Location: Borno & Yobe States, Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Category: NGO & Humanitarian Consultancy Jobs
Application Deadline: Not Specified

Help Capture the Impact of Humanitarian Programmes Through Strategic Storytelling

Strong evidence and meaningful stories play an important role in improving humanitarian programmes. Mercy Corps is recruiting a Communication and Learning Consultant to document the implementation and results of an integrated WASH and Nutrition project across Borno and Yobe States.

This consultancy is suited to professionals with experience in development communication, visual storytelling, research, and knowledge management who can transform field experiences into high-quality learning products that support future humanitarian programming.

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian and development organization that has supported communities facing conflict, disasters, poverty, and climate-related challenges since 1979. Working alongside local partners, governments, and communities, the organization helps people respond to immediate crises while building long-term resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

About the Project

The consultancy supports the NHF-funded Integrated Lifesaving WASH and Nutrition Response operating in Borno and Yobe States.

The programme aims to improve nutrition outcomes while reducing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) risks among more than 153,000 vulnerable people through an integrated humanitarian response.

The consultant will document project implementation, gather visual evidence, and produce communication materials that capture lessons learned, programme achievements, and practical insights for future interventions.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The selected consultant will work closely with Mercy Corps’ Communications, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), and Programme teams to create visual and written learning products throughout the project lifecycle.

The assignment will focus on documenting how activities are implemented, highlighting effective approaches, identifying operational challenges, and presenting findings through engaging multimedia content.

The consultancy will be delivered in three stages:

• Pre-production planning
• Field documentation and data collection
• Post-production, editing, and final delivery

Key Responsibilities

The consultant will contribute to the project by:

Planning and Preparation

• Review project reports, proposals, monitoring data, and implementation documents.
• Develop a detailed documentation plan with Mercy Corps teams.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders before field activities begin.

Field Documentation

Responsibilities during fieldwork include:

• Recording programme implementation activities.
• Capturing interviews with staff, partners, and community members.
• Producing visual stories that demonstrate project impact.
• Documenting community engagement and accountability activities.
• Recording contextual footage that reflects programme environments.

Content Development

The consultant will also:

• Edit documentary and short-form videos.
• Process and organize photographs.
• Produce learning-focused visual stories.
• Develop narrative content based on field evidence.
• Integrate programme learning into communication products.

Expected Deliverables

At the end of the consultancy, the successful consultant will submit:

Photography

• 50–100 professionally edited, high-resolution photographs with captions.

Video Production

• One documentary video (15–20 minutes).
• Six to nine thematic videos (1–3 minutes each).

Learning Products

• Three to five infographic learning briefs.
• Narrative summaries highlighting key lessons and programme achievements.

Documentation

• Organized raw photo and video files.
• Metadata and file index.
• Signed participant consent forms.
• Summary of major stories and learning themes.

Who Should Apply?

Applicants should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:

• Communications
• Development Studies
• Social Sciences
• Economics
• Or another related discipline.

Experience and Skills

Mercy Corps is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Three to five years of professional experience in learning documentation, development communication, research, or knowledge management.
• Experience producing videos, reports, learning briefs, and communication materials for humanitarian or development programmes.
• Previous work with international NGOs, donor-funded projects, or multi-sector programmes.
• Strong qualitative research and analytical skills.
• Experience conducting interviews, desk reviews, focus group discussions, or stakeholder consultations.
• The ability to transform technical information into clear, engaging communication products.
• Knowledge of gender inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and ethical documentation practices.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Hausa or other local languages will be an added advantage.

Consultancy Duration

The consultancy will run for approximately 30 days, from 15 July 2026 to 15 August 2026, working closely with Mercy Corps’ Communications, MEL, and Programme teams.

Why This Consultancy Matters

Beyond producing communication materials, this assignment will help strengthen organizational learning by documenting practical experiences from integrated WASH and Nutrition programming in humanitarian settings.

The outputs developed during this consultancy will contribute to future programme design, evidence-based decision-making, and knowledge sharing across Mercy Corps and its partners.

Application Tips

Before applying, consider the following:

• Highlight previous experience with humanitarian documentation or development communication.
• Include links to your portfolio, documentary work, photography, or multimedia projects.
• Showcase examples of reports, learning products, or visual storytelling assignments.
• Emphasize experience working with NGOs, donor-funded programmes, or community-based projects where applicable.

Before submitting your application, it can help to review our guide on how to write a professional CV in Nigeria so your experience and skills are presented clearly to recruiters.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the official Mercy Corps online application through the Google application form provided by the organization.

Applications submitted through  Mercy Corps on docs.google.com

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Final Thoughts

This consultancy offers an opportunity to combine communication, research, and storytelling to support humanitarian learning and accountability. Professionals with experience in multimedia documentation, knowledge management, and development communication are encouraged to review the consultancy requirements carefully before submitting their applications.

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