Hivos is hiring a
Hivos is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Researcher to conduct research and contribute to the development and publication of research outputs on the enabling environment for civil society for a consortium set up to implement an EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society (EU SEE LOT 1).
With a budget of EUR 30 million and six global civil society partners, this ambitious program collaborates with local CSOs to monitor the enabling environment and contribute to early warning and action.
About the program
The EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society (EU SEE) is a six-year program that engages and supports civil society organizations across 86 countries where civic space is under pressure. Through this program, we aim to improve the capacity and ability of civil society partners to detect and respond to situations of a deteriorating or improving enabling environment, and address and contribute to structural and systemic prerequisites for such an environment. This EU-funded project which started in January 2024, has a budget of EUR 30 million and will be implemented over a period of six years.
The EU SEE Country Assessments (Monitoring Index), a civil society-led monitoring system designed to continuously assess the state of the enabling environment for civil society across all EU SEE partner countries, is at the heart of the program. It is complemented by a comprehensive Early Warning Mechanism to support the anticipation and rapid response to emerging threats and opportunities by civil society and diplomatic actors. In addition, the program will enhance civil society partners’ capacity to promote an enabling environment for civil society and amplify their voices in national, regional and global fora through knowledge exchange, policy dialogue and advocacy.
Led by Hivos, the program is implemented by a global consortium of civic space and democracy support organizations and networks, including CIVICUS, Democracy Reporting International, the European Partnership for Democracy, Forus and Transparency International. The consortium collaborates closely with EU counterparts at Brussels and EU Delegation level, as well as EU Member States.
As the Global Lead of the program, Hivos is responsible for effective global coordination and oversight over all activities and partners, as well as for managing the EU SEE Secretariat and associated governance bodies.
Job context
The EU SEE Network is composed of national CSO partners from each of the 86 project countries. Network members are contracted by different Consortium members, with Hivos managing about a quarter of the network. The Researcher will work closely with Hivos Network members to support the development of the EU SEE research outputs in alignment with those of other members of the Consortium.
You will manage Early Warning Mechanism incidents from national networks and develop thematic research reports or policy briefs based on regional trends on civic space. You are responsible for guiding national networks in their research journey leading to the production of high-quality National Assessments on the state of the enabling environment for civil society.
You will join the EU SEE Secretariat as a core member of the team and work closely with research and advocacy officers (Network Facilitators) from across the consortium to assess Early Warning Alerts from national partners and engage in critical conversations on enabling environment principles, data collection, verification and analysis.
You will report to and closely collaborate with the Global Program Manager, who is spearheading the entire program.
Responsibilities
Research and Analysis
Early Warning Mechanism
Country Focus Reports
Project Management
Support to EU SEE Secretariat
Your profile
The ideal candidate should be committed to the mission statements and values of Hivos and the EU SEE and possess the following qualities and skills:
Education and experience:
Interest and knowledge:
Skills:
What we offer
In this position you will work at Hivos’ Global Office in The Hague or in one of Hivos’s regional Hubs (San Jose, Costa Rica; Harare, Zimbabwe; or Nairobi, Kenya).
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter and CV by September15, 2024, at the latest, by clicking on the ‘Apply here’ button. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you are selected for the final stage of the selection process, please note that professional references and a certificate of conduct (VOG) will be requested due to our Safeguarding Policy. Exceptions will only be made, if there is a local legislation prohibition or when the candidate is unable to obtain such a certificate due to activities on LGTBIQ+ and Human Rights. We may check social media – unless applicants state they do not wish us to do so. Accuracy of information in the curriculum vitae will also be checked. Hivos is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates – such as women and LGBTQIA+ people, persons with disabilities, and persons from negatively racialized groups – to apply.
About Hivos
Hivos is an international development organization guided by humanist values. Together with citizens and their organizations, we aim to contribute towards just, inclusive and life sustaining societies where people have equal access to opportunities, rights and resources. We work in partnership with others in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America on three impact areas: Civic Rights in a Digital Age; Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Climate Justice.