Communications Consultancy for Changemakers
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Role Summary
Join Nonviolent Peaceforce as a Communications Consultant to support the Changemakers initiative with a focus on safeguarding communities through effective communication strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Communications Strategy*
- Prepare a communications plan and develop audio-visual and written communications outputs including for social media for the Changemakers programme in collaboration with the Global Programme Manager for NEST and the UCP Academy Manager,
- Act as the communications focal point for the Changemakers cohort informing each participant of expected communication outputs.
- Work with the broader NP communications team to link Changemakers communications outputs to NP’s broader programme of work.
- Communications Content*
- Provide on-site communications leadership and develop external outputs with participants in Nairobi, Kenya in November 2026
- During the UFT, document impact through photography, film and other content collection
- Interview Changemakers to capture and communicate their individual and collective stories to increase the visibility of the Changemakers programme and showcase its outcomes.
- Develop and publish human-interest stories, blogs, social media posts, talking points and other communication materials that highlight the Changemakers programme.
- Obtain informed consent from Changemakers prior to documentation, via signed consent forms for in-depth interviews.
- Adhere to NP’s Image Use and Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policies at all times.
- Communications Support & Design*
- Upon request, design information materials such as, flyers, posters, one-pagers, etc. – on the Changemakers programme.
- Support reporting design: help with turning programme data and updates into clear, well-designed reporting products – e.g., infographics, fact sheets, one-pagers, etc.
- Work directly with the Global Programme Manager for NEST, the UCP Academy Manager, and the Events & Logistics Assistant to scope, draft, lay out, translate (French/Arabic/English), and finalise each product so it is accurate, accessible, and appropriate for intended audience.
- Produce print- and digital-ready files, manage versions and sign-off, and deliver on the timelines the programme requires.
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills, attributes and experience:
- Postgraduate degree and/or equivalent professional experience in communications or related fields.
- At least four years professional experience, including at least two years working on humanitarian communications or related work.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential.
- Preferred Qualifications:*
- French and/or Arabic language abilities are an asset.
- Background in emergency humanitarian communications methodologies and best practices is a plus.
- This position requires operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.
- Skills and Competencies:*
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong, demonstrable videography and video-editing expertise. Must have own professional equipment.
- Strong photography and photo-editing capabilities. Must have own professional equipment.
- Skilled in creative video editing techniques (montages, cuts, sound syncing, lower-third captions) to produce content optimized for a variety of digital channels.
- A keen eye for impactful, compelling storytelling in sensitive and dynamic humanitarian contexts.
- Able to communicate effectively and build relationships with colleagues and partners.
- Solid understanding of communications ethics best practices when operating in vulnerable situations with communities in crisis.
- Highly creative, innovative, and enterprising; able to drive projects independently.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be based in Nairobi with legal authority to work or from locations where Nonviolent Peaceforce has an office presence.
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