Application Deadline: 31 July 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Rhodes Global Scholarships. The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholars come to the UK for two or more years and can apply to study most full-time postgraduate courses offered by Oxford University. Requirements Eligibility Criteria Benefits The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend. For the 2025-26 academic year, the stipend is £19,800 per annum (£1,650 per month) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation. Please note: this is not sufficient to cover partners or dependents. Following selection for the Scholarship, the Rhodes Trust will also cover: How to Apply To apply for the Rhodes Scholarship, you must complete and submit our online application form by 23:59 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), 31 July, 2025 There is no application fee for submission of the Rhodes Scholarship application form; however you must submit your application online and we can’t accept any other form of application. You should apply for the Rhodes Scholarship before applying for your proposed course at the University of Oxford. Candidates selected for the Rhodes Scholarship are then required to apply for their chosen course via the University of Oxford’s graduate application form with support from the team at Rhodes House. If unsuccessful in your first application to the Rhodes Scholarships, you may subsequently re-apply only once more (and this must be in the same constituency), subject to meeting the eligibility criteria. The Rhodes application form requires you to provide: • Your details, such as contact information• Evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria• Your education history including your university transcripts• The course(s) you would like to study at the University of Oxford• A CV• An Academic Statement• A Personal Statement • A total of four referees For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Rhodes Global Scholarships
Program Officer
Position: Program Officer Status: Full-time, indefinite Team: Global Programs Reports to: Director, Program Strategy Language(s): English, Arabic Location: Remote within Canada Starting Salary Range: $87,000-90,000 CAD Deadline for Applications: 29 June 2025, 11:59pm ET ABOUT THE EQUALITY FUND The Equality Fund is transforming the way that resources—and power—flow into the hands of women, girls, and gender expansive people worldwide. Designed by feminists for feminists, it is a model for sustainably resourcing feminist movements everywhere, through global grantmaking, gender-lens investing, policy advocacy, and feminist philanthropy. Launched in 2019, the Equality Fund has activated $100 million to date which flows to more than 1,000 organizations working across 100 countries. THE OPPORTUNITY Under the leadership and supervision of the Director of Program Strategy on the Global Programs team, the Program Officer will play a key role in the analysis of trends related to women’s rights and feminist movements and advancing gender equity, particularly in the Middle East and Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans, and grantmaking mechanisms that include systems, policies, and practices. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of regional and thematic trends in women, girls, and trans rights—including feminist organizing—with competencies in grantmaking design and implementation, feminist and participatory approaches, and partnership development and relationship building. The Program Officer liaises with and provides direct support to grantee partners, organizes capacity-building opportunities, and represents EF work across the ecosystem. The Program Officer also contributes to our grantmaking meeting compliance requirements, including financial and narrative reporting to donors and other relevant stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of results based management and contributes to preparing key program deliverables such as work plans, budgets, and reports. SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES Partnerships in Grantmaking Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Other horizontal organizational activities QUALIFICATIONS CORE COMPETENCIES for Adaptive Leadership REQUIREMENTS OUR ENVIRONMENT OF CARE SELECTION PROCESS JOIN US! Though we work to respond to all applicants, at times we may only be able to follow-up with those selected for an interview. CONSENT TO THE USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION CONSENTEMENT À L’UTILISATION DES INFORMATIONS PERSONNELLES I acknowledge that the personal information I provide as part of my job application to Equality Fund will be utilized solely for the following purposes: The personal information collected includes, but is not limited to: These terms and conditions are in addition to the Equality Fund Privacy Policy, which I have read and understood. For further details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, as well as your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Je reconnais que les informations personnelles que je fournis dans le cadre de ma candidature à Equality Fund seront utilisées uniquement aux fins suivantes : Les informations personnelles collectées incluent, mais ne sont pas limitées à: Ces termes et conditions s’ajoutent à la politique de confidentialité d’Equality Fund, que j’ai lue et comprise. Pour plus de détails sur la manière dont nous collectons, utilisons et protégeons vos informations personnelles, ainsi que sur vos droits en matière de protection des données, veuillez vous référer à notre politique de confidentialité. APPLY NOW
Program Specialist, Student Centered Learning
In 2013, while many believed that universal internet access was imminent, and the digital learning revolution would soon benefit everyone globally, we made a bold decision and chose to focus on the educational needs of those who didn’t have reliable connectivity. Fast forward to 2025, and a third of the world’s population remains offline, 251 million children and youth are out of school, and many more still lack consistent access to quality digital learning. Founded by a group of PhD students with a vision of ensuring that everyone had the opportunity to learn and flourish, over the last 12 years Learning Equality has grown from bringing Khan Academy exercises and videos offline to becoming a key player in the education technology landscape. Thanks to our work, over 10 million learners in underserved communities across 220+ countries and territories now have access to transformative digital tools—no connectivity required. We develop and support offline-first, needs-driven edtech that builds agency for learners, teachers and organizations. Our solutions are co-designed with the communities we serve to ensure they meet their unique needs. But we recognize that technology alone isn’t a silver bullet, so we also focus on supporting organizations—through our direct assistance or our DIY model—with what they need to foster quality, student-centered learning in underserved contexts. And we know this proven approach improves learning. With the support of organizations such as the Hewlett Foundation, UNHCR, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, Endless Network, and Swarovski Foundation – to name a few – we are continuing to grow our reach, deepen our impact and ensure many more under-resourced communities around the world can access and actively foster quality learning opportunities. We are seeking a Program Specialist, Student Centered Learning, to lead on key aspects of our implementation support strategy, with a focus on enabling equitable, learner-driven practices in low-connectivity environments. This is a full-time position for an experienced educator who is passionate about advancing student-centered learning at scale, and who resonates deeply with Learning Equality’s mission to foster equity, agency, and opportunity through learning. This is a remote opportunity open to candidates based in East Africa. Additionally, this position involves some (<10%) international travel to the countries where our project partners are located. What does student centered learning at Learning Equality look like? At Learning Equality, student-centered learning means putting learners’ needs, contexts, and voices at the heart of education—and designing systems that recognize their agency and right to meaningful, relevant, and inclusive learning experiences. We work toward this vision by building and supporting an offline-first ecosystem of tools, anchored by Kolibri, that enables partners to provide flexible, curriculum-aligned, and culturally responsive learning experiences—without Internet access. Learning Equality’s products and tools are enabled by a do-it-yourself model of adoption. While Learning Equality also supports its effective use through specialized services, we don’t design or implement interventions on our own. Instead, we collaborate with different types of organizations who choose to use our tools in their educational programming, from individual users, to small collectives, to state and national governments, to international NGOs, and UN agencies. Our role is to equip partners and educators with the resources, tools, and pedagogical strategies they need to adapt and apply Kolibri in student-centered ways. In this position, your responsibilities will include developing and facilitating Kolibri training workshops, designing a coaching and mentoring framework to empower program staff and educators at partner organizations, and contributing to the development of materials to enable DIY adoption of Kolibri – all with a key focus on student centered learning. Some of the projects you could be working on or advising others about in a given month include: This position focuses on the following efforts, as part of a highly collaborative team: This position might be for you if… You have: You are: Bonus points. Don’t let it hold you back from applying if you don’t meet these requirements but please mention if you do! Compensation Our core values guide our compensation and benefits package, just like they guide the rest of our work. To avoid biases and address historical pay inequities, we use a consistent formula to set our team salaries. Rates are calculated through three factors: a person’s role, level of experience, and their work-from-home location. We believe in being transparent about compensation: We will calculate candidate-specific rates based on cost of living at applicant locations, and will share exact numbers during introductory conversations. As an example, a full-time candidate based in Uganda would receive an hourly rate of $27.94 USD, for an estimated annual payment of $51,000 USD and a full-time candidate based in India would receive an hourly rate of $19.20 USD, for an estimated annual payment of $35,000 USD. This independent contractor rate is calculated to include supplements to compensate for benefits provided to US-based employees, such as medical benefits, paid time off, and retirement fund contributions. Learning Equality is a small, globally distributed team working towards a world where everyone can achieve their full potential through access to quality education. To achieve this goal we seek and support a team representative of the cultures and ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations, religious beliefs and abilities that are reflective of our global community. The diversity of our team brings strength, creativity, perspective, and joy to our work. To apply, complete the application below. We do not ask for a cover letter and will not review one if submitted; please prioritize answering the questions on the application instead. We’re eager to hear from your authentic writing voice and would prefer applications to be completed without the use of AI or Chat-GPT. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by Friday, June 13. APPLY NOW
Science Communications Manager
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is a non-profit, public charity organisation that supports strengthens and promotes science innovation in Africa. The goal of the SFA Foundation is to address the continent’s most pressing developmental needs by generating scientific knowledge that solves problems and informs decision-making. We serve the African research ecosystem by funding excellent research and innovation ideas; enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, building and reinforcing environments that are conducive for scientists to thrive and producing quality research that generates new, locally relevant knowledge. The SFA Foundation takes a holistic approach to the development of science. Our programmatic initiatives are crafted to cater to the entire science ecosystem and span across the value chain from early discovery sciences to translation sciences and target cross-cutting gaps. Our commitment to strengthening the entire research ecosystem is reflected in the creation of major science and innovation programmes implemented through a well-established grant-making scheme, advocacy, and promotion of scientific excellence, emphasis on intra-Africa collaboration and evidence-based policymaking mechanisms. POSITION OVERVIEW Position Title Science Communications Manager Department Science Communications and Engagement Reporting To Senior Programme Manager Position Location Nairobi, Kenya JOB PURPOSE The incumbent will be responsible for the execution of the organisation-wide science communications strategy. He/She will work with seasoned and early career scientists to showcase cutting edge, African-led science and initiatives funded by the SFA Foundation. The role will also include support for the Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellowship (CJF). The CJF is an initiative of the Gates Foundation aimed at bringing together accomplished scientists permanently based in Africa to cultivate a community of global health leaders, opinion shapers, and influencers. They drive science and advocate to affect national, regional, continental, and global change to advance public health. The successful candidate must be a proactive individual, takes initiative, requires minimal supervision, can make decisions, and is able to work in fast paced environments. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Development and Implementation Showcase and Promote African-led Science and Scientists Management Relationship Management Monitoring, Reporting and Learning Occasional Duties PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Academic Qualifications An advanced degree in Science Communication, Public Health, or related discipline. Experience Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Leadership Competencies and Personal Attributes HOW TO APPLY Should you meet the competencies above, please submit your application by clicking the APPLY button below. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE THURSDAY, 19 JUNE 2025 SFA Foundation has a commitment to safeguarding people and environment and this forms part of our background checks. APPLY NOW
Programme Associate
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is a non-profit, public charity organisation that supports strengthens and promotes science innovation in Africa. The goal of the SFA Foundation is to address the continent’s most pressing developmental needs by generating scientific knowledge that solves problems and informs decision-making. We serve the African research ecosystem by funding excellent research and innovation ideas; enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, building and reinforcing environments that are conducive for scientists to thrive and producing quality research that generates new, locally relevant knowledge. The SFA Foundation takes a holistic approach to the development of science. Our programmatic initiatives are crafted to cater to the entire science ecosystem and span across the value chain from early discovery sciences to translation sciences and target cross-cutting gaps. Our commitment to strengthening the entire research ecosystem is reflected in the creation of major science and innovation programmes implemented through a well-established grant-making scheme, advocacy, and promotion of scientific excellence, emphasis on intra-Africa collaboration and evidence-based policymaking mechanisms. POSITION OVERVIEW Position Title Programme Associate Department Programmes Reporting To Senior Programme Coordinator Position Location Nairobi, Kenya JOB PURPOSE The Programme Associate provides operational and administrative assistance to the programme staff, performs a variety of administrative, coordination and logistical services in support of the operations of the Programme, and assists with information management for the team. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Programme Support Travel and Events Management Workshops and Events PERSON SPECIFICATIONS HOW TO APPLY Should you meet the competencies above, please submit your application by clicking the APPLY button below. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2025 SFA Foundation has a commitment to safeguarding people and environment and this forms part of our background checks. APPLY NOW
Programme Officer – Grand Challenges Africa
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is a non-profit, public charity organisation that supports strengthens and promotes science innovation in Africa. The goal of the SFA Foundation is to address the continent’s most pressing developmental needs by generating scientific knowledge that solves problems and informs decision-making. We serve the African research ecosystem by funding excellent research and innovation ideas; enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, building and reinforcing environments that are conducive for scientists to thrive and producing quality research that generates new, locally relevant knowledge. The SFA Foundation takes a holistic approach to the development of science. Our programmatic initiatives are crafted to cater to the entire science ecosystem and span across the value chain from early discovery sciences to translation sciences and target cross-cutting gaps. Our commitment to strengthening the entire research ecosystem is reflected in the creation of major science and innovation programmes implemented through a well-established grant-making scheme, advocacy, and promotion of scientific excellence, emphasis on intra-Africa collaboration and evidence-based policymaking mechanisms. POSITION OVERVIEW Position Title Programme Officer — Grand Challenges Africa Department Programmes Reporting To Programme Manager Position Location Nairobi, Kenya JOB PURPOSE Responsible for high-level programme technical support and coordination, working in a dynamic environment while managing the needs of numerous stakeholders globally while keeping a finger on the pulse of numerous programmes. The Programme Officer (PO) works closely with the Programme Manager, programme team members and other SFA Foundation staff to ensure efficient implementation of the programme and effective collaboration with all role players within the programme. The PO will facilitate smooth flow of knowledge reports, financial reports, procurement processes, grants processes, technical presentations, and proposals, including ensuring partnerships database management, updating, and timely submissions of deliverables and reports. The overall aim of the PO (Grand Challenges Africa) role is to deliver work within the Science, Innovation, Translation and Entrepreneurship (SITE) programme under the Grand Challenges (GC) Africa Initiative. The Science for Africa Foundation hosts GC Africa as part of the Grand Challenges partner family in collaboration with Gates Foundation. The GC Africa initiative seeks to promote Africa-led scientific innovations to help countries better achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by awarding seed and scale up grants to the continent’s most impressive solutions. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Programme Goal Setting & Planning Research and technical support Programme Tracking, Evaluation and Reporting Communications and Stakeholder Relationship Management Collaboration and facilitation Event | Conference Planning and Management Programme Governance PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Academic Qualifications Professional Qualifications Experience HOW TO APPLY Should you meet the competencies above, please submit your application by clicking the APPLY button below. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2025 SFA Foundation has a commitment to safeguarding people and environment and this forms part of our background checks. APPLY NOW
Senior Programme Officer – Grand Challenges Africa
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is a non-profit, public charity organisation that supports strengthens and promotes science innovation in Africa. The goal of the SFA Foundation is to address the continent’s most pressing developmental needs by generating scientific knowledge that solves problems and informs decision-making. We serve the African research ecosystem by funding excellent research and innovation ideas; enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, building and reinforcing environments that are conducive for scientists to thrive and producing quality research that generates new, locally relevant knowledge. The SFA Foundation takes a holistic approach to the development of science. Our programmatic initiatives are crafted to cater to the entire science ecosystem and span across the value chain from early discovery sciences to translation sciences and target cross-cutting gaps. Our commitment to strengthening the entire research ecosystem is reflected in the creation of major science and innovation programmes implemented through a well-established grant-making scheme, advocacy, and promotion of scientific excellence, emphasis on intra-Africa collaboration and evidence-based policymaking mechanisms. POSITION OVERVIEW Position Title Senior Programme Officer — Grand Challenges Africa Department Programmes Reporting To Programme Manager Position Location Nairobi, Kenya JOB PURPOSE The Senior Programme Officer (SPO) is responsible for taking ideas within the strategy through the full programme cycle, ensuring impact. The SPO has his/her primary responsibility to provide technical assistance for the design and implementation of the programme; build partnerships, collaborations and manage networks, deliver high-level project-related research, and provide thought leadership in various areas of science. The overall aim of the SPO (Grand Challenges Africa) role is to deliver work within the Science, Innovation, Translation and Entrepreneurship (SITE) programme under the Grand Challenges (GC) Africa Initiative. The Science for Africa Foundation hosts GC Africa as part of the Grand Challenges partner family in collaboration with Gates Foundation. The GC Africa initiative seeks to promote Africa-led scientific innovations to help countries better achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by awarding seed and scale up grants to the continent’s most impressive solutions. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Scientific and technical leadership participate in the programme management cycle by contributing to: Delivering the Science Research & Innovations Strategy Programme Support PERSON SPECIFICATIONS Academic Qualifications A PhD degree in a relevant Science/Biomedical/Biosciences/Health research field obtained over the past 10 years; or an MD or equivalent training with proven research leadership qualities and experience. A background in data modelling, public health, and/or artificial intelligence is strongly desired. Professional Qualifications Experience HOW TO APPLY Should you meet the competencies above, please submit your application by clicking the APPLY button below. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2025 SFA Foundation has a commitment to safeguarding people and environment and this forms part of our background checks. APPLY NOW
Head of Content Development
ABOUT HEALTHY LEARNERS Healthy Learners is an award-winning non-profit organization working to improve the health and learning of children across Zambia. We do this by making schools a reliable access point for healthcare—bringing essential services closer to where children learn and live. In partnership with the Government of Zambia, we’ve built a nationally scaling, government-led model that aligns with public systems and priorities. Our work strengthens collaboration between the Ministries of Health and Education and serves as a platform for delivering evidence-based programs that link schools to the broader health system. Health education is at the heart of this model. Translating evidence into practical behaviors that keep children healthy and learning. We now seek a leader who can turn cutting-edge research, policy, and field insights into powerful, scalable content that works for teachers, administrators, Health Captains, and learners. Today, we operate in 720 schools across all ten provinces, reaching over 1.1 million learners. We are proud recipients of the Skoll Award for Social Innovation, the Duke F.M. Kirby Prize, and the Lipman Family Prize from the University of Pennsylvani —recognition of the impact and promise of our work. ABOUT YOU We’re looking for an experienced content systems leader who brings deep technical expertise in curriculum design, understands how to scale content, and thrives in cross-sectoral environments involving government and large-scale implementation. You are someone who blends strategic thinking with practical execution—able to connect the dots across research, policy, and implementation, and translate that into content that works at scale. You lead with a mindset that is: Humble – You listen well, ask thoughtful questions, and take feedback seriously. You value the work more than the spotlight and bring a mindset of growth and curiosity. You know how to work across teams, incorporate input, and keep learners at the center. Hungry – You’re driven, focused, and energized by the chance to build content and solve problems. You raise the bar, look for ways to make our work better and faster, and move ideas from concept to execution. You care about quality, but you also care about getting things done on time. Smart – You build trust quickly, know how to read a room, and create space for others to contribute. You know how to lead a small team effectively while collaborating across a larger one. POSITION OVERVIEW This is a unique opportunity to help build and strengthen a nationally scaling school health program in Zambia—one that already reaches over a million learners and is designed for long-term government ownership, with the potential for adaptation in other countries over time. As Head of Content Development, you will be the architect and conductor of Healthy Learners’ entire content engine—owning the strategy, creation, and continuous improvement of all scripted health talks, training modules, and digital micro-lessons. You will set and steward a multi-year content roadmap anchored in national priorities and the organization’s growth plan. In parallel, you will design, prototype, and refine high-impact materials that draw on behavior-change science, digital learning, and AI-enabled workflows. Leading a small, high-performing team you will coordinate closely with government partners, M&E, Digital, and Program teams to ensure every lesson is field-tested, policy-aligned, and data-driven. This role is ideal for a systems thinker who thrives on rapid experimentation and iterative design. It is a remote position based in Africa or Europe, with working hours that provide strong overlap with Zambia’s time zone to enable real-time collaboration with in-country teams. Periodic travel to Zambia is expected for co-creation, piloting, and team integration KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Content Strategy & Alignment Content Development & Innovation Testing, Iteration & Quality Assurance Team Leadership & Implementation Support SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS LOCATION: Remote (Europe or Africa) APPLY NOW
Programme Assistant
Job Title: Programme Assistant Cluster: Innovation & Quality Management Salary: USD 20,411.96 per Annum (excluding benefits) Contract Type: 12 Months initial contract, subject to successful completion of the probationary period Location: Remote, with international travel required. The candidate must have the legal right to work in their location. Reports to: Project Officer Host Liaison Direct Reports: N/A Role Overview: The Programme Assistant role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful implementation of the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI). The post holder will play a key role in supporting implementation across all outputs and lines of work of the DDI. Responsibilities include assisting in the management and processing of several open calls and selection processes for partnerships, funding, consultancies, and others. The Programme Assistant is also expected to support with event organising, travel arrangements for partners across the different outputs of the DDI, and overall logistics. This position is ideal for someone at the beginning of their career with strong organizational and communication skills who is passionate about promoting digital democracy and understanding implementation of complex projects. Areas of Responsibilities & Key ActivitiesProgramme and Partnership Support•Assist in managing and processing open calls for partnerships, consultancies, and funding. •Support in doing due diligence and documentation for partner selection. •Maintain up-to-date records and tracking systems for applications and partnership processes. •Liaise with applicants, selected partners and other relevant actors to provide timely updates and guidance. •Support Programme Officers in the delivery of programmatic tasks around specific outputs including collating impact and learnings and disseminating same within and outside the alliance. •Support Programme Officers in partner management as well as providing input and support to implementation monitoring and reporting. Event and Meeting Coordination•Provide logistical and administrative support for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. •Assist with venue booking, catering, and material preparation for in-person events, organized by CIVICUS and/or partners. •Coordinate schedules, send invitations, and manage RSVPs. •Support documentation and follow-up action during key meetings and events. Travel and Logistics Management•Coordinate travel arrangements for partners, consultants, and staff involved in DDI activities. •Prepare travel itineraries, process reimbursements, and ensure compliance with travel policies. •Support with visa applications and accommodation bookings as needed. •Track and monitor expenses to support the Finance and Compliance Lead. General Programme Administration•Support the DDI team with maintaining filing systems and ensure accessible storage of programme documents. •Assist different team members with procurement, contracting, and payment processes, across all outputs, when needed, •Contribute to internal and donor reporting by gathering and organizing activity data. •Provide ad-hoc support to programme staff across different outputs of the DDI. Other•All staff is expected to uphold CIVICUS values and principles in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on CIVICUS. Person Specification Education, Language & Qualifications•Degree and Diplomas in a relevant field, such as administration, development studies, social sciences. •Fluency in English and either Spanish or French is essential. Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience•Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. •High attention to detail, particularly in record-keeping and documentation. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic digital collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, teams, Miro, etc.). Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience•Experience working with a diverse range of civil society actors across all global regions but particularly in the global south. •Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders in a multicultural and remote working environment. The closing deadline for applications is on the 16th June 2025 at 11:59pm SAST Short listed candidates will be contacted 2 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews. 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. APPLY NOW
Project Learning and Communications Officer
Job Title: Project Learning and Communications Officer: DDICluster: Innovation and Quality ManagementSalary: USD 36,692.07 per annum (excluding benefits) Contract Type: 12 months initial contract, subject to successful completion of the probationary periodLocation: Remote, with international travel required. The candidate must have the legal right to work in their location. Reports to: Innovation & Quality Management LeadDirect Reports: Possible interns and temporary staff Role Overview: The Project Learning and Communications Officer will play a vital support role in the implementation of the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI). This position contributes to the delivery of the DDI’s learning and visibility objectives by assisting with the coordination of knowledge-sharing initiatives, supporting communications efforts, and maintaining collaboration with strategic learning and research partners. Under the guidance of the Programme Coordinator and in alignment with the strategic direction of the corresponding Cluster Lead, the Officer will help manage the development of the global digital resource hub, support learning and research collaborations, and ensure communications activities are effectively implemented to highlight project progress, impact, and lessons learned. The Officer is expected to manage day-to-day tasks, coordinate workflows, and maintain high-quality outputs. Administrative and logistics support will be provided by a Programme Assistant, allowing the Officer to focus on ensuring strong content development, consistency, and timely delivery of communications and learning products to enhance external visibility of the DDI, contributing to advocacy efforts and systemic change. This role is well-suited to mid or advanced career professional with strong communication and project management skills, attention to detail, and a passion for learning, digital innovation, and civic participation in the global south. Areas of Responsibilities & Key Activities Learning Coordination and Knowledge Management • Support the development and maintenance of a global digital resource hub by curating, uploading, and organizing relevant tools, publications, and case studies.• Assist in coordinating learning partnerships and research collaborations, including scheduling meetings, following up on deliverables, and supporting documentation.• Help synthesize learning from partners and activities into accessible internal and external products (e.g., briefs, newsletters, blog posts, OpEds).• Track learning outputs and contribute to monitoring progress against learning objectives. Communications and Visibility Support • Assist in implementing DDI’s communications and visibility plan, ensuring timely publication of updates, stories, and highlights.• Support the creation of engaging digital content (e.g., social media posts, infographics, video clips) in coordination with partners, DDI staff and the CIVICUS comms cluster.• Maintain communication calendars and coordinate dissemination across platforms and channels.• Liaise with the Programme Assistant to ensure timely support with communications-related logistics and procurement (e.g., graphic design, printing, translation services). Stakeholder and Partner Engagement • Facilitate (online and in-person) peer-learning within and across the project in various regions, on project and local priority topics related to the utilization of technology for enhanced democracy and civic space.• Oversee development of the convening of global, regional, national, and local actors to test, learn, and share experiences and practices toward expanding civic space and inclusive democracy by engaging with wider strategic networks.• Oversee subgrants management to global, regional and national platforms to develop and test local innovations that expand civic space and inclusive democracy through activities such as hack-a-thons, campaign co-designs, etc.• Ensure learning products from the initiatives piloted by strategic network partners are shared and distributed through the DDI global knowledge hub.• Work with Global Focus to develop and implement strategies to promote the knowledge hub’s content and broaden its reach within and across project focal global regions and across the globe. • Facilitate the participation and engagement of local collaborators and host partners in international and global convenings. • In close coordination with the I & A Officer facilitate and ensure a robust implementation of the plan for communication of results for the DDI Project, including their inclusion in project reporting to different stakeholders. 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. • All staff will demonstrate CIVICUS values and principles in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on CIVICUS Person Specification Education, Language & Qualifications – Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations or another related field, or equivalent work experience – Fluency in English and either Spanish or French is essential Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience – A minimum of 4 years’ work experience in a relevant field.– Strong understanding of the digital landscape and its impact on democracy and civic engagement.– Experience in coordinating research proposals and research work as well as collating and synthesizing community-driven content. – Experience in establishing and managing knowledge production and sharing platforms and networks. – Proven experience in designing and developing content that engage different stakeholders across multiple regions. – Strong communication and content creation skills, including proficiency in written and visual communication.– Proficiency in relevant software and technologies for audio and visual content creation.– Experience working with a diverse range of civil society actors across all global regions but particularly in the global south. Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience – Familiarity with translation processes and procedures. – Familiarity with grant management and proposal evaluation processes is advantageous. The closing deadline for applications is on the 16th June 2025 at 11:59pm SAST Short listed candidates will be contacted 2 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews. 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