About Global Divide
WHO WE ARE
Our Story
Global Divide was born from a simple but troubling observation: the voices shaping global policy rarely reflect the communities most affected by those policies.
Our founder saw this first-hand while working in international policy spaces: in UN meetings, the majority of NGO interventions came from well resourced organisations in the Global North, while grassroots groups from Africa, Latin America, and South Asia were absent, not because they lacked ideas or urgency, but because they lacked access.
Today, this gap is widening. Over 60% of grassroots NGOs in the Global South report scaling back or ending their international advocacy due to donor funding withdrawals.
From the start, Global Divide was built on three intertwined commitments: producing research grounded in lived Global South experience rather than distant observation; expert representation of Global South NGOs in Geneva, New York, and Vienna; and hands-on guidance to equip less resourced organisations to navigate the procedural and political terrain of international institutions.
The vast majority of our policy consultants in these hubs are themselves from the Global South or of Global South descent, bringing both academic and professional expertise across geopolitical regions and an unshakable commitment to preserving grassroots narratives. Across all our services, from written submissions to international policy representations, collaboration is central, ensuring that the authentic voice of Southern civil society remains intact and unfiltered.
In an era of shrinking donor funding and widening advocacy gaps, our model not only bridges the divide but actively shifts the balance of power towards locally embedded, community led leadership. We believe that when Southern expertise sets the agenda, backed by credible research, direct access, and peer to peer solidarity, global policy becomes more equitable, more effective, and truly representative of those with the most at stake.
Our Name
Global Divide could have simply carried the name of its founders, as many consultancy firms do, or chosen a hopeful title like “Global Bridges.” Instead, we felt it was important that our name reflect the reality we set out to change: the deep inequalities in access and influence between the Global North and South. By naming the divide itself, we acknowledge the challenge while affirming our commitment to help close it through research, representation, and partnerships.
Our Values
Unfiltered Representation
We keep grassroots narratives intact.
Collaborative Power
We build alliances that turn shared experience into collective influence.
Evidence and Ethics
Our positions are anchored in rigorous research and uncompromising ethical standards.
Grounded Expertise
Our work reflects lived Global South realities, informed by deep regional and thematic knowledge.
Staying Power
We help organisations withstand funding cuts and procedural barriers so they remain effective in the long term.
Our Team
In-house Team
Operations and Compliance
Global Team
In addition to our in-house staff, we work with an extensive network of policy consultants from the Global South in Geneva, New York, and Vienna. Please review below the specific regions in which we are currently recruiting, along with the corresponding requirements.
Beyond advertised vacancies, we also welcome rolling applications. Interested candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae and a one-page cover letter to hr@globaldivide.org, clearly indicating the relevant UN hub (Geneva, New York, or Vienna) in the subject line of the email and confirming their eligibility to work in the chosen jurisdiction within the cover letter.
Join Us (Vacancy)
Policy Representatives (Consultancy Engagements)
Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the deadline. The organisation reserves the right to close this vacancy before October 27 should suitable candidates be identified. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.