CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 15,000 members in 189 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.
Job Title: Project Coordinator – EU SEE LOT 1 (Internal Vacancy)
Cluster: Civic Space Research
Salary: USD 49,829.96 per annum, (excluding benefits)
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2029 (project end), subject to successful probation and funding availability.
Location: Remote. Some level of international travel will be required. The jobholder must have the right to work in location where they are based.
Reports to: Civic Space Cluster Lead
Direct Reports: EU SEE Research Advisor (2)
Role Overview:
CIVICUS is part of a consortium, the European Union System for an Enabling Environment (EU SEE Lot 1), led by HIVOS, and will be responsible, together with consortium members to implement an Early Warning and Monitoring Mechanism to document changes and shed light on trends in the enabling environment for civil society. The consortium has a network of civil society organisations (Network Members) in over 80 countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific and Middle East who produce the following:
- Alerts and events on at least a bi-weekly basis.
- Enabling Environment Snapshot.
- An annual Country Focus Report, following the organisation of a representative panel.
Furthermore, Network Members are to conduct advocacy activities to improve the environment they operate in; to participate in Monitoring and Evaluation activities; training and exchange sessions, capacity building sessions, among other activities.
CIVICUS within the consortium leads on the EU SEE methodology and research and will lead on the analysis of data produced among Network Members. CIVICUS will publish six research products based on EU SEE data before December 2029.
The EU SEE (Lot 1) Project Coordinator plays a critical role in coordinating CIVICUS’ activities within the consortium and its network of Network Members. The EU SEE (Lot 1) Project Coordinator will act as the operational deputy to the Civic Space Research Lead regarding the EU SEE (Lot 1) project and will manage the day-to-day coordination of EU SEE (Lot 1).
This role includes coordination:
- relations with EU SEE consortium partners, through the different Working Groups;
- the subgrants, including contracting, deliverables and project administration (such as payment requests to HIVOS etc);
- research deliverables.
- relationship with Network Members.
- relationship with Lot 2 (Flexible Support Mechanism)
- the annual narrative report, in collaboration with the MEL Officer
The Project Coordinator will have the following people reporting to them:
- EU SEE Research Advisor
- EU SEE Research Advisor
The Project Coordinator will also coordinate the above with other staff members who are working on the project, including the Advocacy Officer, Communication Officer, MEL Officer, Research Advisor, in collaboration with the Civic Space Research Lead.
- institutions and Brussels-based civil society networks.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience with data analysis, including data management
- Previous experience with EU funded programs highly desirable
- Experience working as part of a consortium or groups of organisations that support civil society
- Experience working with members-based organisations and responding to multiple demands from civil society.
Application Deadline:16th of October 2026 at 11:59pm SAST
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
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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 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.
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