Job Title: Civic Space Research Intern
Cluster: Civic Space Research Cluster
Salary: USD 1200 Per Month (Stipend)
Contract Type: Full-Time, 6 Month Internship Contract
Location: Remote
Reports to: Civic Space Research Lead
Direct Reports: None

Role Overview:

The role aims to support the strengthening of the CIVICUS Monitor’s global research collaboration, in particular, to support the CIVICUS Monitor team ahead of the annual People Power under Attack reports. This includes research, implementation of the Monitor’s civic space incident tool, an analysis tool that aim to record the details of each of the civic space incidents and administrative tasks.

Areas of Responsibilities
Research and Data Analysis

• Support the implementation of the Monitor’s civic space incidents tool

• Assist with the data coding of civic space incidents.

• Other research- related tasks related to the furtherance of CIVICUS research on civic space ahead of the People Power under Attack report, such as collecting regional case studies, drafting of fact sheets, as assigned.

Administration

• Support the Civic Space Research team in administrative and logistical tasks, such as tasks related to the organisation of workshops and meetings.

• Other administrative tasks, as assigned.

Communications

• Support the team communication strategy and information sharing through social media and other platforms. This could include support with the creation of communication visuals, via designated platforms.

Person Specification

Education and Language

• Completed bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or a related field

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 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.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in any UN language is desirable

How to apply

The closing deadline for applications is on the 8th July 2026 at 11:59pm SAST.

Interested candidates should click here to apply or go to https://civicus.bamboohr.com/careers

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 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.

Short listed candidates will be contacted 3 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews. Possible starting date for the position will be first week of August 2026.

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.