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Communications Consultant – Nethope Global Summit & Communications

NetHope is seeking a creative, collaborative, and experienced Communications Consultant to support its external communications, with a major focus on the NetHope Global Summit and broader communications activities from September through December 2026.

Job Title: Communications Consultant Job Location: 100% Remote Closing Date: September 18, 2026, at midnight ET Contract: Consultancy, approximately 30 hours per week, September–December 2026

The consultant will work closely with the Director of Communications, graphic designer, Senior Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships, web developer, and other colleagues to deliver timely, high-quality communications across digital channels.

About Nethope

NetHope is a membership organization that helps humanitarian and conservation organizations use digital and data technologies, partnerships, and innovation to better serve people and communities worldwide.

The organization works at the intersection of the international NGO sector, private business, and digital innovation.

NetHope supports more than 60 leading humanitarian, development, and conservation organizations operating across approximately 190 countries and collaborates with major technology companies to develop solutions to emerging global challenges.

About The Opportunity

The Communications Consultant will provide communications expertise, content creation, digital communications management, and event communications support.

A significant component of the assignment will be supporting the NetHope Global Summit, including communications before, during, and after the event.

The consultant will also provide general communications management and support during November and December 2026.

The consultant must be available from October 23 through November 5 because of the live-event communications requirements and must be able to establish a dependable workflow overlapping with the Central European Time (Amsterdam) time zone.

Nethope Global Summit

The Communications Consultant will:

• Publish text edits and updates to the NetHope Global Summit website through Cvent.

• Prepare post-event website updates and create an email interest-list form through Campaign Monitor.

• Update the website once the 2027 Summit look and feel has been finalized.

• Manage the creation of in-person signage to strengthen NetHope’s brand presence and meet sponsorship deliverables.

• Coordinate with the Director of Communications and graphic designer on event signage and attendee experience.

• Manage the launch and ongoing updates of the Attendee Hub through Cvent.

• Upload event assets and copy to the Attendee Hub.

• Develop and implement display advertising and notification schedules.

• Monitor event notifications and advertisements to ensure they publish correctly.

• Add the 2027 banner and graphics to the Attendee Hub following the announcement.

• Prepare and send pre- and post-event email campaigns using Campaign Monitor and Cvent.

• Develop registered-attendee communications, including segmented communications for in-person and virtual attendees.

• Support Know Before You Go communications and daily Summit emails.

• Plan, schedule, and publish social media content using Metricool before, during, and after the Summit.

• Incorporate event photography into social media and other communications.

• Use Summit momentum to support thought leadership and promote NetHope’s key initiatives.

• Support potential paid social media campaigns to increase registration.

• Review event photography twice daily and select appropriate images for the highlight gallery.

• Promote the event highlight gallery throughout the Summit.

• Help collect quotes and testimonials from speakers and attendees.

• Monitor Slack, social media, and other channels for testimonials and secure approval for future use.

• Activate remaining communications-related sponsor benefits in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships.

• Support development of the 2027 Sponsorship Prospectus in collaboration with relevant NetHope team members.

General Communications Management

From November through December 2026, the consultant will:

• Triage incoming communications requests through Asana.

• Help establish an efficient communications approval workflow.

• Collaborate with program and communications teams through Slack.

• Provide copywriting, copy-editing, and broader communications expertise.

• Coordinate with web developers and graphic designers.

• Plan and publish social media content.

• Plan and publish the monthly newsletter.

• Manage website content on WordPress, including homepage updates, blog posts, text edits, and document uploads.

• Coordinate paid media and social media advertising where required.

• Manage project queues for web developers and graphic designers.

• Use Canva for social media graphics when appropriate.

• Attend weekly meetings with the Director of Communications.

• Provide weekly progress reports and handover documentation.

• Participate in regular communications meetings and team communications through Slack and other platforms.

Required Qualifications And Skills

The successful consultant should demonstrate:

• Strong writing, editing, design, and content-creation skills.

• Proven communications experience, preferably supporting international, nonprofit, humanitarian, development, or conservation organizations.

• Proficiency with digital communications and collaboration tools.

• Experience using Cvent, Campaign Monitor, Canva, Slack, WordPress, and social media platforms.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with communications analytics and reporting tools.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.

• Availability during Eastern Time Zone hours.

• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

Contract And Working Arrangements

• Position: Communications Consultant

• Work arrangement: 100% remote

• Expected workload: 30 hours per week

• Assignment period: September–December 2026

• Reporting to: Director of Communications

• Event availability: October 23–November 5, 2026

• Time-zone requirement: Availability during Eastern Time Zone hours, with workflow overlap with Amsterdam/CET during the Summit period.

Responsible Use Of Ai

NetHope takes the responsible use of artificial intelligence seriously.

The selected consultant will be required to comply with NetHope’s AI Policy, which governs the use of AI tools in developing deliverables. The consultant will also complete a brief AI Disclosure Form during onboarding before commencing the engagement.

General Conditions

• The consultancy will be performed entirely remotely.
• All contractors must successfully complete an OFAC screening.
• The consultant will report directly to the Director of Communications.
• NetHope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

Interested communications professionals should submit a proposal through NetHope’s careers page by September 18, 2026, at midnight Eastern Time.

The proposal should include:

• A brief overview of relevant experience and proposed approach.
• A work plan and methodology for the engagement.
• Proposed rate in USD, including both hourly and total consultancy cost.
• Two to three references from similar engagements.
• CV or professional profile.
• Portfolio and/or relevant writing samples.

Apply here: NetHope Careers – Apply for the Communications Consultant opportunity

NetHope may review applications and select a consultant before the stated closing date due to the anticipated volume of submissions. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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The successful consultant should demonstrate:

• Strong writing, editing, design, and content-creation skills.

• Proven communications experience, preferably supporting international, nonprofit, humanitarian, development, or conservation organizations.

• Proficiency with digital communications and collaboration tools.

• Experience using Cvent, Campaign Monitor, Canva, Slack, WordPress, and social media platforms.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with communications analytics and reporting tools.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.

• Availability during Eastern Time Zone hours.

• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

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