Civil Society Pros - NGO

Friday is here, which means we’ve gathered the latest opportunities and open positions for you in our #CivilSocietyDigest. 1️⃣ n-ost – border crossing journalism together with partners has opened a call for the Research Award Eastern Europe. Interested journalists are invited to submit their research projects that focus on the everyday lives of people in Eastern Europe, make upheavals visible and open up new perspectives on life in the region. The prize (up to €7,000) supports outstanding research into social and political developments in Central, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe. Send your pitches by January 15. 2️⃣ The Academic Network Eastern Europe (akno e.V.) is looking for a Head of Country Teams / Controlling for its SCIENCE AT RISK Emergency Office. They’ll be working on the core emergency support areas of case, contract, event and documentation management. Responsibilities include overseeing and supporting internal country teams (Ukraine/Russia/Belarus), developing and implementing controlling processes in line with legal and donor requirements. The position is Berlin-based. Required qualifications include near-native German and Russian, pus familiarity with the NGO sector. Apply by December 31 2025. 3️⃣ CURE - Campaign to Uphold Rights in Europe is looking for two interns in Berlin. This is an opportunity to support European civil society efforts to strengthen the Council of Europe’s work on human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Interns will assist with event organisation, communications, social media and coordination with partners and stakeholders from across Europe. To apply, send your application until November 30. 4️⃣ The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) is looking for a Digital Communications and Outreach Assistant to join their Communications team. This role is based in Leipzig or remote in Germany and will be crucial to shaping ECPMF’s online output and community engagement, from managing social media channels to supporting event coverage and website updates. Those passionate about journalism, media rights and civil society are encouraged to apply before January 9. 5️⃣ Deadline soon! The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions is looking for a Human Rights Officer. The role focuses on ENNHRI’s work related to the implementation of European human rights conventions, the rule of law, democracy and the protection of Human Rights Defenders and civic space. Applicants should have at least three years of relevant professional experience and excellent English skills. This is a full-time position based at the ENNHRI Secretariat in Brussels. Apply by December 1.