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.
Research Coordinator
We’ve been encouraged by the strong response to NEAR’s Research Coordinator vacancy and appreciate the interest so many have shown in our work to promote more equitable, locally led, and accountable humanitarian action.
Given the high number of applications already received, we’ve decided to close this recruitment process today, Tuesday, 1st July 2025, effective immediately.
We remain committed to identifying a candidate who will strengthen NEAR’s research efforts and support our mission. Thank you to everyone who has applied and expressed interest in being part of NEAR.
We seek a skilled and strategic Advocacy Advisor to lead NEAR’s engagement across key multilateral forums, including the UN, IASC, and Grand Bargain. This role will drive NEAR’s policy advocacy to challenge and transform global aid mechanisms, ensuring they are more equitable, locally led, and accountable to Global South communities.
Deadline: 9 July 2025*
*We’ve been inspired by the strong interest in NEAR’s Advocacy Advisor role and the work we do to advance more equitable, locally led, and accountable humanitarian action.
Given the high number of applications already received, we’ve decided to close this recruitment earlier than planned. Applications will now close on Wednesday, 9th July 2025.
We hope this advance notice gives any remaining interested candidates enough time to apply. We remain committed to finding a candidate who will help shape NEAR’s advocacy on multilateral engagement and drive forward our mission.
Thank you to everyone who has already applied and expressed interest in joining the NEAR team.