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JobTitle: Communications Assistant

Department: Resource Mobilization

Division: NPUS

Duty Station: Remote or Washington D.C.

Line Manager:Global Communications Manager

Line Management Responsibility: N/A
Position Type: Temporary, part-time

FLSA Classification Non-exempt

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

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Assistant handles the operational and administrative workload that enables NP's Communication strategies and plans to runsmoothly; managingscheduling, formatting, organizing digital assets, preparing drafts, and supporting routine updates across social media and the website.TheCommunicationsAssistant ensures consistent execution, workflow efficiency, and the day-to-day maintenance that keeps the Communications ecosystem functioning effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Format, upload, and publish content across social media platforms.

• Ensure all content is accessible and discoverable - applying alt text, captions, tagging, and link formatting across platforms.

• Support translation workflows to extend the reach of NP's work across languages.

• Draft social media assets, including:

• Graphics using branded templates

• Short video clips (cutting, trimming, subtitling)

• Media resized andoptimizedfor platform specifications

• Upload press clips, blogs, and publications to the website, keeping NP's digital presence current and organized.

• Monitor incoming comments and messages across channels, flagging and routing asappropriate.

• Pull and compile analytics from social and web dashboards to help inform communications performance.

• Monitor breaking news, media trends, and viral stories that align with NP's work to helpidentifypotential media opportunities,

• Support in the research and update of NP's Master MediaList, andconsolidatethe contacts on Cision into the same list.

• Help track and record NP's media outreach efforts and media hits on Salesforce.

• Help create a regular newsletter featuring NP's media mentions and other relevant humanitarian stories where NP has a presence

• Performadditionaltasks and duties as the teams needs evolve and asidentifiedby the supervisor
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education,Knowledgeand Experience

• Experience in Communications strategies, tactics, and platforms

• Knowledge of current events and social issues, an interest in civilian protection and nonviolent methods

• Able to follow written and verbal directions well, able to work autonomously

• Commitment to work cooperatively and grow personally

• Commitment to the mission of NonviolentPeaceforce

Skillsand Competencies

• Ability to manage information with discretion

• Attention to detail

• Clear, concise writing skills

• Able to follow written and verbal directions well, able to work autonomously

• Commitment to work cooperatively and grow personally

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

• Proven ability to build relationships

• Commitment to the mission of NonviolentPeaceforce

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer

• Must be able toliftup to15 pounds at all times

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested tosubmita CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The closing date for applications isWednesday, June 24, 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 beforeparticipatingin an interview.
  

SPECIAL NOTICE

NonviolentPeaceforceis 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.

NonviolentPeaceforceacknowledges 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 anddemonstrateour values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake theappropriate levelof training andis responsible forensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references andappropriate screeningchecks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP alsoparticipatesin theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants'previousemployers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Bysubmittingan application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is postedhereon our website.