Job Title: Programme Coordinator - BMZ
Cluster: Advocacy and Campaigns (ADC)
Salary: USD 48852.90 per annum excluding benefits
Contract Type: 12 months (Renewable) subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability
Location: Remote -The successful candidate must have the right to work in location where they are based

Reports to: Advocacy and Campaigns Lead
Direct Reports: Programme Officer - BMZ

Role Overview

The Programme Coordinator will coordinate CIVICUS activities to implement the “Bridging the Gaps: Expanding Resources for Equitable Empowerment” project which aims to support and strengthen local civil society organizations, which have difficulties to receive international funds because they are traditionally excluded and smaller, less formal groups, in countries with at least obstructive civic spaces. The project is part of the CIVICUS’ Crisis Response Fund mechanism.

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Areas of Responsibilities & Key Activities‍

Leadership and Coordination

• Support the development and implementation of strategies aimed at identifying gaps in advocacy and support for civil society organizations and movements.
• Coordinate responses and support to civil society in the form of flexible support and grants for actions that will prevent a deterioration in an enabling environment for civil society and strengthen positive developments.

Project Coordination and Advocacy

• Coordinate grant support to civil society organizations including less formal groups, grassroots organizations and marginalised groups. Prepare and implement calls for proposals, accompaniment processes and selection procedures. Manage and monitor grants in line with donor requirements and internal processes.

Managing partner relations & Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Open and curate spaces to engage with diverse civil society actors in decision-making about support mechanisms. Foster partnership with grantees for learning, information sharing, and alliance building.
• Develop timely financial and narrative reports in line with donor requirements.

Internal and Cross- organizational Coordination

• Coordinate the inception phase designing calls for proposals, processes to accompany grantees, and selection procedures. Establish internal systems to streamline grant-making and avoid duplication. Organize internal learning sessions to share project insights with staff, members, and partners.

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Education, Language & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social sciences, Politics, International Relations, Development Studies and any related field or equivalent work experience. Fluency in verbal and written communication in English, additional language proficiency in Spanish, French and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

• At least five years of professional experience working on human rights advocacy, tracking and reporting on human rights conditions. Demonstrated prior experience in managing donor-funded programs with grant making components.

Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Experience managing projects with civil society organizations, including less formal and excluded groups. Familiarity in grant making processes in restrictive environments

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The closing deadline for applications is on the 30th  April 2025 at 11:59pm SAST. 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.