
Team workshop: Some of the Centre team busy making stencils at a summer away-day in Berlin 2025
We’re not just colleagues – we’re a team. At the Centre, we work towards ensuring the civil society sector remains resilient and future proof, so they can continue to support the communities they serve. Our work is serious, but our culture is open, friendly, and flexible. Whether we’re collaborating remotely or meeting in person, we bring energy, dedication, and creativity to what we do.
The thing I value most about working at the Centre is being part of a team that builds spaces for inclusion and justice within and beyond the organisation, rather than just talking about them.
Claudemir da Silva, Programme Officer and Executive Assistant
Alexandra Schlegel, Programme Officer
“I enjoy working for the Centre because it allows me to support international civil society organisations in becoming futures-ready and in strengthening civic space globally. What makes this work truly meaningful is the opportunity to connect with people from diverse regions, cultures, and perspectives – all united by a shared commitment to human rights, progressive values and open societies, and making the world a better place in lots of different aspects. The Centre’s unique role in bringing together international and regional civil society actors creates a dynamic environment where collaboration and exchange thrive, and where I feel part of a global community working toward positive change.”
Kathrin Kirste, Director of Business Development
“I am working at the Centre for over 8 years now, first as a Project Officer and now as a member of the Leadership Team. During all these years, I had the chance to learn so many different things within my diverse roles and always felt in a safe environment to test things out, to fail and to develop further. Especially in crisis, the team sticks together, and the leadership is supportive to rock the boat together. I am a mother and live in a family with special needs: the Centre has always granted support, and flexibility to my personal needs and enabled me to grow into a top leadership role despite challenging personal circumstances. I am truly convinced that this is unfortunately still not a common thing for an employer – here it is.”
Myriam Ciza Gambini, Programme Manager
“What I like the most about working at the Centre is having the opportunity to exchange with and support leaders across the civil society sector. Through my role, I have the chance to create spaces for diverse and thought-provoking perspectives to be shared, and foster collaboration for a wide array of communities whether in the development, humanitarian or social change realms.”
Our culture and values
We are:
- Purpose-driven – We work for real change.
- Collaborative – We support and learn from each other.
- Flexible & remote-friendly – work where you thrive.
- Always learning – growth is part of the journey.
Find out more in our Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion policy
Open opportunities
View our open positions via our online employment portal, Personio. We offer full-time and part-time positions as well as regular consultancy opportunities to contribute to the Centre's research.