Research Intern

About CIVICUS

CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 17,000 members in over 180 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

Job Title:

Research Intern

Cluster:

Research

Salary:

USD 600 Per Month (Stipend)

Contract Type:

Part-Time, 12 Month Internship

Contract Location:

Remote (the successful candidate must have the right to work in the location where they are based)

Reports to:

Head of Research and Analysis

Direct Reports:

None

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.

Key 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

How to Apply

The closing deadline for applications is on the 18th May 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. 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 2 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews. Possible starting date for the position will be 1 July 2026.