Nonviolent Peaceforce is inviting applications for a Communications Consultancy for Changemakers, an opportunity for an experienced communications professional to contribute to an international humanitarian programme focused on peacebuilding, civilian protection, safety and community-led change.
The consultancy combines remote work with a two-week assignment in Nairobi, Kenya, in November 2026, making it particularly relevant for communications specialists with experience in humanitarian, development or advocacy settings and strong skills in storytelling, photography, videography and digital communications.
The consultancy runs from 14 September 2026 to 31 January 2027, and applications close on 1 September 2026.
📌 Opportunity at a glance
- Position: Communications Consultant – Changemakers
- Organization: Nonviolent Peaceforce
- Location: Hybrid/Remote with travel to Nairobi, Kenya
- Nairobi assignment: Two weeks in November 2026
- Contract period: 14 September 2026 – 31 January 2027
- Sector: Humanitarian communications, peacebuilding and civilian protection
- Career area: Communications and Advocacy
- Experience: At least 4 years of professional experience, including 2 years in humanitarian communications or related work
- Deadline: 1 September 2026
- Application: CV of maximum two pages
- Additional requirement: Estimated consultancy budget
- Languages: English essential; French and/or Arabic advantageous
The Changemakers initiative supports leaders working in protection, peacebuilding and safety across different conflict-affected environments.
The programme provides participants with tools and opportunities to integrate Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) approaches into their work while encouraging meaningful connections and collaboration among people working in different contexts.
One of the major components of the initiative is a Foundational Training on UCP, scheduled to take place in Nairobi in November 2026. Participants will also develop and receive mentorship for UCP-inspired initiatives supported through micro-grants.
The Communications Consultant will play an important role in documenting and communicating the programme’s impact, stories and lessons learned.
What will the Communications Consultant do?
The successful consultant will support the development and implementation of a communications approach for the Changemakers programme.
Communications strategy
The consultant will prepare a communications plan and develop written and audiovisual materials for the programme. This includes social media content and other communications products created in collaboration with programme leadership.
The consultant will also serve as the communications focal point for the Changemakers cohort, helping participants understand the communications outputs expected from them.
Working with the broader Nonviolent Peaceforce communications team, the consultant will ensure that Changemakers content connects effectively with the organization’s wider programme of work.
Humanitarian storytelling and content creation
A major component of the role will take place during the Nairobi training.
The consultant will provide on-site communications leadership and document the programme through photography, film, interviews and other content-gathering activities.
The consultant will interview Changemakers to capture their experiences, individual stories and collective achievements. These stories will then be transformed into compelling communications materials, including:
- Human-interest stories
- Blogs
- Social media posts
- Project briefs
- Talking points
- Visibility materials
- Photography and video content
Because the work involves communities and people in potentially vulnerable situations, the consultant must follow appropriate safeguarding and communications ethics. Informed consent will be required before conducting in-depth interviews.
Nonviolent Peaceforce Communications Consultancy for Changemakers 2026: Communications design and reporting
The role also includes visual communications and reporting support.
The consultant may be asked to design:
- Flyers
- Posters
- One-page documents
- Infographics
- Fact sheets
- Digital communications materials
- Programme reporting products
The consultant will work with programme and communications colleagues to draft, design, translate where necessary, review and finalize materials.
Strong attention to detail will be important because the consultant will also be expected to manage versions, sign-offs and delivery timelines while ensuring that final products are accurate, accessible and appropriate for their intended audiences.
Nonviolent Peaceforce Communications Consultancy for Changemakers 2026: Who can apply?
The opportunity is aimed at experienced communications professionals.
Applicants should have a postgraduate degree and/or equivalent professional experience in communications or a related field.
Candidates should also demonstrate:
- At least four years of professional experience
- At least two years of experience in humanitarian communications or related work
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience developing communications products
- Strong storytelling abilities
- Experience working independently and managing competing priorities
- Ability to operate flexibly in fast-changing environments
Experience with emergency humanitarian communications is considered an advantage.
Knowledge of French and/or Arabic would also be beneficial.
Photography and videography skills are important
This is not a communications role limited to writing and social media.
Applicants must demonstrate strong practical skills in videography, photography and video/photo editing and must have their own professional equipment.
The successful consultant should be comfortable producing engaging digital content, including creative video edits involving cuts, montages, sound synchronization and lower-third captions.
A strong understanding of how to adapt content for different digital platforms will also be valuable.
Where will the consultant work?
The consultancy is primarily remote but includes a significant in-person component.
The consultant will be required to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, for approximately two weeks in November 2026 to support communications activities during the Changemakers training.
Preference will be given to candidates based in Nairobi or locations where Nonviolent Peaceforce has an office presence, including Switzerland, South Sudan, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Candidates based in Nairobi must have the legal authority to work in Kenya.
Consultancy payment
Payment will be made following the satisfactory completion of agreed deliverables and submission of the required timesheets and invoices.
Applicants are specifically asked to include an estimated budget for the full duration of the consultancy as part of their application.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV of no more than two pages through Nonviolent Peaceforce’s recruitment platform.
The CV should clearly demonstrate relevant communications experience and explain how the candidate meets the requirements of the consultancy.
Candidates may be selected before the deadline, so early applications are encouraged.
Shortlisted candidates may also be required to complete a technical assignment before an interview.
Apply through Nonviolent Peaceforce
Application deadline
1 September 2026
The consultancy is scheduled to begin on 14 September 2026 and conclude on 31 January 2027.
For communications professionals seeking to combine humanitarian storytelling, digital communications, photography, videography and peacebuilding, this consultancy offers an opportunity to contribute directly to an international programme supporting changemakers working in conflict-affected communities.
