Online Curriculum Design Consultant: Dialogue under Pressure (Multi-Track Engage

• Advanced university degree in peace and conflict studies, international relations, international humanitarian law, education or a related field.
• Demonstrated, substantive experience in unarmed civilian protection, including direct engagement with armed actors and authorities, protective presence and deterrence and community-based protection, is a requirement; prior work with or on NP or comparable UCP actors is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the methodologies and training offers of organisations mandated in dialogue with armed actors and authorities (for example CCHN / Frontline Negotiations, Geneva Call, the ICRC, the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue).
• At least five years’ experience designing adult learning curricula, preferably for online or blended delivery, including scenario- or simulation-based learning on sensitive and high-risk subject matter.
• Proven ability to translate field practice into accessible learning content; excellent written English; French, Spanish or Arabic an asset.
• Ability to work independently, remotely and across multiple time zones, and to handle sensitive operational information with discretion.

Reporting and working arrangements

The consultancy is fully remote. The consultant reports directly to the UCP Academy Manager, with a check-in at inception, weekly progress calls and written approval of each deliverable before payment. The consultant uses their own equipment and software. NP facilitates introductions to field teams and, where possible, to external reference organisations. Case material drawn from field operations is handled under NP confidentiality and do-no-harm requirements: sensitive examples must be anonymised or cleared before use.

Budget and payment

The maximum available budget is CHF 8,000, inclusive of all fees, taxes and incidental costs, for a maximum of 20 working days. Payment is made in 2 instalmendts: 25% upon signing of contract and 75% upon completion (with written approval) of assignment. The consultant is responsible for any tax requirements in their country.