The CIVICUS Consultancy 2026 offers a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to lead the participatory design of the WeRise Global FoPA Solidarity Infrastructure. This three-month consultancy focuses on transforming a network of grassroots organizations into a sustainable, movement-owned global community that strengthens collaboration, learning, and collective action beyond traditional funding.
CIVICUS is a global alliance dedicated to defending people power and strengthening civil society worldwide. With over 17,000 members across more than 180 countries, the organization works to protect civic freedoms, strengthen civil society organizations, promote accountability, support grassroots movements, amplify voices from the Global South, and build stronger global solidarity among civil society actors.
CIVICUS Consultancy Benefits
- Influence a global movement-building initiative.
- Work alongside leading civil society organizations.
- Design innovative community governance models.
- Support grassroots movements worldwide.
- Strengthen global civic participation.
- Promote sustainable collaboration beyond donor funding.
- Contribute to long-term systems change within international civil society.
CIVICUS Consultancy Eligibility Criteria
- Experience in movement building.
- Experience in community organizing.
- Experience in network facilitation.
- Experience in participatory learning.
- Experience in organizational learning.
- Experience in Communities of Practice.
- Experience in social movements.
- Experience in civic space.
- Experience in human rights.
- Experience in human-centered design.
- Experience in systems thinking.
- Experience in participatory design methodologies.
- Experience in qualitative research.
- Experience in report writing.
- Experience in multi-country stakeholder engagement.
Required Documents
- A full CV.
- A two-page (max.) cover letter introducing him/herself/team, describing his/her/the irrelevant skills and experience, and describing his/her/their approach to this assignment with a proposal stating how it will be accomplished.
- Proposed budget
How to Apply for CIVICUS Consultancy
- Submit a full Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Submit a maximum two-page cover letter describing relevant experience, technical expertise, proposed methodology, and approach to delivering the consultancy.
- Submit a proposed consultancy budget.
- Send applications via email to [email protected] with the subject line: EOI – External Learning and Community Design Consultancy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the CIVICUS Consultancy. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the CIVICUS External Learning and Community Design Consultancy?
It is a three-month consultancy opportunity for experienced professionals to lead a participatory process that co-creates the future structure of the WeRise Global FoPA Solidarity Infrastructure, transforming an existing network of grassroots organizations into a sustainable, movement-owned global community.
Who can apply for this consultancy?
Experienced consultants and consulting teams with expertise in movement building, community organizing, network facilitation, participatory learning, organizational learning, human-centered design, systems thinking, participatory design methodologies, qualitative research, report writing, and multi-country stakeholder engagement.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is 5 August 2026. Late submissions may not be considered.
What are the key deliverables of the consultancy?
The selected consultant will produce an Inception Report, Community Assessment Report, WeRise Community Design Framework, Community Implementation Roadmap, and Final Consultancy Report.
How long is the consultancy?
The consultancy will run for three months, from September 2026 to November 2026.
What is the purpose of the consultancy?
The consultancy aims to ensure the future WeRise community is member-owned, sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, and built around the priorities of grassroots movements, moving beyond a donor-supported network.
What should be included in the application?
Applicants should submit a full CV, a maximum two-page cover letter describing relevant experience, technical expertise, proposed methodology, and approach, along with a proposed consultancy budget.
Where should applications be sent?
Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] with the subject line: EOI – External Learning and Community Design Consultancy.
What is the WeRise initiative?
WeRise is a CIVICUS program that has supported 32 grassroots organizations and movement collectives through learning exchanges, innovation spaces, grant support, and solidarity initiatives, aiming to preserve relationships and knowledge by creating a sustainable global community.
What are the consultancy objectives?
Objectives include assessing existing relationships and learning needs, co-designing the future vision and identity of the community, developing governance structures and engagement models, recommending sustainable collaboration mechanisms, designing a long-term solidarity infrastructure, and producing a practical roadmap for launching the WeRise Global Community.
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