Forus Job Exciting Opportunity: Digital Governance Working Group Facilitator – Closing Date: June 21, 2026 @Unknown

Forus Job Summary

Job Title: Digital Governance Working Group Facilitator
Location: Remote
Closing Date: June 21, 2026
Contract Duration: 12 months (July 2026 – July 2027)

Job Summary

Forus, an international network empowering civil society for social change, in collaboration with the European Center for Non-for-Profit Law (ECNL), seeks a skilled facilitator to lead the Digital Governance Working Group within the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE).

The facilitator will deliver nine online sessions over 12 months, supporting strategic online engagement, fostering collaboration among civil society organizations (CSOs) across regions, and promoting joint initiatives on digital rights and governance topics including AI, online safety, privacy, and more.

The role requires strong facilitation skills, experience in digital rights and internet governance, and the ability to promote inclusive, cross-regional dialogue.

About Forus, ECNL, and CADE

Forus connects 74 National NGO Platforms and 8 Regional Coalitions across Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific to promote social change.

ECNL advances democratic spaces by strengthening civic freedoms and legal protections.

CADE is an EU-funded initiative aiming to empower civil society in multistakeholder internet governance, emphasizing inclusive participation from the Global South and fostering strategic alliances.

Key Responsibilities

Session Facilitation and Support

• Design and facilitate nine online working group sessions over 12 months
• Develop session agendas, preparatory materials, and evaluation tools
• Ensure active participation from Global North and Global South CSOs

• Promote applied peer learning and practical collaborations
• Develop detailed follow-up packages including minutes, collaboration maps, and action trackers
• Monitor participation, ensuring inclusive engagement from diverse stakeholder groups

Strategic Coordination and Reporting

• Collaborate with the CADE Project Coordinator to align session content with strategic goals
• Support the development of an engagement plan for wider dissemination and sustained participation
• Deliver a comprehensive final report with joint actions, lessons learned, and strategic recommendations
• Ensure all data and outputs are confidential and comply with participant consent protocols

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience facilitating online, cross-regional, multilingual sessions
• Proven expertise in digital rights, internet governance, and multistakeholder processes
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus

• Excellent facilitation, moderation, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage time and deliver structured outputs
• Demonstrated ability to foster global minority–majority strategic networks

• Reliable internet connection and experience with Zoom platform
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equitable participation

Budget & Time Commitment

• Maximum budget: €10,000 (including VAT and taxes)
• Estimated commitment: 3-4 days/month (including preparation, facilitation, and documentation)

• Payment schedule based on deliverables:
• 35% upon approval of schedule and initial sessions
• 30% after sessions 4–6 completion
• 35% after final session and submission of the consolidated report

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents by June 21, 2026, to recruitment@forus-international.org with “Facilitator – Digital Governance Working Group” in the subject line:

• Technical proposal (max 2 pages outlining methodology, work plan, and timeline)
• Financial proposal (including VAT and applicable taxes)
• Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience in online facilitation and digital rights
• Contact details for two references from similar assignments

Why Join This Opportunity?

This role offers a unique chance to influence global civil society engagement in digital governance, foster meaningful international partnerships, and contribute to shaping inclusive, human-centered digital policy initiatives.

The facilitator will work within a dynamic, multi-regional environment dedicated to promoting civic freedoms and digital rights worldwide.