Application for CIVICUS Research Internship is Open.
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.
Benefits
Salary: USD 600 Per Month (Stipend)
Requirements
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
Selection Process
Short listed candidates will be contacted 2 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews. Possible starting date for the position will be 1 July 2026.
Method of Application
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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.
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.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2026.