Openings

Are you passionate about protecting civic freedoms and creating a world where everyone can act for the common good? We at ECNL would love to hear from individuals who share this passion for our mission to join our Supervisory Council. 

For over two decades, ECNL has championed legal and policy environments that enable people, movements and organisations to thrive. As we implement our new Strategy, we are entering an exciting new chapter focusing on safeguarding our spaces for civic action, building resilient civil society, shaping the digital spaces for action and enabling future ready civic activism. 

Why join our Supervisory Council

We know that diverse perspectives and voices strengthen our work and impact. That is why we are opening the process and inviting expressions of interest from a broad range of partners. As a member of ECNL’s Supervisory Council, you will help guide our mission to protect and expand our spaces for action in an era of global change.

You will contribute to strategic decision-making, provide oversight, and act as a champion for ECNL’s values of integrity, inclusivity and collaboration. Together, we will strengthen the ecosystems that allow people and organisations to act freely and effectively.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and regions to reflect the richness of the communities we serve. Previous board experience is welcome but not essential — a strong commitment to advancing civic space and collective leadership is what matters most.

Join us and help shape this new chapter of ECNL’s journey! 

Who we are looking for

We seek individuals who are passionate about ECNL’s mission and bring experience, perspective, and leadership aligned with one or more of the following areas: 

• Resilient civil society. ECNL is reflecting on how to evolve the civil society model of work to remain efficient, agile and sustainable. We welcome candidates with experience in building adaptive governance structures, exploring new funding models, or leading organisational transformation within the nonprofit, hybrid or mission-driven business sectors. 
• Social impact and public benefit. We would love to involve partners who understand how business practices and technological innovation can advance civic engagement and accountability. Knowledge of social enterprise, ethical technology, or standards linking private-sector innovation with public interest would strengthen ECNL’s impact in these areas. 
• Financing, budgeting and audits. Strong financial stewardship is fundamental to ECNL’s mission and independence. We seek candidates with proven experience in financial planning, grant and budget management, or organisational audits who can contribute to our governance and oversight processes.
• Use of technology for organisational development and collaboration. Experience using technology and AI in responsible way to enhance internal efficiency, transparency, and cross-border cooperation would be highly valuable. 

Commitment

The Supervisory Council plays a vital role in ECNL’s governance. It provides independent oversight and strategic advice, ensuring that our work remains impactful, transparent and sustainable. SC members:

• supervise the policies of the Board;
• supervise the general course of affairs in ECNL, including support for mobilisation of resources;
• offer strategic advice;
• approve strategic policy plans and the annual report;
• are appointed for 2 years, renewable twice.

The Council consists of up to 5 persons and meets at least once a year. The role is voluntary and non-remunerated for initial two years. Travel related costs are reimbursed. The work of the Council is mainly virtual, with about 2 hours per month (with most intensive months being May/June and Nov/December for necessary reviews and approvals). In person meetings may happen once a year. 

About the process

The current SC and Board will review the Expressions of Interest and invite shortlisted candidates for an informal conversation. As we are looking for 1-3 positions to join our current SC members, the new members are expected to begin their term in March, 2026 on rolling basis.

Interested?

Please send us a:

• A short letter of interest describing your motivation and the expertise you would bring; and
• Short professional biography.

Please submit your Expression of Interest to [email protected] by 10 February 2026 with the subject line “Supervisory Council EOI – [Your Name]”.

Please visit our website to learn more about our work and vision. For any clarifications, please feel free to reach out to Katerina, ECNL’s Executive Director or other colleagues you may be in touch with already. 

Short Description:

We are seeking a skilled Excel/Survey data analyst to assist in converting responses from a Google Form survey into an organized Excel table. The expert will help clean and structure the data, calculate rankings or scores for impact assessment, and create simple visualisations, including matrix-style charts. The goal is to make the survey results easily interpretable and visually engaging for stakeholders. Experience with survey data, Excel formulas, pivot tables, and basic visualisation (charts, score matrices) is required.

Key Deliverables:

• Clean and structure survey data from Google Forms in Excel.
• Develop scoring/ranking system for impact assessment.
• Create a visual matrix or chart to represent survey results clearly.
• Prepare a short set of visual summaries for presentations.

Skills Required:

• Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting).
• Experience with survey data analysis.
• Data visualisation skills (charts, matrix graphs, dashboards).
• Ability to translate raw survey results into clear, actionable visuals.

Duration:

Short-term, implementation between February 3- March 20 2026. 

How to apply:

Please send an email with expression of interest and a short CV at [email protected] by January 31 2026.