Communications and Network Engagement Intern

About CIVICUS

CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 15,000 members in 189 countries, we work together to monitor violations of basic civic freedoms, call out the perpetrators of violations and strengthen the power of people to organise by supporting a more accountable, effective and innovative civil society. We strive to promote excluded voices, especially from the Global South.

About the Role

The Communications and Network Engagement Intern position is an exciting role supporting CIVICUS’ global engagement via our multiple digital platforms. The role brings together essential core communications competencies on creativity, analysis, and relationship building.

You will contribute to the CIVICUS mission of mobilising a stronger civil society and citizen action by helping build network engagement with our Narratives Network and Membership, develop creative digital content, and network with communicators across sectors for civic action.

Key Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, social media, creative content development, or related field of equivalent experience.
• Commitment to positive change – and working with civil society, citizen activists, non-profit organisations, charitable networks, media, etc.
• Excellent linguistic skills in English; Proficiency in a major global south language will be beneficial.
• Experience using and creating content for social media - LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Strong interest in community and network engagement and designing targeted content.
• Interest in communicating for civic action, civil society, and positive social change.
• Experience using social media, creating content and analytics on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Please click here for a full Job Description

How to Apply

The closing deadline for applications is on the 5th March 2026 at 11:59pm SAST.

Interested candidates should click here to apply or go to https://civicus.bamboohr.com/careers

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 covering 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.

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.

CIVICUS reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.