Work Remotely as a Project and Learning Coordinator (Norad) at CIVICUS: Apply Now!!

About CIVICUS

CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 15,000 members in 188 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

CIVICUS has integrated several restricted projects into its structures and ways of working. To support effective delivery of restricted projects CIVICUS has been introducing several project coordinators to oversee project implementation, budget management, monitoring, reporting and compliance of various grants.

This Project and Learning Coordinator role will be responsible to coordinate and oversee implementation of a multi-year Norad project, which is funding existing areas of CIVICUS’ work in relation to shifting narratives, building counter power and strengthening ecosystem support. Whilst the implementation of the project will take place though several CIVICUS teams, the Project and Learning Coordinator will be responsible to ensure budget and programmatic implementation in line with the Norad grant agreement as well as to strengthen programmatic learning and coordination across different CIVICUS workstreams.

Key Requirements

• At least 6 years demonstrated prior experience in project and budget management as well as project reporting  
• Demonstrated experience in M&E, learning and evaluation project processes
• Good understanding of the operating and resourcing landscape for civil society especially in contexts with restricted civic space
• Understanding the principles and practices of that promote flexible, inclusive and responsive support of funding to local groups.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning and reporting skills.
•  Demonstrated collaboration, coordination and partnership building abilities, both internally within an organisation and externally.
• Strong and effective writing and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a remote and multicultural environment. 
• Experience in establishing systems and processes for monitoring and learning, sharing outcomes and for effective communication.
• Ability to engage effectively with grantees, partners, donors                                

Please click here for a full Job Description

How to Apply

The closing deadline for applications is Close of Business on the 25 August 2024 at 11:59pm SAST. Interested candidates should fill out this form here and email their application to [email protected]

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 1 page outlining your motivation for applying for the role.

Short listed candidates will be contacted 2 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews.

Due to high volumes of applications received, should you have yet to receive feedback on your application within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.