ONG (Setor Social)
Research Intern
Detalhes
Descrição
The Research Intern will conduct desk research and interviews and produce text to feed
into articles for publication on the CIVICUS Lens platform and into the State of Civil
Society Report and thematic reports. Through this work, the intern will gain research
experience and deepen their knowledge of trends pertaining civil society.
Areas of Responsibilities
Research
- Review literature and gather information relevant to research projects
- Identify and contact potential interviewees
- Conduct, transcribe and edit interviews
- Produce text to feed into research reports and other publications
Publication and dissemination
- Assist with editing various research inputs and outputs
- Help develop and coordinate research dissemination and follow-up activities
- Translate interviews or other short texts (if applicable)
Social Media
- Create content for social media
- Develop visuals and graphics to accompany research outputs
- Publish updates of reports, interviews and op-ed pieces on social media
Other
- Attend team meetings and contribute to team discussions
- Facilitate interviewees joining as CIVICUS members
- Undertake other tasks as reasonably required within the scope of the job
- Demonstrate CIVICUS values and principles in all their professional relationships and any interactions that may reflect on CIVICUS
Education and Language
• Degree in any of the social sciences or other relevant field, or to be near completion of studies towards such degree
• Oral and written fluency in English Job Description
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
• Excellent writing skills • Experience with MS Office
• Strong interest in working in the field of civil society • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly the ability to build rapport with youth activists and interviewees
• Inclination and ability to work as part of a diverse, multicultural virtual team
• Ability to work independently and deliver within deadlines and with high attention to detail
• Commitment to CIVICUS’ vision, mission, values and ways of working
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Knowledge of social science research methodologies, particularly qualitative interviewing techniques • Research experience
• Familiarity with civil society issues
• Experience in developing social media content
• Experience using Canva, Piktochart, Flourish and other design/data visualisation software
• Additional languages (French and/or Spanish preferred)
Localização
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Como se inscrever
How to Apply
The closing deadline for applications is on the 18th May 2026 at 11:59pm SAST.
Interested candidates should click here to apply or go to https://civicus.bamboohr.com/careers
Application instructions: Applicants are advised not to use autofill when completing the application form for this job. To avoid errors, please fill out the form manually without using autofill.
Your application should comprise of:
- A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, and relevant achievements
- A cover note of not more than one page outlining your motivation for applying for the role.
Short listed candidates will be contacted 2 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews. Possible starting date for the position will be 1 July 2026.
We appreciate and consider each application submitted. However, given the large volume of applications received, we find it impossible to respond to each applicant immediately. You will hear from us within three weeks only if you’re shortlisted for the next steps. We will update all applicants once the position has been filled.
