Consultant: Wellbeing and Leadership Trainer and Coach for the Changemakers programme

Terms of Reference (ToRs): Consultant

Title: Wellbeing and Leadership Trainer and Coach for the Changemakers programme
Location: Hybrid
Duration: June 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027
Reports to: Global Programme Manager for NEST

Overview

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. NP works with people affected by violence to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). NP works to reduce and prevent violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.

Consultancy Summary

The Wellbeing and Leadership Trainer and Coach (WLTC) plays a pivotal role in providing guidance to the Changemakers programme. This two-year initiative is designed to identify and support leaders in protection, peacebuilding, and safety across diverse conflict contexts, equipping communities and organisations with the tools to integrate UCP strategies into their work and create opportunities for meaningful connection and collaboration. The programme offers two key opportunities: 1) participation in a dedicated externally facing UCP Foundational Training (UFT), and 2) development and mentorship of a UCP-inspired initiative or project funded by a micro-grant.

As part of mentorship, the WLTC is tasked with setting up the Peer Welfare Programme (PWP), ensuring that the Changemakers are introduced to trauma sensitivity and essentials of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), such as psychological first aid; stress management; and peer-to-peer support approach. The WLTC will provide holistic and systematic supervision to help Changemakers cultivate self-awareness and self-care while developing their psychosocial skills as they learn low-intensity interventions built for non-specialised personnel. All these practices will be shared through intensive experiential-learning, training and peer-to-peer approach by first applying them among themselves. The WLTC is part of the broader mentorship support service team who will deliver trainings in both transformative leadership and the peer approach.

Key Responsibilities:

Changemakers UFT

• Prior to the Changemakers UFT, engage with and consult with the Changemakers organising team to prepare for the 11-day long training.
• Design a 2-day training on Peer Welfare Programme, prepare relevant training materials, and deliver the 2-day training on designated days of the Changemakers UFT.
• During the Changemakers UFT, provide support, including acting in simulations, debriefing small groups, and offering psychosocial and/or coaching support to participants, as needed during the training.
• Act as a bridge when needed for language translation to enhance communication and connection between participants during sessions and outside of the training.

Mentorship Programme

• In collaboration with the Global Head of Programming, the Global Programme Manager for NEST, and the Global Training Manager, help design the Changemakers mentorship programme.
• Act as the technical coordinator for NP’s Mentorship in Motion team through establishing a common approach and framework, organising the set-up of individual and group mentorship sessions, as well as providing technical support and supervision to its members throughout the Changemakers mentorship programme.
• Deliver said individual and group mentorship sessions on Peer Welfare Programme and Transformative Leadership.

MEAL

• During the Changemakers programme, produce mid-term (post UFT) and final narrative (post mentorship) reports inclusive of analysis of the progress of the Peer Welfare Programme and Mentoring in Motion programmes through quantitative metrics, qualitative feedback and structured review cycles.
• Report on recommendations for follow-up and future Changemakers cohorts.Participate in regular meetings with the Changemakers organising and mentorship team meetings.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Postgraduate degree and/or equivalent professional experience in fields related to psychology, group leadership and wellbeing and psychosocial support, or c correlated fields.
• At least ten years professional experience related to provision of mental health and psychosocial support or civilian protection, humanitarian crises, peacebuilding, and/or post-conflict situations.
• At least five years professional experience related to provision of mentorship or coaching in wellbeing, psychosocial support, civilian protection, and/or leadership development.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• French or Arabic language (written and spoken) abilities are preferred.
• Previous experience working with Unarmed Civilian Protection projects and integrating psychosocial support into peacebuilding or protection is highly preferred
• Previous experience with setting up peer-to-peer support programmes for humanitarian workers and communities affected by violence are highly preferred.
• Previous experience with programmes related to leadership development is highly preferred.
• Previous experience training and coaching individuals and groups working in conflict affected areas is highly preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Sound personal and organisational skills, including excellent time management, ability to meet deadlines, prioritise tasks, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Culturally sensitivity, ability to thrive in diverse teams, and capacity to sensitively navigate interpersonal and inter-departmental dynamics to keep focus on common goals.
• Adaptability, resourcefulness, pro-activity, and the commitment to work within a small, flexible team.

Duration

This consultancy agreement takes effect as of June 1, 2026, and ends on January 31, 2027.

Reporting and Supervision

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Global Programme Manager for NEST during the Changemakers programme.

Payment Terms

Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of agreed deliverables and submission of timesheets and invoices.

Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

All documents, reports, and materials produced under this consultancy will remain the property of NP. The consultant agrees to maintain confidentiality of all information obtained during the assignment.

Application Process:

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 28th April 2026.
  
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector. NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

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