Civic Space Research Intern

CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 15,000 members in 188 countries, we work together to monitor violations of basic civic freedoms, call out the perpetrators of violations, and strengthen the power of people to organize 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, particularly the implementation of the Monitor’s civic space incident tool. This analysis tool records the details of each civic space incident published on the Monitor, providing comprehensive data analysis ahead of our report “People Power Under Attack.”

Key Requirements

• Pursuing or 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.

The closing deadline for applications is 19th July 2024 at 11:59pm SAST.

Your application should include:

• A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing significant positions, responsibilities held, and relevant achievements.
• A covering note of not more than 1 page outlining your motivation for applying for the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted two weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not receive feedback on your application within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

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