At NEAR, we are dedicated to reimagining and reshaping the global aid system to ensure it truly serves and support local civil society in the Global South. NEAR is consistently recruiting talents and experts to join its growing team, membership and services to deliver our mission. We are a diverse, multicultural team, working remotely from across the Globe, across different timezones. We serve a network of Global South Civil Society Actors.

Our Consultancies

We currently have vacancies available and invite you to explore the opportunities listed below. Please check back regularly for updates and new openings.

Request for Proposals: Strategic Plan Consultancy

We seek a consultant or consultants to design and facilitate an inclusive, values-driven process that co-creates NEAR’s 2027–2029 Strategic Plan, building on existing pillars, synthesizing learning, and producing a bold, usable strategy that fosters strong ownership and guides NEAR’s work in a rapidly evolving aid ecosystem.

Deadline: 22 September 2025 at 5pm EST

Communications Consultant

We seek a Communications Consultant to design and facilitate a four-day workshop that equips NEAR members in the MENA region with unified communication strategies, practical tools, and human-centred storytelling approaches to strengthen internal coordination and external advocacy.

Deadline: 19 September at 5pm EST