About CIVICUS
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
About the Role
The Programme Coordinator will coordinate CIVICUS activities to implement the “Bridging the Gaps: Expanding Resources for Equitable Empowerment” project which aims to support and strengthen local civil society organisations, which have difficulties to receive international funds because they are traditionally excluded and smaller, less formal groups, in countries with at least obstructive civic spaces. The project is part of the CIVICUS’ Crisis Response Fund mechanism.
They are responsible for monitoring effective coordination across the program team, grant recipients and other stakeholders. They will lead in ensuring that CIVICUS’ commitments in the project are efficiently implemented including inception, governance, provision of grants, monitoring evaluation and learning, communications and periodic reporting to donors.
The Coordinator will oversee the delivery of the project with agreed timelines, processes and quality standards. They will work with and be supported by different clusters and teams. The Coordinator will also work closely with relevant colleagues at CIVICUS to co-design and implement internal grant making processes and platforms that would facilitate the provision of grants to partners in an agile manner, strengthen coherence and collaboration, and avoid duplication in the process.
Key Requirements
- At least five years of professional experience working on human rights advocacy, tracking and reporting on human rights conditions
- Demonstrated prior experience in managing donor-funded programs with grant making components.
- Good understanding of the resourcing landscape for civil society especially in contexts with restricted civic space
- Expertise in flexible, inclusive, and responsive funding models for local groups.
- Experience managing projects and working with an alliance of civil society organisations.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning and reporting skills.
- Demonstrated collaboration, coordination and partnership building abilities, both internally within an organisation and externally.
- Strong and effective writing and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Experience in establishing systems and processes for monitoring and learning, sharing outcomes and for effective communication.
- Experience leading project teams and engaging effectively with grantees, partners, and donors.
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How to Apply
The closing deadline for applications is on the 30th April 2025 at 11:59pm SAST
Interested candidates should click here to apply or go to Bamboo HR
Your 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 covering note of not more than 1 page outlining your motivation for applying for the role.
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.
