CIVICUS 2024 Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) for Civil Society Organizations

The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) team at CIVICUS is seeking experienced and knowledgeable civil society organisations in Venezuela, Tunisia, Ghana and Mozambique to lead the implementation of pre-, during and post-election related interventions. The interventions will last between three to six months and focus on the broad topics of countering mis- and disinformation and supporting electoral integrity using digital tools – civil society monitoring of elections using digital tools and approaches, advocacy and mobilising for improved civic participation and engagement in the electoral process especially for women, girls, youths and other marginalised groups using digital approaches.  

Deliverables

• Monthly progress reports.
• Assessment report on prevalent misinformation and disinformation threats and patterns in the proposed country of intervention.
• Fact-checking and counter-narrative content and strategy.
• Training materials and reports.
• Advocacy campaign materials and reports.
• Final project report on effectiveness or otherwise of interventions, findings, lessons learnt, recommendations and strategies for sustainability of interventions. 

• Table of Content
• About Civicus
• CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI)
• Aim and Benefits of CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI)
• Requirements for CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI)
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Civicus

CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world. We were established in 1993 and since 2002 have been proudly headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with additional hubs across the globe. We are a membership alliance with more than 9,000 members in more than 175 countries. Our definition of civil society is broad and covers non-governmental organisations, activists, civil society coalitions and networks, protest and social movements, voluntary bodies, campaigning organisations... continue reading

CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI)

Aim and Benefits of CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI)

The objective of the assignment is to support civil society organisations in Venezuela, Tunisia, Ghana, and Mozambique to lead interventions to promote electoral integrity, countering misinformation and disinformation, and enhance civic participation and engagement in the electoral process, with a focus on marginalised groups.

Requirements for CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) Qualification

Interested applicants must:

• Be a local civil society organisation based in Tunisia, Venezuela, Ghana or Mozambique. 
• Have expertise in and a proven track record of successfully delivering interventions related to elections and countering disinformation. 
• Have an extensive network of and direct experience working with civil society, including DDI target groups in the regions where they are applying. 
• Have extensive national and sub-national project implementation experience and reach. 
• Be formal/legally registered organisations.  
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. While selected partners will implement all the work in the relevant local languages in their region, they will communicate and submit all deliverables to CIVICUS in English.

Interview date, Process and Venue for CIVICUS Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI)

Desirable requirements  

• Applications made by a consortium of organisations from each eligible country that join forces to pool expertise, reach a wider audience and deliver a more comprehensive process.   
• Direct experience working on the nexus between digital/tech for good and inclusive democracy and for promoting democratic practices in election processes.

Documents Required for Application

Submit the following documents to [email protected]:

• A technical proposal detailing the interventions to be undertaken in line with the Terms of Reference, a detailed work plan, results framework and communications plan. Please also include examples of past related projects undertaken by your organisation(s).  
• CVs of the main team members involved. 
• A simple budget in United States Dollars.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The closing deadline for applications is the 29th of May 2024.  Please follow this two-step process to apply for this grant: 

Fill out this eligibility test form. After completing this form, you can then submit your proposal via email. Applicants who did not fill out the eligibility test form will not be considered.

For more detais, visit CIVICUS website.