CIVICUS Job Summary

Job Title: Learning & Community Design Consultant
Location: Remote (Global)
Closing Date: 5 August 2026
Contract: Consultancy (duration as specified in the terms)

About CIVICUS

CIVICUS is a global alliance dedicated to defending people power.

With over 17,000 members across more than 180 countries, CIVICUS works to monitor civic space violations, promote civic freedoms, and support civil society organizations.

The organization is committed to amplifying excluded voices, especially from the global south, and strengthening collective action for social change.

Project Overview

CIVICUS is seeking an experienced Learning & Community Design expert to support the development of the WeRise Global FoPA Solidarity Infrastructure.

The consultant will lead a participatory process to define the community’s vision, governance, and mechanisms for sustainable collaboration, transforming solidarity from a shared value into a shared capacity.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The primary goal is to design and facilitate a participatory learning and co-creation process that will establish a sustainable, partner-owned WeRise Global Community.

This involves assessing current network strengths, co-designing the community model, and developing a practical roadmap for its implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a participatory assessment of the WeRise network to understand member interests, relationships, and aspirations.
Facilitate a community listening process to gather diverse perspectives and priorities.
Co-create the community’s purpose, governance, principles, and ways of working with members.

Identify and develop the community’s value proposition, including key functions and collaboration opportunities.
Design a community engagement framework to promote active participation and shared leadership.
Develop a strategic implementation roadmap outlining phases, priorities, and governance considerations.

Expected Deliverables

Inception and Community Assessment Reports
WeRise Community Design Framework
Implementation Roadmap
Final Consultancy Report

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience in movement building, community organizing, or network facilitation.
Expertise in participatory learning, facilitation, and organizational learning.
Experience designing Communities of Practice or collaborative networks.

Strong understanding of social movements, civic space, and human rights ecosystems.
Experience facilitating multi-country, multicultural engagements.
Excellent qualitative research, analysis, and report-writing skills.
Knowledge of human-centered design, systems thinking, or participatory design methodologies is desirable.

How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) via email to FoPA@civicus.org with the subject line: EOI – External Learning and Community Design Consultancy.

Applications must include:

A full CV
A two-page cover letter explaining relevant skills, experience, and approach to the assignment
Proposed budget

Deadline for submission: 5 August 2026

For more details, read the full Terms of Reference and apply below.

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