Online Curriculum Design Consultant

Nonviolent Peaceforce

. Conduct an inception review of NP guidance, training materials, field tools and relevant external literature .

Posted 9/24/2026contractRemote • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSenior💰 CHF 8,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing adult learning curricula with a focus on unarmed civilian protection and community-based protection. Proficient in engaging stakeholders and translating field practices into effective learning content while adhering to confidentiality and do-no-harm principles.

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Curriculum DesignAdult Learning PrinciplesUnarmed Civilian ProtectionStakeholder EngagementRemote Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Curriculum ArchitectureLearning Pathway DesignContent DevelopmentKnowledge ChecksAssessment DesignFacilitator ScriptsCase Study DevelopmentReflection PromptsDigitalisation GuidanceValidation Materials

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCross-Cultural CommunicationAdaptabilityCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced University Degree

Industry Keywords

Peace and Conflict StudiesInternational RelationsInternational Humanitarian LawCommunity-Based ProtectionOperational TeamsAcademic PartnersConsultation ReportInception ReviewDo-No-Harm RequirementsConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct an inception review of NP guidance, training materials, field tools and relevant external literature
Consult NP field teams through remote interviews and/or focus groups across country programmes
Engage academic partners, including the Creating Safer Space initiative at Aberystwyth University
Design the curriculum architecture, including learning pathway, modules, sessions, objectives, learning time, sequencing and prerequisites
Develop session outlines, facilitator/narration scripts or content notes, case studies, exercises, reflection prompts, and reading/resource lists
Design knowledge checks, quizzes, a final assessment and completion or certification criteria
Present the draft curriculum in a validation session
Integrate consolidated stakeholder feedback into the final curriculum
Produce an inception note, consultation report, draft and final curriculum packages, validation materials and digitalisation guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced university degree in peace and conflict studies, international relations, international humanitarian law, education or a related field
Demonstrated, substantive knowledge of unarmed civilian protection, including protection networks, early warning and early response, and community-based protection
At least five years’ experience designing adult learning curricula, preferably for online or blended delivery
Proven ability to translate field practice into accessible learning content
Experience working with both operational teams and academic partners
Ability to work independently, remotely and across multiple time zones
Deliverables must be submitted in English and editable formats
Consultant must handle case material under NP confidentiality and do-no-harm requirements
Satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, home-based consultancy
No travel foreseen
NP facilitates introductions to field teams and academic partners
NP provides existing resources available
Flexible use of consultant’s own equipment and software
Payment in two instalments: 25% upon signing and 75% upon completion with written approval