CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative is hiring: Senior Consultant on Digital Rights and Civic Space Advocacy (Remote)

Overview

The CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative is seeking a Senior Consultant on Digital Rights and Civic Space Advocacy for a 9-month remote consultancy. This role aims to strengthen regional advocacy for digital civic space and democratic participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive advocacy workplans and strategies for six regions.
• Support the design and implementation of advocacy actions targeting national governments.
• Assist in the design and delivery of advocacy actions for multilateral institutions and donor agencies.
• Collaborate with CIVICUS regional advocacy leads and UN advisors.
• Prepare regular progress updates and a comprehensive final report.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Information Technology, Digital Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in digital rights, civic technology, or digital democracy advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement high-impact advocacy strategies.
• Deep understanding of political, technological, and regulatory landscapes across diverse regions.
• Strong familiarity with UN mechanisms, human rights standards, and digital governance frameworks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in Spanish, French, or Arabic is desirable.

Benefits

This is an international consultancy with a duration of 9 months. Travel costs will be covered by CIVICUS.

Location

Global (Remote)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email the following to digitaldemocracy@civicus.org:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages)
• High-level proposal (max 5 pages)
• Detailed budget proposal
• Updated CV
• Sample of previous work
• Contact details for three references

For full details, visit the CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative Call: https://civicus.org/index.php/component/content/article/8094-digital-democracy-initiative-senior-consultant-on-digital-rights-and-civic-space-advocacy?catid=379&Itemid=2658

Deadline

February 20, 2026