CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 10000 members in 175 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 Equity and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for enabling CIVICUS’ commitment to be a just and equitable organisation. In doing so, the Equity and Engagement Coordinator will support the design and implementation of plans to advance CIVICUS’s overall vision for and accountability to principles and standards of diversity, equity and inclusion.
This role is responsible to design and coordinate processes that enable CIVICUS staff to proactively interrogate assumptions related to systemic marginalisation and privilege that influence our workplace interactions and outcomes. It will also ensure that systems and processes for information sharing, decision-making and internal accountability are in accordance with the values and policies of the organisation.
To this end, the Equity and Engagement Coordinator will work with individuals, teams and forums across the CIVICUS Secretariat to ensure that our organisational commitment to diversity, equity and engagement are effectively reflected in and realised through our policies, procedures, and practices.
Key Requirements
- Requires a minimum of a BA/BS Social Sciences, related degree or alternative education and experience in a related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience developing and implementing equity and engagement initiatives, including the design and coordination of training and information resources relevant to these issues.
- Possesses deep knowledge of the equity and engagement standards across civil society and related best practice.
- Strong interpersonal skills
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How to apply
How to Apply
The closing deadline for applications is Close of Business on 09 October 2021. Interested candidates should 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 by 18 October 2021 to schedule interviews.
Due to high volumes of applications received, should you not have received feedback on your application within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.