Catalyst Now, the global umbrella movement for social innovators, has announced an opportunity for a Learning Initiatives Fellow as part of its Secretariat team. The fellowship is aimed at individuals interested in social innovation, learning, collaboration, systems change, and global development.
Catalyst Now connects thousands of social innovators and organisations working across sectors and countries to promote collaborative approaches to transformational change. The organisation states that its network includes more than 7,400 members representing over 4,900 organisations across more than 150 countries.
The Learning Initiatives Fellow will contribute to Catalyst Now’s efforts to create spaces where social innovators can connect, exchange knowledge, and develop solutions to complex global challenges.
About Catalyst Now
Formerly known as Catalyst 2030, Catalyst Now is a global movement focused on strengthening social innovation and connecting initiatives working across areas including climate change, inequality, health, livelihoods, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Its Secretariat coordinates the movement’s logistics and operations while providing support to members and overseeing activities that contribute to the organisation’s broader objectives.
The organisation’s current vision focuses on improving alignment between social innovators, resources, capital, policy, and decision-makers to help promising solutions achieve greater systemic impact.
Learning Initiatives Fellowship
The Learning Initiatives Fellow will join Catalyst Now’s team and support initiatives designed to strengthen learning and knowledge exchange across the global social innovation community.
The opportunity is particularly relevant to individuals seeking experience in:
- Social innovation and systems change.
- Learning and knowledge management.
- Community and network engagement.
- Global development.
- Collaborative initiatives.
- Research and knowledge sharing.
- Programme and initiative coordination.
The fellowship offers an opportunity to work within an international movement involving social innovators from diverse geographical and professional backgrounds.
Other Opportunities at Catalyst Now
Catalyst Now’s careers page also lists additional opportunities within its Secretariat, including:
- Partnerships Intern, Volunteer.
- Membership Intern – Arabic Speaking, Volunteer.
- Learning Initiatives Fellow.
These positions provide opportunities for individuals interested in contributing to a global network focused on social innovation and collaborative change.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Learning Initiatives Fellowship is 31 August 2026.
Catalyst Now states that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, meaning candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The organisation may fill the position before the advertised deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
Interested applicants should therefore avoid waiting until the final day to submit their applications.
Why the Fellowship Matters
The fellowship comes at a time when social innovation organisations are increasingly seeking stronger collaboration between grassroots initiatives, philanthropic organisations, governments, businesses, and other stakeholders.
Catalyst Now’s global network provides an environment in which participants can engage with organisations working on diverse social and environmental challenges.
For aspiring professionals and social innovators, the Learning Initiatives Fellowship could provide exposure to international collaboration, knowledge exchange, network coordination, and approaches to systemic change.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit Catalyst Now’s careers platform and review the specific requirements and application instructions for the Learning Initiatives Fellow position.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before 31 August 2026, as recruitment may conclude earlier if the organisation identifies a suitable candidate through its rolling review process.
The opportunity is particularly relevant for individuals seeking to build experience within the global social innovation sector and contribute to initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration and learning among social innovators worldwide.
