindly do not share application documents through external download links.

    Selection Process

    Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be asked to provide further information or to participate in a brief interview. Due to the volume of proposals expected, we are unable to provide detailed feedback on each application; however, all candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application.

    If you have any questions, please contact us at digitaldemocracy@civicus.org

    Note: Proposals that are entirely AI-generated and submitted without substantive original input from applicants may be disqualified during the evaluation process.

  • 2026 Interledger Fellowship

    The Interledger Foundation (ILF) is committed to building equitable pathways for digital financial access by advancing open payment standards through (digital) outreach and participation via our redesigned program, the Interledger Foundation Fellowship program. The program is open to anyone seeking to advance the domain of digital financial access through the Interledger Protocol and Open Payments by honing the expertise unique to each Fellow.

    We are excited to announce a new 2026 grant opportunity: the Interledger Foundation Fellowship. This program is critical to the Interledger Foundation’s efforts to expand digital financial access. During their tenure, Fellows raise awareness, promote thought leadership, increase participation, encourage research, facilitate experimentation, and foster innovation in Interledger Protocol (ILP)-enabled networks and Open Payment Standards. Additionally, their contributions advance our global strategy for change and provide essential tools for promoting digital financial access.

    Why Digital Financial Access Matters

    The financial sector and financial technology (FinTech) increasingly shape how people earn, send, and access money. Yet billions of people, especially in the Global South and underserved communities, remain excluded from formal financial systems. Barriers such as high transaction fees, fragmented digital infrastructure, limited interoperability, and weak consumer protections reinforce this inequality.

    For the Interledger Foundation, effective digital financial access means leveraging technology to expand access to affordable, secure financial services for all. As we aim to create systems that are equitable, open, and interoperable through the Interledger Protocol, we ensure that innovation benefits people rather than deepens divides.

    The Role of the Interledger Foundation (ILF)

    The Interledger Foundation advances financial access through open technologies and standards, such as the Interledger Protocol (ILP), to enable seamless, cross-border, low-cost payments. ILF supports research, education, and community-led innovation that makes financial systems more accessible, transparent, and user-driven.

    About the Fellowship

    The Interledger Foundation’s Digital Financial Access Fellowship supports innovators, researchers, and community leaders advancing Open Payments, digital financial access, and rights. The Interledger Foundation aims to empower fellows building solutions that make financial systems more accessible, interoperable, transparent, and user-driven, with a focus on underserved communities. To this end, the Interledger Foundation offers a 12-month program in which Fellows focus on socially impactful projects.

    This program is ideal for researchers, developers, open-source contributors, entrepreneurs, educators, policy regulators, open-standards practitioners, digital and financial rights advocates, creators, and artists working at the intersection of technology and community.

    Fellowship projects vary in approach but share a common orientation toward open standards, access, inclusion, and systemic change.

    Projects may span one or more of the following areas:

    Systemic and International Impact: Addressing barriers to digital financial access at the level of policy, regulation, or cross-border infrastructure. This includes work with multi-jurisdictional scope or projects engaging underserved populations facing structural exclusion.

    Ecosystem and Community Connection: Serving as a bridge between web advocates, open standards practitioners, and digital rights communities on one side, and the Interledger ecosystem on the other. This includes surfacing and connecting community-developed solutions to wider networks and resources.

    Innovation and Tool Development: Designing, building, or deploying digital financial access tools for underserved populations. This may include work on micro-payments, cross-border remittance, local currency exchange, or exploratory projects in areas overlooked by mainstream fintech.

    Technology Stewardship and Knowledge Sharing: Contributing to the protocols, specifications, and standards that underpin open payment technology. This also encompasses original research, technical documentation, and publications that advance shared understanding among developers, policymakers, and academics.

    These areas are not mutually exclusive. Many projects span multiple categories, and applicants should describe their work in terms that reflect its actual scope.

    Key Milestones

    The opportunity to apply for this call for proposals opens on April 2, 2026, with a generous stipend of USD 72,000 in recognition of your dedication and a project budget of USD 20,000 to help advance digital financial access.

    How to Apply

    To apply for the Fellowship program, applicants must create a Submittable account. Once you have an account registered, you will be able to find the open grant opportunities from the Interledger Foundation.

    The Fellowship call for proposals is a two-phase process. Only phase one is an open grant opportunity.

    Phase one of the application includes registration and project information. After submission, our reviewers will evaluate it, and if selected, the applicant will receive an invitation to participate in phase two.

    Phase two is an interview with the reviewers and the Interledger Foundation Program Team. This is an invitation-only stage. Applicants will receive this invitation only after being selected by the Interledger Foundation for successfully completing phase one.

    The Interledger Foundation will require a complete application submitted via Submittable. Incomplete applications that do not include all required documentation or attachments will be returned to the applicant without further review. At its discretion, the Interledger Foundation may request supplemental materials from applicants, and those must be received within 7 working days of the requested date.

    Application Window

    The application window for this grant will be three months, giving interested applicants enough time to submit their proposals. If rejected, applicants cannot resubmit their applications during the application window. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted applicants will receive an invitation to continue to phase two of the application process.

    Additional Information on the Submission

    Supporting documentation:

    • Budget, Timeline, and, if required, a technical work plan
    • Resume (upload a PDF or submit a LinkedIn profile)
    • Letter of recommendation (max 2)
    • Any additional information you would like to share to strengthen the proposal

    Tips for Submitting Your Proposal

    • Avoid repetitions in the text.
    • Please structure your project plan and ensure that you do not add too many objectives.
    • If you provide us with a link, ensure that it is publicly accessible and active (no temporary file-sharing links such as WeTransfer).
    • Use the upload section to provide additional information. Please note there is a limit to the number of uploads. You can include research proposals, images, sketches, or links to videos or demos. Include anything that you feel is crucial to clarify your plans. You may also include a link to a short video that explains your project in greater detail.

    We are looking forward to your participation in the Fellowship’s Grant Program!

    For more information, visit the Interledger Foundation website and community forum. 

    Please review the Interledger Fellows Grant Guidebook for information on the current call for proposals, including eligibility requirements, application forms, and other details. 

    All are welcome to join the Interledger Slack channel or contact us at programteam@interledger.org with any questions

  • Africa Fellows in Education Program 2026/2027

    Apply now for the Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) 2026/2027: a fully-funded, two-year fellowship designed to build the next generation of education policy leaders.  

    Title: Africa Fellows in Education Program 2026/2027
    Location: Sub-Saharan Africa (home country-based with international networking opportunities)
    Closing Date: June 30, 2026 (23:59 GMT)
    Contract: Two-year research fellowship with full support and funding

    The Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) offers a unique opportunity for young African researchers to engage in impactful education policy research and evidence-based decision-making.

    This two-year, fully supported fellowship aims to strengthen expertise in evaluating educational research, developing performance data, and integrating rigorous evidence into policymaking processes across Sub-Saharan Africa.

    About Africa Fellows in Education Program

    AFEP fosters a network of local policy fellows equipped with advanced skills in assessing educational research, leveraging data for decision-making, and influencing policy through evidence.

    The program combines in-country activities, regional and international training, and conference participation, including prominent events on the economics of education.

    Fellows will undertake research projects under mentorship from globally recognized experts, including teams from Stanford University and other international organizations.

    Program Highlights

    • Research and Policy Development: Develop and implement a research or evaluation project in your home country with guidance from local scientific mentors.
    • Training Opportunities: Attend short courses in evaluation methods, communication, incentive structures, testing, and performance measurement tailored to fellows’ needs.
    • International Exposure: Participate in two major international conferences on education economics.
    • Networking: Join a regional and global community of policymakers, researchers, and education experts.
    • Mentorship and Support: Receive continuous support from a team of advisors during and after the fellowship.

    Funding and Support

    • Research Grant: USD 25,000 for research activities.
    • Additional Coverage: Up to USD 25,000 for mentorship, conference travel, and in-country workshops.
    • Additional Benefits: Capacity building through training, international exposure, and professional networking.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Applicants must meet the following requirements:

    • Be nationals of a Sub-Saharan African country.
    • Be aged 35 or younger.
    • Hold a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field with a strong quantitative focus.
    • Demonstrate experience in quantitative data analysis.
    • Show interest in education policy research and analysis.
    • Be affiliated with a government, research, or higher education institution.
    • Be proficient in English.
    • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should prepare and submit the following via the PEP intranet system:

    • A two-page statement of interest.
    • A two-page essay on an educational problem in their country.
    • An up-to-date, detailed CV.

    For detailed instructions, full program description, and application procedures, download the Call for Applications document.

    Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 (23:59 GMT). 

  • Advocacy Officer – One year fixed term contract

    About Us

    MenEngage Alliance is an international civil society network working to transform masculinities and engage men and boys to advance women’s rights and gender justice for all. The Alliance consists of more than 1000 member organizations across more than 92 countries, working together through country, regional, and global networks. Through its advocacy, networks-building, knowledge-building, and communications work, the Alliance plays a pivotal role in shaping the international agenda on work with men and boys from a feminist perspective.​

    Job Description

    This is a remote position.

    Role Purpose

    The Advocacy Officer supports the implementation of MenEngage Global Alliance’s advocacy strategy. The role contributes to the Alliance’s advocacy work by assisting with policy monitoring, coordination of advocacy activities, and the production of analytical and broader communications materials. The position works under the guidance of the Advocacy Manager and in close collaboration with the wider team.

    Key Functions

    • Support the Advocacy Manager and other team members on key advocacy-related activities and projects
    • Support the strategizing, coordination, and participation in various global and regional advocacy spaces and initiatives, in coordination with AWG and regional networks, and in accompanying members in national advocacy efforts
    • Assist development of accessible materials that translate advocacy-related outcomes into actionable insights for Alliance members.
    • Monitor relevant policy processes and provide timely analysis for internal and external use.
    • Support the organization of advocacy learning and capacity-strengthening spaces for Alliance members.

    Requirements

    Primary Responsibilities

    Policy Monitoring, Analysis, and Influencing

    • Track outcomes of relevant global and regional advocacy activities
    • Prepare concise updates, analytical notes, and summaries for circulation across the Alliance.
    • Contribute to monitoring and maintaining updated mappings of normative frameworks within the Alliance’s thematic priorities as related to men and masculinities.
    • Support drafting of policy briefs and agendas on various priority themes as related to men and masculinities.
    • Assist in outreach to policymakers and actors towards the vision of policy influencing.

    Advocacy Coordination

    • Support planning and organization of advocacy events, consultations, and learning sessions.
    • Coordinate members’ participation in advocacy spaces and initiatives, including mobilization, information sharing, and support during advocacy events.
    • Maintain the Alliance’s advocacy calendar, including global and regional advocacy moments aligned with the strategic plan.
    • Convene and document internal advocacy meetings, ensuring accurate minutes and follow-up.
    • Support the Advocacy Manager with hosting various advocacy working groups.
    • Maintain Alliance-wide advocacy organizing, and information-sharing spaces.

    Solidarity Actions

    • Monitor upcoming advocacy campaigns, sign-ons, activism, and priority spaces led by members, partners, and feminist advocacy collectives.
    • Share relevant opportunities, support coordination and engagement with external movements, and maintain communication flow with the team.
    • Facilitate regional engagement, relationship building and leadership 

    Communications and Knowledge Dissemination

    • Collaborate with the Advocacy Manager and Communications team to capture the Alliance’s engagement in global and regional advocacy spaces and develop accessible, timely communications, including social media and other public channels.
    • Support identification and coordination of regional and national advocacy case studies and highlighting advocates’ work at global level.
    • Assist in drafting policy briefs, advocacy updates, concept notes and related communication products.
    • Support efforts to elevate regional and national advocacy knowledge products at the global level.

    Working Relationships

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    • Reports to: Advocacy Manager
    • Collaborates with:  GS team members,  
    • Engages with: advocacy working group members, regional coordinators, country networks, member organisations

    External-Facing Summary 

    The Advocacy Officer supports the implementation and development of the Alliance’s advocacy agenda. The role includes policy monitoring, research, and the development of analysis and communication materials, helping translate complex policy outcomes into accessible insights for members and partners. The Advocacy Officer coordinates advocacy activities and events, supports member participation in policy spaces, and strengthens the Alliance’s collective capacity to influence gender justice, women’s rights, and the transformation of patriarchal masculinities through policy changes. The role works closely with the Advocacy Manager, Global Secretariat colleagues, and regional and national networks to advance evidence-based advocacy and collaborative action.

    Benefits

    A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment rooted in gender equality, social justice, climate justice, and human rights.

    • Annual Leave: 20 days of paid annual leave per calendar year.
    • Sick Leave: 6 days of paid sick leave annually.
    • Local holidays: 12 days of local public holidays in the country of residence.
    • Year-End Break: Offices are closed between Christmas and New Year as a token of appreciation for the team’s commitment and hard work throughout the year.
    • Flexible Working: We embrace a flexible, trust-based work culture that supports healthy work–life balance, remote collaboration, and personal well-being.
    • Compensation: MenEngage Alliance offers competitive salaries aligned with the cost of living and salary benchmarks in the employee’s country and region of residence.

    MenEngage Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds — particularly those from historically marginalized or underrepresented communities.

    Deadline: 18 May 2026, 5pm Eastern Standard Time

  • Research Intern

    Job Title:                Research Intern 
    Cluster:                Research 
    Salary:                  USD 600 Per Month (Stipend) 
    Contract Type:    Part-Time, 12 Month Internship Contract 
    Location:              Remote 
    Reports to:           Head of Research and Analysis 
    Direct Reports:    None

    Role Overview:

    The Research Intern will conduct desk research and interviews and produce text to feed into articles for publication on the CIVICUS Lens platform and into the State of Civil Society Report and thematic reports. Through this work, the intern will gain research experience and deepen their knowledge of trends pertaining civil society.   

    Areas of Responsibilities 
    Research 

    • Review literature and gather information relevant to research projects.
    • Identify and contact potential interviewees.
    • Conduct, transcribe and edit interviews.
    • Produce text to feed into research reports and other publications.

    Publication and dissemination 

    • Assist with editing various research inputs and outputs.
    • Help develop and coordinate research dissemination and follow-up activities.
    • Translate interviews or other short texts (if applicable).

    Social Media 

    • Create content for social media.
    • Develop visuals and graphics to accompany research outputs.
    • Publish updates of reports, interviews and op-ed pieces on social media.

    Other 

    • Attend team meetings and contribute to team discussions.
    • Facilitate interviewees joining as CIVICUS members.
    • Undertake other tasks as reasonably required within the scope of the job.
    • Demonstrate CIVICUS values and principles in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on CIVICUS.

    Person Specification 

    Education and Language

    • Degree in any of the social sciences or other relevant field, or to be near completion of studies towards such degree.
    • Oral and written fluency in English.

    Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience 

    • Excellent writing skills.
    • Experience with MS Office.
    • Strong interest in working in the field of civil society.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly the ability to build rapport with youth activists and interviewees.
    • Inclination and ability to work as part of a diverse, multicultural virtual team.
    • Ability to work independently and deliver within deadlines and with high attention to detail.
    • Commitment to CIVICUS’ vision, mission, values and ways of working.

    Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

    • Knowledge of social science research methodologies, particularly qualitative interviewing techniques.
    • Research experience.
    • Familiarity with civil society issues.
    • Experience in developing social media content.
    • Experience using Canva, Piktochart, Flourish and other design/data visualisation software.
    • Additional languages (French and/or Spanish preferred).

    The closing deadline for applications is on the 18th of May 2026 at 11:59pm SAST. Application instructions: Applicants are advised not to use autofill when completing the application form for this job. To avoid errors, please fill out the form manually without using autofill.

    We appreciate and consider each application submitted. However, given the large volume of applications received, we find it impossible to respond to each applicant immediately. You will hear from us within three weeks only if you’re shortlisted for the next steps. We will update all applicants once the position has been filled.

    CIVICUS reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

  • Communications Consultancy Pool

    About LAW

    Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an independent non-profit association comprised of human rights lawyers and jurists united in our belief that those who have experienced human rights violations and international crimes should receive targeted, survivor-centred, gender-competent and trauma-informed support to access the justice they deserve. LAW’s team operates on the ground in conflict-affected contexts combining national and international expertise. We work directly with survivors and their communities, building their capacity to meaningfully engage with justice and advocacy processes. Alongside this, we provide technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions to ensure they are equipped to deliver justice and work with legislators to promote accountability and the rule of law.

    Across 18 countries, LAW implements creative accountability and justice strategies, including strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels. LAW’s vision is “a world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is not a barrier to sustainable peace.”

    The Position

    Selected consultants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to support our global offices with specialized technical and creative services. More detail on the specific assignment will be provided at the interview stage and after the selection of a consultant or consultants. 

    More about this position

    Reports to: Communications Manager.


    Location:     Working remotely/Various (Project-based).


    Duration:     Depends on the specific assignment and terms of reference. Framework Agreement (12 months). Placement in the pool does not guarantee a contract. Specific Terms of Reference (ToR) with delivery timelines will be issued for individual assignments as they arise. 


    Rates:     Competitive daily rates apply.  

    What will you do?

    We are looking for specialists across three primary pillars: 

    1. Document and Report Design
    • Transforming lengthy legal reports, briefing notes, and annual reviews into visually engaging, brand-compliant layouts. 
    • Data visualization and infographic design to simplify complex legal and institutional statistics. 
    • Development of digital and print-ready templates for internal and external use. 
    1. Audiovisual Production (Video & Photography)
    • Video: Scripting, filming, and editing short-form social media content, interview-style features, and mini-documentaries. 
    • Photography: Capturing high-quality portraits, event coverage, and field-based imagery (adhering to strict protection and anonymity protocols). 
    • Post-Production: Subtitling, motion graphics, and sound editing for multi-lingual outputs. 
    • Animation: Production of short animated clips, making complex legal concepts accessible for non-specialized audiences in a visually engaging way. 
    1. Events and digital communications
    • Creative direction for high-level advocacy events, webinars, and exhibition launches. 
    • Digital coverage and social media campaigns development. 

    About you

    • Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in communications, graphic design, or multimedia production, preferably within the humanitarian or legal sectors. 
    • Technical Skills: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop) or equivalent and other relevant professional tools. 
    • Sensitivity: A proven understanding of protection-centered communication, including the ethical considerations of documenting survivors of human rights abuses. 
    • Language: Fluency in English is required.
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