CIVICUS Global Research Consultant Opportunity 2026: Fully Remote Digital Sovereignty and Civic Tech Role for Experts Worldwide (High-Paying Consultancy with Global Impact) @Paying Consultancy with Global Impact)

Overview

This opportunity is a fully remote consultancy role for researchers, digital policy experts, or civic technology specialists focusing on digital sovereignty, alternative technologies, and strengthening civil society resilience worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce a 40–60 page research report analyzing alternative digital technologies.
• Conduct extensive literature reviews on civic technologies, digital sovereignty, and platform governance.
• Analyze real-world civic tech solutions, focusing on Global South innovations.
• Identify gaps in local hosting capacity, funding models, and regional coordination.
• Deliver research mapping brief, draft report, and final publication-ready report.
• Collaborate with CIVICUS and partners for stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in technology policy, international development, political science, media, or related fields.
• Proven experience in digital research, civic technology, policy analysis, and civil society work.
• Knowledge of open-source tools, digital infrastructure systems, platform governance, and data ethics.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality research reports in multicultural contexts.

Benefits

• Work with a globally recognized organization.
• Contribute to high-impact international research.
• Gain visibility in global development and governance spaces.
• Fully remote work with flexible structure typical of consultancy roles.

Location

Global

How to Apply

Interested applicants should prepare the following documents and submit their application:

• Technical proposal (approach and methodology)
• Financial proposal
• Updated CV
• Two relevant writing or research samples

Apply here

Deadline

26th April 2026