Remote Support Officer job at CIVICUS
Job Opportunity: Strategic Initiatives Support Officer — CIVICUS
Organisation: CIVICUS
Location: Remote (Global Alliance)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026 at 11:59 PM SAST
About the Role
CIVICUS is seeking a highly organized professional with exceptional writing and editing skills to join its Strategic Initiatives workstream. This remote role involves providing comprehensive project and administrative support to advance global civil society, defend civic freedoms, and amplify voices from the Global South.
Key Responsibilities
Resource Mobilization: Assist with funder engagement, grant management, and resource mobilization efforts, including support for the Norad Civic Space grant.
Content Creation: Prepare, edit, and proofread funder reports, correspondence, briefing materials, and various knowledge products.
Strategic Planning: Support organizational strategy development, annual planning, budgeting, evaluation, and learning processes.
Research & Coordination: Conduct targeted research for diverse audiences (policymakers, funders, internal teams) and help coordinate multiple projects against strict deadlines.
Candidate Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Gender Studies, Sociology, Political Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within international development or civil society.
Skills: Excellent written and spoken English, strong analytical and time-management capabilities, and proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
Remote Competency: Demonstrated experience collaborating remotely with internationally distributed teams.
Core Values: A deep commitment to human rights and social justice. (Knowledge of an additional UN language is a distinct advantage).
Application Instructions & Guidelines
To apply, candidates must submit a comprehensive CV and a cover note (maximum of one page) detailing their motivation.
Important Notice: CIVICUS strictly prohibits the use of AI-generated CVs, cover letters, or browser autofill features for applications. Submissions containing AI-generated text will be immediately disqualified.
How to Apply
Application Portal: Submit via the CIVICUS Careers Portal
Vacancy Details: Review the Official Vacancy Announcement
Job Description: Download the Official Job Description PDF
