Experienced professionals in international development, civil society, human rights and strategic communications have an opportunity to apply for the CIVICUS Strategic Initiatives Support Officer position, a role focused on grant management, fundraising support, organisational planning and high-quality writing for a global civil society alliance. CIVICUS published the vacancy on 9 October 2026, with applications closing on 22 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. South African Standard Time (SAST). Applicants should have at least five years of relevant work experience, excellent English writing skills and a commitment to human rights and social justice. About CIVICUS CIVICUS is a global alliance of more than 15,000 members across over 180 countries. The organisation works to defend civic freedoms, strengthen civil society and support people’s ability to organise and participate in public life. It places particular emphasis on promoting the voices of excluded communities, especially in the Global South. The Strategic Initiatives Support Officer will contribute to this mission by supporting the organisation’s strategic initiatives, funder engagement and resource mobilisation activities. What Does the Strategic Initiatives Support Officer Do? The successful candidate will work closely with CIVICUS’s Advisor for Strategic Initiatives to provide project, administrative and coordination support. Key responsibilities include: Funder engagement and grant management: Supporting communications with funders and helping coordinate grant-related processes. Resource mobilisation: Contributing to efforts to diversify funding and strengthen the organisation’s resource base. Strategic planning: Supporting organisational strategy development, annual planning and budgeting processes. Grant reporting: Preparing and editing funder reports, correspondence, briefing documents and other written materials. Knowledge management: Helping organise information and develop knowledge products that support learning and decision-making. Evaluation and learning: Contributing to cross-cutting initiatives focused on organisational performance and learning. Norad Civic Space grant: Supporting the implementation of CIVICUS’s grant-funded work. The position is particularly suited to professionals who combine strong writing and editing skills with the ability to manage complex projects, coordinate multiple deadlines and communicate with different stakeholders. Eligibility Requirements Applicants should meet the following requirements: A minimum bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international relations, gender studies, sociology, political science or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be considered. At least five years of relevant professional experience, ideally within civil society, international development or a comparable environment. Excellent written and spoken English, with exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise and persuasive content for funders, policymakers and internal teams. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Good research and analytical abilities, including the capacity to synthesise information from different sources. A commitment to human rights and social justice. Experience working remotely and collaborating with teams across different locations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management applications. Experience supporting grant reporting or funder-related processes. Knowledge of civil society and civic space issues. Knowledge of at least one additional United Nations language besides English is also listed as a requirement. Candidates should review the official job description carefully to assess their qualifications and experience before applying. Full job description: https://civicus.org/images/JDStrategicInitiativesSupportOfficer2026.pdf What Makes This Opportunity Worth Considering? This role offers experienced professionals an opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational work of an international civil society alliance. It may be particularly relevant to candidates with backgrounds in programme coordination, grant management, fundraising support, communications, policy research, organisational planning or nonprofit administration. Professionals interested in civic space, human rights and international development may also find the position relevant to their career goals. However, CIVICUS has not specified a salary, contract duration or detailed location and work-arrangement terms in the vacancy text provided. Applicants should consult the full job description for any additional information. How to Apply for the CIVICUS Job Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official recruitment portal button below. The application should include: A full CV outlining educational and professional qualifications, employment history, responsibilities and relevant achievements. A cover note of no more than one page explaining the applicant’s motivation for applying. Applicants are specifically advised not to use autofill when completing the online application form. They should enter their information manually to avoid errors. Important application rule: CIVICUS states that AI-generated CVs and cover letters are not permitted. All application materials must be written by the applicant and accurately reflect their own qualifications, skills and experience. Applications containing AI-generated materials will not be considered. Candidates should therefore prepare their own CV and cover note rather than submit AI-generated documents. Application Deadline The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. SAST. CIVICUS states that shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three weeks after the closing date to arrange interviews. Applicants who are not shortlisted may not receive an immediate response, although the organisation says it will update applicants once the position has been filled. Final Reminder Professionals with at least five years of relevant experience, strong editorial skills and knowledge of civil society or international development should review this opportunity promptly. Before submitting an application, read the full job description, confirm that the role matches your experience and prepare the required documents in your own words. 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