Digital Governance Working Group Facilitator

Forus is hiring : Digital Governance Working Group Facilitator – Remote, 12-Month Consultancy Opportunity Forus, a global network empowering civil society for social change, in partnership with the European Center for Non-for-Profit Law (ECNL), seeks an experienced Digital Governance Working Group Facilitator to lead and support online sessions within the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE). Contents • Key Responsibilities • Facilitation and Session Design • Strategic Support and Coordination • Reporting and Deliverables • Profile and Requirements • Budget and Terms • How to Apply Job Title: Digital Governance Working Group Facilitator Location: Remote Closing Date: June 21, 2026 Contract Duration: 12 months (July 2026 – July 2027) This consultancy aims to strengthen civil society engagement in internet governance, foster interregional collaboration, and produce tangible joint outputs on digital rights and governance issues. • Facilitate 9 online sessions over 12 months, ensuring active participation and balanced representation from Global North and Global South CSOs. • Develop structured agendas, preparatory materials, and follow-up documentation, including concise minutes, collaboration maps, and action trackers. • Promote applied peer learning through sharing concrete experiences, fostering dialogue, and identifying joint actions. • Work closely with the Forus Project Coordinator to align session content with CADE goals and broader project activities. • Ensure inclusivity and diverse stakeholder participation, monitoring engagement trends and recommending outreach strategies. • Contribute to the development of an engagement plan and dissemination strategies to maximize impact. • Deliver a comprehensive report at the end of the cycle, including joint actions, lessons learned, and strategic recommendations. • Support the planning and execution of tangible joint actions, including webinars, advocacy initiatives, and policy recommendations. • Proven facilitation experience in online, cross-regional, and multilingual settings (minimum 2 years). • Expertise in digital rights, internet governance, and multistakeholder processes (minimum 2 years). • Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus. • Strong organizational and communication skills, with a track record of translating dialogue into concrete outputs. • Familiarity with Zoom and basic troubleshooting skills. • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and participatory approaches. • Maximum budget: €10,000 (inclusive of taxes). • Expected commitment: approximately 3-4 days/month. • Payment schedule tied to milestones: 35% upon approval of schedule and initial sessions, 30% after mid-cycle sessions, 35% upon project completion and final report submission. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit the following documents to recruitment@forus-international.org by June 21, 2026: • Technical proposal (max 2 pages outlining methodology, work plan, and timeline). • Financial proposal (including VAT and applicable taxes). • Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience. • Contact details for two references from similar assignments. Apply now and join a dynamic initiative shaping global digital governance through civil society! APPLY/ VIEW FULL TERMS MORE REMOTE OPPORTUNITIES: • CITES Internship 2026 in Geneva: Apply for the UNEP Office of the Secretary-General Internship • WFP is hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Specialist – Vulnerability Management (Remote) | Apply by 24 June 2026 • World Food Programme is hiring: Senior Cybersecurity Specialist – Network Security (Remote) • The Convive Collective is hiring: Climate Modeling & Analytics Lead – Remote Full-Time • The Earth Foundation Is Hiring a Remote Paid Communications Intern – Work From Anywhere | Stipend: €1,500 per month • Rainforest Alliance announces 4 new global and regional job openings across Africa, Europe and remote TAGGED: Forus Share This Article Facebook Email Print Leave a Comment Leave a Comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply