Job opening at CIVICUS

CIVICUS is looking for a Communications and Network Engagement Intern to join their global communications team!

Job Title: Communications and Network Engagement Intern
Cluster: Communications
Location: Remote (CIVICUS encourages applications from the Global South)
Contract Type: 6 Months
Salary: USD 1,200 per month (Stipend)
Reports to: Communication Officer
Direct Reports: N/A

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about civil society, citizen engagement, and social change, offering practical experience in global communications strategies and digital storytelling.

About CIVICUS

CIVICUS is a global alliance dedicated to strengthening civil society and citizen action worldwide. By connecting activists, organisations, and networks, CIVICUS empowers communities to advocate for social change, democratic freedoms, and human rights.

The organisation works across sectors to ensure that citizen voices are amplified, partnerships are strengthened, and civic action leads to measurable impact.

Joining CIVICUS provides an opportunity to contribute to global initiatives, build cross-cultural networks, and gain hands-on experience in digital communications, network engagement, and content creation for social impact.

Role Overview

The Communications and Network Engagement Intern plays a vital role in supporting CIVICUS’ global engagement across multiple digital platforms. This position blends creativity, analytical thinking, and relationship-building skills to help mobilise a stronger civil society.

The intern will contribute to CIVICUS’ mission by:

Building network engagement
Developing creative digital content
Networking with communicators across sectors for civic action

This internship offers a dynamic, remote, and globally connected experience for anyone passionate about digital communications, civic action, and meaningful social impact.

Key Responsibilities

Support Narratives Network

Assist in the development and packaging of communications outputs that highlight the work and impact of CIVICUS’ global narrative builder network.
Engage with CIVICUS members and partners to gather content, including quotations, reflections, and key takeaways from events and engagements.

Support the internal learning process and public dissemination of content.
Provide administrative support for Narratives Network-related events, ensuring smooth operations and effective coordination.

Develop Creative Social Media Content

Assist in producing digital content, including written stories, graphics, and video content for web and social media channels.
Explore novel content types and conduct platform testing to enhance digital engagement across multiple channels.

Support the creation of animated video content using CIVICUS avatars to increase audience engagement.
Contribute to strategies, plans, and events to engage the wider CIVICUS membership base and strengthen public communications.

Person Specification

Education, Language & Qualifications

A degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, social media, creative content development, or a related field.
Commitment to positive change and experience working with civil society, citizen activists, non-profits, charitable networks, or media organisations.
Excellent English language skills; proficiency in a major Global South language is beneficial.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Strong interest in community and network engagement, and designing targeted, compelling content.
Passion for communicating for civic action, civil society, and positive social change.
Experience in using social media platforms and creating content with analytics tracking on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe CS, DaVinci Resolve, Canva, Google Analytics, or similar tools.
Familiarity with using and administering chat messengers and collaborative platforms.

Prior experience working with civil society organisations, social enterprises, or the human rights sector is an advantage.
Linguistic proficiency in major Global South language(s) is an additional asset.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience in global communications and network engagement.
Opportunity to develop creative content for web, social media, and animated campaigns.

Exposure to civic society initiatives and citizen mobilisation on a global scale.
Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced communications officers.
The chance to contribute meaningfully to social change and civil society impact.

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How to Apply

CIVICUS encourages applications from candidates in the Global South to ensure diverse perspectives and inclusive representation in civil society communications.

Interested candidates should apply via the CIVICUS careers page:

Apply Here

CIVICUS is hiring: Communications and Network Engagement Intern (Remote)

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