Power shifting programme development consultant _at Ground Truth Solutions

Ground Truth Solutions (GTS) is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated consultant to support the start-up phase of a significant programme of work on shifting power in crisis knowledge, data and accountability.

Location: Home-Based/Remote (Global)

Organization: Ground Truth Solutions

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the application process will be closed once we have identified the right candidate.

Job Description

Full-time / Part-time · Global

*The role is home-based; People with lived experience of crisis are strongly encouraged to apply.

About us

Ground Truth Solutions is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to ensuring people affected by crisis are driving humanitarian and climate action, from individual crisis responses to systemwide reform. Evidence and ideas gathered through rigorous research and inclusive dialogue enable crisis-affected communities to actively shape the decisions that impact their lives. Headquartered in Austria, GTS works globally as an independent advocate, collaborating closely with local partners who share our vision.

About the role

Bringing a passion for power shifting and systems change, a strong network of changemakers and an understanding of systems thinking, you will:

Support the roll out of a coalition building and capacity sharing programme, working closely with the programme lead, broader team and local partners. This may include
- Mapping local data and knowledge systems
- Identifying and connecting with allies working on complementary elements of power shifting in crisis (conflict and the climate crisis)
- Supporting the co-creation of recommendations, research processes and advocacy campaigns

Drive overall programme development through outreach, proposal development and fundraising, in partnership with leadership
Identify opportunities and produce advocacy and communications outputs to link community voices to real world policy and practice changes
Document and share learning from the programme on coalition/movement building, local knowledge, narratives and accountability for sector-wide learning
Other tasks as identified with the team

About you

You will bring

Programme management and programme development expertise, with a proven track record in fundraising (7+ years)
Strong influencing and communication skills
A refined understanding of power shifting in crisis response, and a willingness to learn and unlearn with new insight
A network of changemakers
Expertise in building or strengthening networks or movements
Working proficiency in Arabic, French or Spanish would be a plus

This is a hands-on consultancy rather than an advisory one. Depending on your availability we are open to 3-5 days a week.

Duration: The consultancy is for 4 months (October 2026 – Jan/Feb 2027) with the possibility of extension depending on funding.

Do you want to join our team?

We want to get to know you, and we are passionate advocates for climate action, so we do not accept applications written by generative AI. We much prefer authenticity with the occasional mistake to anything produced by a robot.