Category: Remote Jobs

ABOUT YLABS

YLabs is a leading global design and research organization designing technologies that amplify youth power, agency, and opportunity. Founded in 2014 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs partners with young people to co-create inclusive digital products and services that improve their lives. Our design process opens spaces where young people’s ideas can become a reality – where they are the architects of the solutions to their most pressing challenges. 

YLabs multidisciplinary team delivers youth-driven innovation and impact at scale. Our team combines expertise in youth-driven design with adolescent health, climate, livelihoods, digital product design, behavioral science, and epidemiology. Based in Rwanda and the USA, we’ve worked in 18 countries to date on projects spanning three focus areas: optimum health and wellness, improved economic opportunity, and increased climate resilience. 

Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Project Management Consultant to support our Innovation Labs project. The successful candidate will assume day-to-day responsibility for project management and operational functions, ensuring continuity across a complex and growing program. 

The ideal candidate brings proven project management expertise and can hit the ground running. A strong command of budget management and the ability to track multiple fast-moving deliverables in parallel will be essential. As the project team is in a period of rapid growth, this role will also play a key part in supporting the recruitment and onboarding coordination of new hires throughout the hiring phase. The consultant will sit within the Programs department and should be equally comfortable operating across HR and recruitment functions.

JOB TYPE

This is an independent contractor (consultancy) position based in Africa. The anticipated contract duration is up to 4 months, with an anticipated start date at the end of July. 

LOCATION

This role can be based anywhere in Africa. The successful candidate must be willing to travel for field work within the Africa Region.

Depending on the candidates’ location and position, from time to time, it may be necessary to travel to the nearest YLabs office for in-person meetings or other miscellaneous events. This travel is fully reimbursed by YLabs.

ABOUT YLABS’ COMPENSATION

YLabs adheres to Project Fair’s principles and standards  to establish equity in pay with the overriding principle of “equal pay for work of equal value” outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. All salary ranges are based on level within the organization and are competitive to regional and national salary benchmarks, based on the respective office location. 

PAY RATE

The pay range for this position is $136 – $215 USD per day, commensurate with experience. This range is regionally benchmarked for a senior level position in the YLabs Kigali office. YLabs pays all full-time staff salaries in the local currency of the staff member’s permanent work location. 

YOU WILL:

Project Management – 65%

• Manage the project budget, including expense tracking, variance analysis, and reporting to relevant stakeholders in line with organizational and donor requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update project resourcing plans, ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation to meet deliverables.
• Oversee project timelines and maintain a live deliverable tracking system; proactively identify risks, delays, or gaps and propose mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on project planning, progress, and reporting.
• Coordinate logistics, vendors and consultants, manage procurement, contracting, and deliverables, and oversee field financial operations, including cash advances, participant payments and per diems, and timely fund reconciliation in line with finance and donor requirements.

Talent Recruitment & Scaling Operations – 35%

• With support and guidance from the Operations team, manage the project-specific hiring pipeline for an influx of new roles, including coordinating timelines, tracking applicants, and communicating with candidates.
• Support hiring managers in drafting job descriptions that are clear, inclusive, and aligned with organizational grading and compensation frameworks.
• Screen applications against defined criteria and provide shortlists with documented assessments to hiring panels.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams, managing logistics across multiple time zones as needed.
• Prepare and execute contracts for project hires, in coordination with Operations.
• Ensure all recruitment practices adhere to organizational policies and best practices, including equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.

YOU ARE:

• A skilled organizer with strong time management and the ability to handle competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• An effective communicator with excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to data accuracy across both project and budget tracking systems.
• Discreet and sound in judgment, with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with a talent for building relationships across diverse teams.

YOU HAVE:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, operations, or a related field, preferably within an international development or NGO context.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, work plans, and multi-stakeholder coordination in complex or fast-paced environments.
• Experience working in non-profit and grant-funded organizations

DESIRABLE:

• Experience supporting or leading recruitment processes, including job description development, application screening, and interview coordination.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR information systems is an asset.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please visit our careers page at ylabsglobal.org/careers and submit your application through the online portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

YLabs recognizes the time and effort that goes into submitting an application and reviews every submission carefully. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will contact candidates whose qualifications most closely match the role’s requirements to discuss next steps in the hiring process. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background checks and criminal record clearances. All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

YLabs is committed to building teams and policies that promote equity, justice, and belonging at work.  We strongly encourage people from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, familial status, marital status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ABOUT YLABS

YLabs is a global nonprofit organization that works with young people to create innovative solutions in health, economic opportunity, and climate resilience. Founded in 2014 at the Harvard Innovation Lab, YLabs partners with young people to co-create inclusive digital products and services that improve their lives. Our design process opens spaces where young people’s ideas can become a reality – where they are the architects of the solutions to their most pressing challenges.

YLabs’ multidisciplinary team delivers youth-driven innovation and impact at scale. Our team combines expertise in youth-driven design with adolescent health, climate, livelihoods, digital product design, behavioral science, and epidemiology. With headquarters in Rwanda and the USA, we’ve worked in 18 countries to date.e.

Find out more about our projects here: https://www.ylabsglobal.org/work

JOB SUMMARY

YLabs is seeking a Senior Growth & Partnerships Consultant to join our strategic business development function. This is an engagement for an experienced business development and partnerships practitioner who will support organizational growth priorities, originate and close high-value partnerships, and build the systems that sustain YLabs’ pipeline. The ideal candidate brings a track record of leading 6-7 figure proposals with full autonomy, a proactive approach to lead generation, opportunity creation, and the credibility to represent YLabs in competitive settings. They will mentor junior team members and lead departmental OKR achievement.

This is a full- or part-time role (at greater than 50% capacity), fully remote, contractor position reporting to the CEO. Travel for in-person meetings and conferences is fully reimbursed by YLabs.

JOB TYPE

This is an independent remote contractor (Consultancy) position. The initial contract term for this role is 9 months, to be reviewed quarterly in line with specified deliverables.

LOCATION

This is a remote role with some in-person meetings and travel to global conferences expected.

ABOUT YLABS’ COMPENSATION

YLabs adheres to Project Fair’s principles and standards to establish pay equity, with the overriding principle of “equal pay for work of equal value” outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals. All salary ranges are based on level within the organization and are competitive with regional and national salary benchmarks for the respective office location.

PAY RATE

The pay range for this position is $3,000 – $5,000 per month, commensurate with experience and the selected candidate’s regional location. This is an independent contractor position.

YOU WILL:

• Set and drive organizational growth priorities and Growth & Partnerships OKRs, ensuring alignment between business development efforts and YLabs’ strategic objectives.
• Proactively scope and advance strategic funding opportunities and partnerships, and lead the end-to-end development of high-priority proposals and RFPs, including scoping, budgeting, funder engagement, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Expertly manage a diverse portfolio of high-value stakeholder relationships and represent YLabs in public forums; champion and train others in integrating YLabs’ strategic goals into all partnership work.
• Develop and manage a fundraising pipeline targeting unrestricted funding and project-related grants, including targeted campaigns for high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders.
• Work closely with MarComms to align external messaging and donor engagement strategies, ensuring proposals, pitches, and partnership materials reflect a coherent organizational narrative across the funding pipeline.

YOU ARE:

• An expert connector and dealmaker — you create opportunities rather than wait for them, and build lasting institutional relationships from scratch
• A high-quality writer who takes personal ownership of proposals, at ease working independently at full speed
• A systems thinker and generous mentor who builds durable processes and invests in developing others
• Entrepreneurial, transparent, and collaborative in your decision-making and leadership style
• Adaptable and optimistic when faced with changing circumstances; willing to work flexible hours across time zones

YOU HAVE:

• 8+ years of professional experience, including a demonstrable track record of leading and closing high-value business development opportunities at the $1M+ level
• Expert-level experience leading complex, multi-country proposals for institutional funders, foundations, foundation collectives, and government partners with minimal/no supervision required.
• Deep experience across the full business development cycle: opportunity origination, partner cultivation, scope and budget negotiation, proposal development, and post-award partnership management
• Demonstrated success in developing and leading BD teams, building pipeline management systems, and owning departmental-level playbooks and tools
• Experience working with funders and institutional partners in global health, adolescent development, economic empowerment, or adjacent funding sectors
• Expert written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to equity, power-sharing, and decolonizing international development

APPLICATION PROCESS

This posting will be open until July 20, 2026.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by our Hiring Committee. YLabs recognizes the effort that goes into submitting an application; all applications received during the posting period will be reviewed, and only selected candidates will be notified of their application status once the hiring process begins.

All YLabs offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory background and professional reference checks, and criminal record clearances.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

YLabs is committed to building teams and policies that promote equity, justice, and belonging at work.  We strongly encourage people from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, familial status, marital status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Help fund conservation that puts coexistence between people and wildlife at the centre.

Location: Remote, Kenya-based

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: KES 150,000 to 180,000 per month, commensurate with experience

Closing date: Sunday, 12 July 2026 | 11:59 PM EAT (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

About Lion Landscapes

Lion Landscapes is a UK-registered charity working across Kenya and Tanzania to enable coexistence between people and large carnivores. Through a portfolio of partner-led programmes, we work with communities, governments, and conservation partners to make space for wildlife and people to thrive together. Our work is supported by institutional donors, foundations, zoos, and individual supporters who believe in collaborative, evidence-led conservation.

The Role

We are recruiting a Fundraising Officer to take on a central role in our fundraising function. The post-holder leads donor reporting, supports grant proposals, manages donor records, and keeps the systems behind our fundraising work accurate and current.

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It is a hands-on role with real ownership in a small, distributed team. You will work directly with senior fundraising and communications colleagues and with programme leads across Kenya and Tanzania. It will suit someone who is comfortable with both the substantive side of fundraising (drafting reports, contributing to proposals, analysing donor data) and the operational discipline that keeps a small fundraising function running reliably.

Key responsibilities at a glance

• Lead the production of donor and grant reports.
• Support the drafting of grant proposals and applications.
• Manage donor records and stewardship in Salesforce.
• Research new funding opportunities and track the pipeline.
• Support fundraising campaigns and individual giving.

For the full job description, including detailed responsibilities, experience requirements, and working pattern, please see the attached Job Description (PDF).

What we are looking for

• At least three years’ experience in fundraising, grants management, donor reporting, or proposal writing in the non-profit or international development sector.
• Strong written English, with the ability to draft both grant proposals and donor reports clearly and accurately.
• Working proficiency with Salesforce or a comparable CRM.
• Strong organisational discipline, able to manage multiple deadlines without items falling through the cracks.
• A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset, comfortable with both substantive analytical work and the operational work that keeps the function running.

Familiarity with international institutional donors, conservation or community-led programmes in East Africa, and experience working remotely in a small team are all welcome but not required.

How to Apply

Please fill the form below to apply, submit your CV and a short cover letter (one page maximum). We aim to fill this role as soon as the right candidate is identified, and reserve the right to close the advert early if a strong candidate is found before the closing date.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) was first launched in 2013 by CIFOR-ICRAF, with core partners including UNEP, the World Bank, and funded by the Government of Germany, the Government of Canada, the Government of Luxembourg, and the Global Environment Facility GEF. Today, the GLF – with 35 of the world’s leading development and environmental organizations engaged as Charter Members – has become the world’s largest knowledge-led forum on sustainable landscapes. Since its inception in 2013, the GLF has connected more than 25,000 organizations, 1.3 million youth, 100 governments, and millions engaged from 185 countries, while cumulatively reaching more than 4 billion people through social and traditional media. Over the years, the GLF has evolved to strengthen local knowledge and action towards ecosystem restoration and sustainable development through sustainable finance, learning, youth engagement, and locally led development through the GLFx network.

Job Description

The GLF Youth Program Coordinator leads the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Youth Program team in designing, planning, and delivering programs and activities for young people (18–35), providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with GLF goals and strategy. The role strengthens meaningful youth engagement across all GLF workstreams – GLFx, Knowledge, Events, Learning, and Sustainable Finance – while facilitating young experts to co-create knowledge, contribute to programming, speak at events, and engage in ecosystem restoration initiatives. The role also oversees the Restoration Stewards Program, a flagship fellowship enabling young professionals to lead ecosystem restoration projects while building practical and leadership skills in the field. The Youth Program Coordinator also works closely with the Youth in Landscapes Network Steering Committee (YIL SC) to ensure mutual support between the network and GLF activities, strengthening youth participation in environmental decision-making and supporting the network’s sustainability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Development and Implementation 

• Lead the development of multi-year strategies and frameworks to meaningfully integrate youth across GLF programs and activities, in close coordination with GLF , YIL Steering Committee, and key partners. 
• Lead the development and implementation of the annual GLF Youth Program Plan in collaboration with the GLF Youth Program team and YIL Steering Committee. 
• In collaboration with the Community & Action Program Manager define short- and long-term priorities for the GLF Youth Program, and test innovative approaches for scaling impact across regions, localities, themes and intersections. 
• Support monitoring, learning, and evaluation of youth-related processes and outcomes in collaboration with the Community & Action Engagement Officer and the GLF Knowledge team. 
• Ensure compliance with the YIL–CIFOR/GLF Memorandum of Understanding and uphold partnership integrity across all joint activities. 

Team Management 

• Provide strategic, operational, and caring leadership to the GLF Youth Program team, ensuring high-quality delivery in a dynamic and creative environment. 
• Recruit, guide, and support a diverse and high-performing team, consultants, and other contributors. 

Program management 

• Coordinate the Restoration Stewardship Program by fostering a caring, trust-based environment among fellows, mentors, stewards, and community teams. 
• Coordinate the development and delivery of youth-led activities, sessions, and engagement opportunities across GLF events and convenings, in collaboration with the YIL SC, youth network members, partners, and internal teams, ensuring inclusive, participatory, and impactful youth engagement. 
• Co-design capacity development opportunities with the GLF Learning team, ensuring they reflect the evolving needs of the youth network. 
• Co-produce knowledge with the GLF Knowledge team, the YIL network, and Restoration Stewardship fellows, ensuring youth engagement is demand-driven, consultative, and supports effective knowledge exchange. 
• Support the sustainable operations, growth, and regional expansion of the GLF Youth Network by strengthening engagement with members, partners, and YIL SC focal points, ensuring clear value for participation and fostering meaningful opportunities for co-creation, shared decision-making, and active participation across events, workshops, campaigns, and strategic processes. 
• Work closely with the Community & Action Storytelling Officer and the GLF Communications team to amplify the visibility, stories, achievements, and opportunities of the GLF Youth Program and YIL network across the GLF website, digital platforms, campaigns, and communication channels. 
• Facilitate youth inclusion from GLFx Chapters into GLF youth program activities in collaboration with the GLFx team, by working closely with the GLFx Coordinator. 
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance the visibility, recognition, and support of the GLF Youth Program, and collaborate with the Landscape Alliance (CIFOR-ICRAF), GLF Charter Members, and other initiatives to expand the visibility, reach, and impact of the YIL network. 
• Represent GLF in strategic networking spaces, conferences, global policy processes, and youth-focused platforms, including facilitating youth engagement in international forums such as COPs and other high-level convenings, while strengthening collaboration with global youth organizations and institutions. 

Resource Mobilization and Management 

• Mobilize financial and in-kind resources by integrating youth priorities into funding proposals, budgets, and strategic partnerships. 
• Oversee annual planning and budget management, ensuring resource are allocated effectively and aligned with program objectives. 

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in environmental studies, international development, climate science or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in program coordination, project management, youth engagement, environmental or sustainability-focused initiatives, preferably in international or multi-stakeholder settings.
• Solid understanding of climate change, community-led ecosystem restoration, sustainable landscapes, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions, with familiarity in global environmental policy and youth participation frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth networks, participatory processes, or capacity-building programs, including organizing events, trainings, workshops, or co-creation activities.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership coordination, including collaboration with NGOs, research institutions, donors, or cross-sector coalitions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is a consultancy position
• The consultancy services shall be for a period from October 2026 to October 2027 (12 months), with the possibility of renewal upon performance evaluation
• Work location: Remote

To apply, please visit our career site at: https://www.landscapealliance.org/about/work-with-us/

To learn more about Landscape Alliance, please visit our websites at: https://www.landscapealliance.org/

Landscape Alliance promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.

Landscape Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

About the assignment 

CIVICUS, the World Alliance for Citizen Participation, is seeking an independent evaluator or evaluation team to conduct an end-of-phase evaluation of its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (Netherlands MFA) under the Power of Voices Partnerships framework. 

The evaluation covers CIVICUS’ core work from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2026, a period of significant global stress on civic and democratic freedoms, and will assess the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of CIVICUS’ activities as supported by Netherlands MFA flexible core funding. This includes the CIVICUS Monitor, Membership and Networks, the #StandAsMyWitness Campaign, Advocacy and Campaigns, and Solidarity actions including International Civil Society Week. The evaluation is global in scope, with particular attention to CIVICUS’ work across the Global South and its UN advocacy hubs in Geneva and New York. 

The evaluation has a dual purpose: generating credible, independent knowledge about what has worked, how, and under what conditions; and producing actionable findings to inform CIVICUS’ next strategic period and the Netherlands MFA’s future engagement with global civil society partners. 

The selected evaluator will be required to: conduct a desk-based inception phase including Theory of Change validation and evaluation matrix development; lead mixed-methods data collection including outcome harvesting, contribution analysis, key informant interviews, surveys and case studies; and produce a final report of no more than 60 pages plus annexes. A participatory and co-creative approach is expected throughout, with meaningful engagement of CIVICUS members, partners and target stakeholders — particularly those from the Global South and excluded groups — alongside full compliance with IOB Evaluation Quality Criteria (2024) and OECD/DAC evaluation principles. 

The evaluation is expected to commence in July 2026, with the final report and executive summary due in January 2027. Key milestones include an inception report (mid-August 2026), an interim briefing (end-October 2026), a draft report and validation workshop (end-November 2026), and final deliverables including a presentation deck (mid-January 2027). 

Qualifications and experience 

CIVICUS is seeking an evaluator or team that collectively demonstrates: 

• Demonstrable experience evaluating international civil society alliances, federations, networks or membership organisations with a global mandate and multi-regional presence, working in the areas of civic space and human rights. 
• Demonstrated commitment to participatory, co-created and equity-centred evaluation practice, and experience applying the IOB Evaluation Quality Criteria (2024) and/or the OECD/DAC evaluation criteria, with concrete examples from prior assignments. 
• Substantial experience with the qualitative methods specified in the ToR: outcome harvesting, contribution analysis, and process tracing or equivalent causal analysis approaches 
• Strong written and spoken English; proficiency in Spanish, French or Arabic is an advantage 
• Full independence from the design or implementation of CIVICUS’ Netherlands MFA-funded programme 

Desirable attributes include prior experience evaluating Netherlands MFA-funded programmes (Power of Voices, Dialogue and Dissent, Leading from the South or VOICE); team diversity in geography (with strong Global South representation), gender and generation; and familiarity with safeguarding and do-no-harm frameworks in high-risk environments. 

Budget 

Applicants are required to submit a draft budget in USD, including daily rates, as part of their proposal. Budget will be assessed for value for money relative to scope and level of effort. 

Full Terms of Reference 

How to apply 

Applicants are invited to submit a proposal of no more than five pages (excluding annexes) addressing the following five elements. Proposals exceeding the page limit may be returned without review. 

1. Why you are best placed to do this evaluation. Articulate clearly why the applicant or team is best placed to conduct this evaluation, including the specific value the team brings; experience working with the Netherlands MFA or comparable bilateral/multilateral funders, including the nature, scale and outcomes of those assignments; and demonstrated familiarity with the IOB Evaluation Quality Criteria (2024) and the OECD/DAC evaluation criteria, including concrete examples of how these have been applied in prior evaluations. 
2. Experience with similar organisations. Describe experience evaluating organisations of a similar nature, i.e. global civil society alliances, networks, federations, membership organisations or international NGOs working on advocacy, civic space, human rights and philanthropy. 
3. Proposed methodology: Outline your understanding of the ToR and your proposed methodology. Include the values and principles you will apply to the evaluation process to ensure that the fundamental principle of co-creation is followed while adhering to the IOB criteria. This should address how you will safeguard independence, rigour and credibility alongside meaningful, ongoing participation of CIVICUS members, networks, partners and target stakeholders, particularly those in the Global South and those representing excluded groups. Applicants are encouraged to address how they will navigate tensions that may arise between IOB requirements (e.g. independence of sampling decisions from actively involved stakeholders) and co-creation. 

Required annexes 

• CVs of the proposed evaluation team (please keep these concise). 
• A draft budget in USD, including daily rates. 
• Two writing samples from comparable assignments completed in the past five years. 
• Two references from comparable assignments completed within the last five years (named contacts and a brief description of the assignment). 
• A declaration of any prior or concurrent engagements with CIVICUS, its members or the Netherlands MFA, for conflict-of-interest assessment. 

Proposals should be submitted by email to partnerships@civicus.org with the subject line “CIVICUS–Netherlands MFA Evaluation 2021–2026 [Applicant name]” by 23:59 South Africa Standard Time on 13 July 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

Description of the role

The CIVICUS Monitor is an online platform, providing information on civic space – the respect, in law and in practice, of the fundamental freedoms of association, expression and peaceful assembly and the state’s duty to protect civil society – in 198 countries and territories. It also provides civic space ratings for each of the 198 countries and territories, calculated following an elaborate methodology.

The CIVICUS Monitor collaborates with over 20 regional research partners across the globe to gather information on civic space developments. Monitor country updates for these countries and territories, outlining the latest civic space developments and restrictions, are published regularly. Monitor country briefs for selected countries, outlining recent civic space trends, are also published regularly.

We are looking for research consultants with regional expertise in civic space issues to assist the team with drafting and editing of Monitor country updates and country briefs, on a needs basis.

The successful applicants will be added to CIVICUS’ Preferred Supplier List and may receive additional requests which can be assessed based on relevance and availability.

Qualifications and experience

We are looking for a consultant with the following background:

• A Masters degree in following domains will be taken into account, although in cases of relevant experience is not mandatory for this position: Political Science; Law; Sociology; International relations; Journalism and relevant regional studies;
• Have at least three years professional experience working directly with civil society organisations and/or human rights defenders;
• Excellent understanding of global civil society, human rights and development issues and global and regional civic space trends
• An understanding of international human rights frameworks related to fundamental freedoms of association, peaceful assembly and expression.
• Basic computer literacy, with any web-based publication experience an advantage.
• Previous experience of civic space research and drafting documents for publication in English
• Experience with identifing, organising and verifying relevant information from multiple sources.
• Language skills applicable to the regional expertise (e.g. Spanish for Latin America, French for West and Central Africa, Arabic for Middle East, Russian for Central Asia)
• Well-organised, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyse complex sets of information and reveal trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Budget

Please provide a proposal with an accompanying budget (daily and hourly rate).

Application process 

Please include the following elements in your proposal and submit to comms.proposals@civicus.org(subject line: TOR regional civic space research) by COB 8 July 2026

• Motivation/interest in applying for this opportunity, clearly indicating the region your expertise pertains to (e.g. Latin America, Europe and Central Asia, Asia Pacific, (West, Central, East and Horn, Southern, North Africa, Middle East)
• Experience and examples: Include your CV, relevant experience and capabilities to deliver this consultancy along with any testimonials of similar completed work. Please also add relevant writing samples.
• Budget: Proposed hourly and daily rate. All financial information must be expressed in United States Dollars (USD), unless the applicant is based in South Africa, in which case rates should be included in South African Rand (ZAR).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake a practical short editing exercise.

About CIVICUS

CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 17,000 members in over 180 countries, we work together to monitor violations of basic civic freedoms, call out the perpetrators of violations and strengthen the power of people to organise by supporting a more accountable, effective and innovative civil society. We strive to promote excluded voices, especially from the global south.

About the Role

The role aims to support the strengthening of the CIVICUS Monitor’s global research collaboration, in particular, to support the CIVICUS Monitor team ahead of the annual People Power under Attack reports. This includes research, implementation of the Monitor’s civic space incident tool, an analysis tool that aim to record the details of each of the civic space incidents and administrative tasks.

Key Requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or a related field
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge or experience conducting research on human rights. An understanding of international human rights frameworks related to fundamental freedoms of association, peaceful assembly and expression.
• Proficiency in any UN language is desirable

Please click here for a full Job Description

How to Apply

The closing deadline for applications is on the 8th July 2026 at 11:59pm SAST.

Interested candidates should click here to apply or go to https://civicus.bamboohr.com/careers

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.
• AI-generated CVs/resumes and cover letters are not permitted. All application materials must be written by the applicant and accurately reflect the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Applications that contain AI-generated materials will not be considered.

Your application should comprise of:

• A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, and relevant achievements
• A cover note of not more than one page outlining your motivation for applying for the role.

Short listed candidates will be contacted 2 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews. Possible starting date for the position will be first week of August 2026.

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.

About Proteus Fund

Proteus Fund connects philanthropy to the frontlines of social justice to advance, racial, gender, queer, and disability justice, and an inclusive, fully representative democracy. Our work identifies opportunities, gaps, and challenges facing movement organizations, especially at the state and local levels, and then mobilizes donor support and a range of non-grant tools to support these efforts. Our donor collaboratives are best-in-class models for bridging responsive philanthropy with cutting-edge social justice movements to create deep and long-lasting impact. Through fiscal sponsorship, Proteus Fund partners with emerging initiatives and innovative movement leaders — enabling them to focus on growing their substantive work and impact with the support of a trusted operational partner.

To date, Proteus Fund, and its affiliated 501c4 organization, Proteus Action League, have distributed over $300 million in grants and provided other essential tools to support activists, advocates, networks, coalitions, and issue-specific campaigns at the local, state, and national level. Proteus Fund has offices in New York City and the metro Boston area. Our staff is based across the entire United States.

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant, reporting to the Controller, is responsible for recording all aspects of accounts receivable, semi-monthly payroll and 401k plan activity.  This role is also responsible for recording and reporting donor advised fund (DAF) activity and supporting the Finance team in maintaining accurate and timely financial records and reporting.

Essential Functions

Payroll and 401k Transactions

• Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll items to the general ledger and prepare payroll related journal entries and work papers for the monthly and annual close, annual 401k plan audit, annual financial audit, and preparation of IRS Form 990
• Reconcile and record payroll related accounting activity, including 401(k) semi-monthly invoices, monthly pension accruals based on organization’s employee benefits, and salary and benefits accounts in the general ledger to ensure accuracy of financial reporting
• Partner with the People & Culture team to resolve payroll discrepancies and 401k plan discrepancies
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions  
• Perform internal audits on both payroll and 401k plan, as needed
• Support the 401k plan audit process, including direct communication with auditors, coordinating documentation with Third-Party providers, People & Culture, the Controller, the CFO, and gathering payroll-related audit materials
• Prepare Finance reports for People & Culture and/or management for reimbursements related to specific employee earnings and benefits

General Accounting

• Record accounts receivable and cash receipts in the accounting system and partner with Donor Services to accurately track and allocate revenue. Identify and create adjusting journal entries, as needed
• Generate and analyze financial reports, such as monthly and quarterly DAF reports, and act as backup to generate program reports and funder reports, as needed
• Assist with monthly and annual closings, including the creation and analysis of expense allocations, journal entries, and reconciliations of trial balance accounts
• Support the annual audit, tax, and budget processes
• Conduct and collaborate on analyses and special projects, as needed
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Manage Account Receivable email activity, requests, and inquiries

Finance Systems Management

• Support the maintenance and administration of finance systems, including SAP Concur, the accounting system, and related integrations

Competencies

Content Knowledge Expertise in Areas of Functional Oversight: Fluency in key areas of oversight; Ability to ask relevant lines of questioning to functional experts when personal content knowledge areas of expertise are not directly aligned

Data Integrity, Accuracy, and Attention to Detail: Maintains a high degree of accuracy and detail orientation when working with data/ keeping data clean and up-to-date, data/ knowledge management, record keeping, etc

Personal Operations: Organization, Task Management, and Prioritization: Strategic management of daily tasks and related deliverables within a portfolio of work. Prioritizes support to actively mitigate risk and minimize bottlenecks when possible, keeping in mind the needs of other collaborators

Philosophical Alignment: Demonstrates strong commitment to the mission and values of Proteus Fund as a progressive, social justice organization, including a deep investment in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Problem Solving: Analyzes challenges, engages stakeholders, and develops practical, goal aligned solutions using sound judgment and a solution-oriented approach

Systems and Process Administration: Ability to learn, navigate, and support multiple operational systems and platforms across finance functions. Supports system maintenance, troubleshooting, workflow updates, and process improvements with adaptability and consistency

Written, Verbal, and Interpersonal Communication: Communicates with clarity, cultural fluency, and integrity across sensitive or complex topics. Balances transparency, care, and discretion in all people-facing work

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience with 5 to 7 years of general accounting experience
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, payroll practices, and nonprofit accounting principles, including GAAP
• Experience with accounting and payroll systems; CheckWriters experience preferred
• Experience supporting nonprofit financial reporting, compliance, and day-to-day accounting operations
• Proficiency with accounting and finance software systems, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and related functions
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment and work efficiently in a virtual setting
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams that are diverse through building inclusion and belonging

 Position Type & Schedule/Hours:

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. Business hours are Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm in the time zone where the candidate is located. Additional hours are occasionally required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel:

This position requires 2-3 overnight trips per year for internal meetings and retreats as well as conferences and other events.

Work Environment:

REMOTE: This position works indoors and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Most of the work will be performed remotely, which requires a dedicated work space.

Physical Requirements:

This position is largely sedentary, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; however, some movement may be required depending on the specific job duties. This position requires the ability to: operate a computer daily, as well as other home- or in-office devices such as a copier or printer as needed; communicate effectively with coworkers and external parties, including – for example – via email, phone, and/or video conferencing; and, occasionally, lift up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equity at Proteus:

Proteus Fund believes that one of the greatest strengths of an organization is the rich diversity of its staff and board and is committed to providing equal employment and promotional opportunities based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under the law. Proteus Fund’s policies and practices are to reflect Proteus Fund’s commitment to nondiscrimination in all areas of employment. 

Accessibility: 

Proteus Fund is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Proteus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at jobs@proteusfund.org.  

About Proteus Fund 

Proteus Fund connects philanthropy to the frontlines of social justice to advance, racial, gender, queer, and disability justice, and an inclusive, fully representative democracy. Our work lifts up opportunities, gaps, and challenges facing movement organizations, especially at the state and local level, and then mobilizes donor support as well as a range of other non-grant tools to support these efforts. Our donor collaboratives are best-in-class models for bridging responsive philanthropy with cutting-edge social justice movements to create deep and long-lasting impact. Through fiscal sponsorship, Proteus Fund partners with emerging initiatives and innovative movement leaders — enabling them to focus on growing their substantive work and impact with the support of a trusted operational partner. 

To date, Proteus Fund, and its affiliated 501c4 organization, the Proteus Action League, have distributed over $300 million in grants and provided other essential tools to support activists, advocates, networks, coalitions, and issue-specific campaigns at the local, state, and national level. Proteus Fund has offices in New York City and metro Boston. Our staff is based across the entire United States. 

Job Summary

The Senior Donor Services Associate is responsible for overseeing the tracking and filing processes of all income receipts. They are responsible for managing the tools, systems, and procedures used to track and facilitate the organization’s generation of revenue. They work closely with Fiscally Sponsored Projects (FSPs), Finance staff, and staff of other departments. The Donor Services Associate also oversees processes related to the submission of grant proposals, grant reports, and grants for current and potential new funders. The Donor Services Associate is also responsible for recording, tracking, and filing of FSP contracts.

Essential Functions

Core responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

Revenue Management and Systems

• Manage internal systems for tracking revenue, incoming grants, reports, and deadlines, primarily the organization’s donor database
• Provide guidance and support to the Donor Services / Finance Associate to sustain the Donor Services function as a client-focused and responsive support
• Collaborate with Finance staff on fiscal management of revenue, including accounts receivable, revenue recognition and reconciliation, revenue-related portions of the annual financial audit, preparation of the IRS Form 990 tax return, and information to support annual state charitable registrations and filings
• In coordination with Finance staff, FSPs, and other staff ensure that the organization meets all external reporting obligations, including timely submission of grant narratives and grant financial reports; meet regularly with FSPs, Finance staff, and others to discuss grant proposals and reporting deadlines
• Manage software tools related to revenue with support from Information Services, including merchant services for online based credit card processing platforms, crowdfunding, and others
• Maintain a deep awareness and understanding of tax deductibility as it relates to c3 and c4 organizations
• Draft and manage departmental budget and oversee cost center expenses

Grants Management and Administration

• Troubleshoot nuanced requests from funders, FSPs, staff, and other key stakeholders to ensure timely processing and acknowledgment of gifts
• Maintain institutional knowledge of the organization’s funding portfolio, i.e. institutional and individual donors across programs and projects. Provide reports and analysis as requested
• Train staff on Donor Services systems for workflows related to grant processing and document filing
• Lead the Donor Services onboarding for new staff, and lead Donor Services onboarding and divestiture processes for new or exiting FSPs
• Steer drafting processes for Donor Services policies and procedures for internal and external usage
• Manage relationships with funding partners, from both an organizational level and in collaboration with staff and FSPs that directly work with the funders
• Support the Donor Services / Finance Associate in coordinating client services both internally, to core and FSP staff, and externally, to funding partners by managing the grant application process and managing foundation grant submission portals as needed

Leadership Support

• Support senior management in increasing brand messaging consistency by managing the centralized hub which houses organizational context needed for proposals
• Support senior management in creating proposals/submitting proposals for new core program work as needed

Competencies

Collaboration:  Collaborates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external partners, fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual respect. They demonstrate active listening and empathy to diverse perspectives, and contribute to an inclusive, trust-based team environment

Data Integrity, Accuracy, and Attention to Detail: Maintains a high degree of accuracy and detail orientation when working with data/ keeping data clean and up-to-date, data/ knowledge management, record keeping, etc.

Finance and Accounting Systems: The ability to use core finance and accounting systems and software

Philosophical Alignment: Demonstrates strong commitment to the mission and values of Proteus Fund as a progressive, social justice organization, including a deep investment in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Systems and Process Administration: Ability to learn, navigate, and support multiple operational systems and platforms across finance functions. Supports system maintenance, troubleshooting, workflow updates, and process improvements with adaptability and consistency

Problem Solving: Analyzes challenges, engages stakeholders, and develops practical, goal aligned solutions using sound judgment and a solution-oriented approach

Written, Verbal, and Interpersonal Communication: Communicates with clarity, cultural fluency, and integrity across sensitive or complex topics. Balances transparency, care, and discretion in all people-facing work

Education and Experience

While no one person will embody all the qualifications listed below, the ideal incumbent will possess many of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, finance, business administration, or a related field
• 5 – 7 years of experience in nonprofit finance, grants management, donor services, or related administrative operations
• Knowledge of nonprofit finance systems and processes, including accounts receivable, revenue tracking, and reconciliation
• Experience working with database and CRM systems to manage financial and donor data
• Demonstrated ability to manage grants processes, including submission tracking, reporting, and compliance
• Project management skills in deadline driven, cross-functional environments
• Familiarity with online fundraising tools and platforms

Position Type & Schedule/Hours:

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. Business hours are Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm in the time zone where the candidate is located. Additional hours are occasionally required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel:

This position requires 2-3 overnight trips per year for internal meetings and retreats as well as conferences and other events.

Work Environment:

REMOTE: This position works indoors and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Most of the work will be performed remotely, which requires a dedicated workspace.

Physical Requirements:

This position is largely sedentary, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; however, some movement may be required depending on the specific job duties. This position requires the ability to: operate a computer daily, as well as other home- or in-office devices such as a copier or printer as needed; communicate effectively with coworkers and external parties, including – for example – via email, phone, and/or video conferencing; and, occasionally, lift up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equity at Proteus

Proteus Fund believes that one of the greatest strengths of an organization is the rich diversity of its staff and board and is committed to providing equal employment and promotional opportunities based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under the law. Proteus Fund’s policies and practices are to reflect Proteus Fund’s commitment to nondiscrimination in all areas of employment. 

Accessibility

Proteus Fund is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Proteus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at jobs@proteusfund.org. 

About the Internet Society Foundation

The Internet Society (ISOC) supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals.

Together, we focus on building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work; advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards; and advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet.

The Internet Society Foundation (Foundation) is a non-profit organization that works in concert with the Internet Society. It exists to demonstrate and support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere and promote the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich people’s lives, and a force for good in society.  

The Foundation is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion, where all individuals are valued for their distinct contributions.  Our people are the most valuable strengths we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff invests in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and the Foundation’s achievements. 

About the Position

The Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications supports and strengthens how the Internet Society communicates its advocacy positions to diverse global and regional advocacy audiences, including legislators, regulators, civil society organizations, think tanks, media, and relevant academic communities across multiple countries and governance systems.

This role requires demonstrated experience in advocacy communications within civil society, the Internet ecosystem, or adjacent public-interest policy environments, with a strong understanding of how communications influence policy debates and public discourse in different political, cultural, and regional contexts.

Reporting to the Director of Advocacy and Community Communications and operating as a member of the Strategic Communications team, the role supports delivery of the Internet Society’s 2030 Strategy by helping to ensure the organization is communications-ready to:

• Clearly articulate what it advocates for and against in ways that resonate globally and regionally
• Run effective international, regional, and cross-border regional advocacy communications campaigns
• Respond rapidly and coherently to global, regional, or national developments affecting the Internet and its governance

The Senior Manager Advocacy Communications is expected to be familiar with relevant policy issues — able to understand, translate, and communicate policy positions — particularly in multi-jurisdictional, regional, or multilateral policy environments — while focusing primarily on narrative, messaging, campaigns, and media engagement.

This role is not focused on advocacy within a single national or legislative system. Success requires directly supporting navigating regional, international, and cross-border policy processes and adapting communications accordingly.

Why This Role Matters

As global Internet challenges intensify, the Internet Society’s ability to influence debates depends not only on strong policy positions, but on how effectively those positions are communicated to advocacy audiences across different regions and governance contexts.

This role helps strengthens Internet Society’s efforts to engage legislators, regulators, civil society, media, and thought leaders worldwide with clarity, credibility, and impact — advancing a globally connected, open, secure, and trustworthy Internet.

Location

Remote – We strongly encourage candidates based in Europe (preferred), Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Advocacy Messaging & Campaigns

• Support the development and delivery of proactive advocacy communications campaigns aligned with Internet Society’s strategic priorities and global challenges.
• Craft clear, compelling narratives that translate policy and technical inputs into accessible, persuasive advocacy messaging for diverse international audiences.
• Help maintain consistency and discipline in how Internet Society’s advocacy positions are communicated across regions, languages and cultural contexts.

Audience-Focused Communications

• Support the development of audience-specific advocacy narratives in conjunction with colleagues across the organization. 
• Contribute to tailoring messaging, tone, and formats to effectively engage these audiences operating in different political, legal and media environments.

Media & Public Engagement

• Support and contribute to media engagement strategies related to advocacy priorities. Work with colleagues to prepare spokespeople with strong advocacy messaging, talking points, and briefing materials for international and regional media engagement.
• Identify opportunities for proactive media engagement, commentary, and narrative placement, including with regional, international and non-English language media.
• Support communications responses related to fast-moving policy and regulatory developments.

Strategic Communications Readiness

• Develop and maintain advocacy communications tools, including:
  • Message frameworks and narrative guidance
  • Campaign toolkits adaptable for regional use
  • Rapid-response communications materials
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the organization can respond quickly, coherently, and credibly to global or regional policy developments.

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

• Act as a strategic partner and in collaboration with colleagues to, help sharpen messaging without leading policy development.
• Support a coordinated, Unified Communications approach across Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation.

Desired Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in advocacy communications, strategic communications, or campaign communications, including work across multiple countries or regions.
• Proven experience communicating to advocacy audiences, including policymakers, regulators, civil society, think tanks, media, and/or academia in more than one national or regional context.
• Background in civil society, Internet governance, digital rights, technology policy, or a related public-interest field.
• Strong policy fluency: Able to understand policy positions and debates and translate them into effective communications across different legal and governance systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading media engagement, including press materials, messaging, and spokesperson preparation, ideally with international or regional media outlets.
• Excellent writing, editing, and narrative-building skills for diverse global audiences.
• Experience working with international, regional, or multilateral institutions, coalitions, or networks is highly desirable.

Key Attributes

1. Clear, structured thinker with an ability to translate policy into meaningful messaging.
2. Comfortable operating at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and communications
3. Collaborative and confident working across teams and disciplines
4. Calm and effective in fast-moving, politically sensitive environments
5. Strong alignment with the Internet Society’s mission and 2030 Strategy

What You’ll Love About Us

• Make an Impact. We have an exciting vision and mission to bring the internet to everyone!
• Great Company Culture. We are a global team and live our values of collaboration, inclusion, respect, people and passion in all of our HR programs including our new recognition program!
• Holiday/Vacation. Generous paid time off and paid public holidays.
• Benefits. Based on local in-country guidelines.
• Give back. Get paid to volunteer in your community!
• Professional Development and Educational Benefits. Annual company contribution towards professional development or higher education.
• Flexible Work Models. Flexible work-from-home.

Compensation and benefits for this position will be paid in local currency and based on the country and geographic location’s local salary and benefits market data for the position. Exact pay will be based on factors including but not limited to relevant qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, business and organizational needs. 

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color or any other protected class. Compensation and benefit package for this position will be competitively commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications.  Applications will be evaluated until the position has been filled. The list of applicants will not be posted publicly and will be reviewed in confidence by members of the evaluation committee.

Important Notice to Applicants:
The Internet Society Foundation will never request payment or fees from candidates at any stage of the hiring process. All official communications will originate directly from the Internet Society. Any use of third-party recruiters or partners will be clearly indicated in the job posting. If you receive unsolicited or suspicious outreach claiming to represent the Internet Society, please treat it with caution.