{"id":8014,"date":"2026-06-19T18:03:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T16:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=8014"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:05:31","slug":"code-for-africa-civic-graph-fellowship-in-south-africa-2026-stipend-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=8014","title":{"rendered":"Code for Africa Civic Graph Fellowship in South Africa 2026 (stipend available)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-175798\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: June 28, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you want to take an active role in helping build Open Source Civic data? Apply now for the Code for Africa Civic Graph Fellowship in South Africa 2026. Through its Open Data Initiative, Code for Africa (CfA) is offering\u00a0seven\u00a0part-time Civic Graph Fellowships. The selected fellows will support partners in building advanced open-source civic data projects, using standardised Open Civic data\u00a0formats\u00a0to ensure interoperability, transparency, and scalability.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0three-month, part-time fellowships are part of a joint initiative between CfA and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to strengthen information integrity by mapping Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Politically Influential Persons (PIPs) in South Africa during the municipal election period, with elections scheduled for November 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The fellows will support the collection and verification of data points and social media identifiers linked to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Politically Influential Persons (PIPs) in South Africa, with particular focus on the country\u2019s local government elections scheduled for November 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stipend: Fellows will receive a competitive monthly stipend<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship: Fellows will receive guidance from CfA\u2019s iLab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficiency and strong working knowledge of Google Sheets and formulas.<\/li>\n<li>Language proficiency: Fluency in English, + \u22651 of the following languages: Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho and Setswana.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with collecting data from social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Telegram.<\/li>\n<li>Preferably, applicants should be analysts, technologists or university students with a background in civic data.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to adhere to open-source data collection standards.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to maintain timely and open communication with the programme management team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The deadline for applications is\u00a028 June 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/QdnPE6P4KSuiaiQh8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.codeforafrica.org\/2026\/06\/05\/call-for-applications-for-the-civic-graph-fellowship-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Civic Graph Fellowship in South Africa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: June 28, 2026 Do you want to take an active role in helping build Open Source Civic data? 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