Internship: Learning and Communications

Job Description

Job Title: Learning and Communications Intern

Cluster: Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) Workstream

Salary: USD 1,200/Month

Contract Type: Initial 3 Months, Extendable up to 6 Months.

Location: Remote, CIVICUS greatly encourages applications from candidates in the Global South

Reports to: FoPA Programme Coordinator

Role Overview: The FoPA Learning and Communications Intern will support three key projects: the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) Global Resource Hub, the WeRise Initiative, and the Protest Lab. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with CIVICUS’s Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) Workstream, contributing to the implementation of communication strategies and cross-regional learning initiatives. This role is ideal for someone passionate about human rights, skilled in digital communications, and experienced in supporting collaborative action programs. The intern will help coordinate strategic learning activities, develop and share communication materials, facilitate cross-regional collaboration and learning sessions, and nurture relationships with regional and grassroots partners.

About the Role

The FoPA Learning and Communications Intern will support three key projects: the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) Global Resource Hub, the WeRise Initiative, and the Protest Lab. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with CIVICUS’s Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) Workstream, contributing to the implementation of communication strategies and cross-regional learning initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about human rights, skilled in digital communications, and experienced in supporting collaborative action programs. The intern will help coordinate strategic learning activities, develop and share communication materials, facilitate cross-regional collaboration and learning sessions, and nurture relationships with regional and grassroots partners.

Key Requirements

• Degree or diploma in communications, development, journalism, MEL or a related field.
• Fluent written and spoken proficiency in English (additional global south languages desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Experience in designing and delivering learning and collaborative action initiatives
• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms, including social media, content management systems, and graphic design software. Graphic design proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

How to Apply

The closing deadline for applications is on the 9th September 2025 at 11:59pm SAST

Interested candidates should click 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 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.

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.

Deadline for Applications: September 9, 2025, 11:59 PM SAST

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