Call for Applications: CIVICUS 2025 Research Intern Program

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

• Table of Content
• About Civicus
• Research Intern Program
• Aim and Benefits of Research Intern Program
• Requirements for Research Intern Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Research Intern Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Civicus

CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world. We were established in 1993 and since 2002 have been proudly headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with additional hubs across the globe. We are a membership alliance with more than 9,000 members in more than 175 countries. Our definition of civil society is broad and covers non-governmental organisations, activists, civil society coalitions and networks, protest and social movements, voluntary bodies, campaigning organisations... continue reading

Research Intern Program

Aim and Benefits of Research Intern Program

• Global Exposure: Gain hands-on experience working with a leading organization in the civil society sector.
• Skill Development: Enhance your research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Networking: Connect with a network of global experts, activists, and changemakers.
• Impact: Contribute directly to projects that help advance human rights and strengthen civil society worldwide.

Requirements for Research Intern Program Qualification

• Degree in any of the social sciences or other relevant field, or to be near completion of studies towards such degree
• Fluency in English required; other UN languages desirable
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong interest in working in the field of civil society
• Commitment to CIVICUS’ vision, mission, values and ways of working
• Inclination and ability to work as part of a diverse, multicultural virtual team
• Well-organised, able to work independently and to deliver within deadlines, high attention to detail

Interview date, Process and Venue for Research Intern Program

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview in late January/early February 2025. Starting date for the position will be 1 March 2025.

Due to high volumes of applications received, should you not have received feedback on your application within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

our 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.

For more details, visit CIVICUS website