Strategic Initiatives Support Officer

LocationGlobal - Remote

SetupRemote

LevelMid

Posted6d ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

CIVICUS is hiring a remote mid-level Strategic Initiatives Support Officer (Global) paying USD 37,425.91 per annum to provide project and administrative support for funder engagement, grant management, and cross-cutting initiatives.

Role: Strategic Initiatives Support Officer
Organization: CIVICUS
Location: Global - Remote
Work setup: Remote
Level: Mid
Compensation: USD 37,425.91 Per Annum, (Excluding Benefits)
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Strategic Initiatives Support Officer will provide high-quality project and administrative support to CIVICUS' Strategic Initiatives workstream, supporting activities to: strengthen funder engagement and grant management; diversify resource mobilisation efforts; support cross-cutting initiatives, including organisational strategy development, annual planning and budgeting, knowledge management, evaluations and learning, and support implementation of the Norad Civic Space grant.

What you'll do

Draft, edit and proofread funder correspondence, briefing notes, concept notes, talking points and other written materials
Support the development of content for concept notes and proposals
Prepare summaries, minutes and follow-up notes from meetings, forums and convenings
Maintain and update knowledge resources and filing systems
Support funder engagement and grant management activities
Support cross-cutting initiatives such as annual planning and budgeting

What it takes

Minimum Bachelor's degree in social sciences, international relations, gender studies, sociology, political science, or a related field
Minimum 5 years' relevant work experience
Demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely and persuasively for varied audiences
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Good research and analytical skills
Commitment to human rights and social justice principles

What you'll bring

Excellent writing and editing skillsStrong organisational skillsGood research and analytical skillsCommitment to human rights and social justice principlesExperience working remotely and collaboratively within a globally distributed teamProficient in Microsoft Office and project management applications

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located globally and is remote, with the successful candidate required to have the right to work in the location where they are based.

What is the compensation package?

The compensation package is USD 37,425.91 per annum, excluding benefits.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a minimum Bachelor's degree, 5 years' relevant work experience, excellent writing and editing skills, strong organisational skills, and commitment to human rights and social justice principles.

How do I apply?

Applicants should submit a full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, and a cover note outlining their motivation for applying for the role.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 22 October 2026 at 11:59pm SAST.

How to apply

Apply directly on CIVICUS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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