TGEU Seeks Consultant for Strategic Message Research and Testing for TMM/TDoR 2026 Campaign | Consultancy Opportunity Up to €10,000

TGEU has announced an open call for an external consultant to lead strategic messaging research and testing for its upcoming 2026 Trans Murder Monitoring (TMM) and Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) campaign. The consultancy opportunity is designed for communications researchers, advocacy specialists, and human rights professionals with experience in audience insights, qualitative research, and message testing.

The selected consultant will work alongside TGEU’s Communications, Research, and Policy teams to develop evidence-based recommendations that will strengthen the impact of the 2026 campaign.

The consultancy is open to applicants based in the European Union, with a maximum available budget of €10,000. Applications must be submitted by 8:00 AM CEST on Monday, 17 August 2026.

About the TMM/TDoR 2026 Campaign Consultancy

Every year, TGEU’s Trans Murder Monitoring and Transgender Day of Remembrance campaign raises global awareness about violence against trans people, commemorates lives lost, and advocates for stronger protections for trans communities.

The campaign combines research, remembrance, community solidarity, and policy advocacy to highlight the ongoing impact of anti-trans violence worldwide.

For the 2026 campaign, TGEU aims to strengthen its communication approach through strategic research and message testing. The goal is to better understand how different audiences respond to campaign narratives and identify communication strategies that create meaningful engagement and support.

The consultant will focus on research and analysis rather than serving as a campaign strategist or creative lead.

Key Responsibilities of the Consultant

The successful consultant will collaborate closely with TGEU’s Communications Manager and contribute to the development of the campaign research approach.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing previous campaign materials, messaging approaches, and available insights.
• Designing a qualitative research methodology focused on audience responses.
• Developing research tools, including focus group guides and message-testing materials.
• Supporting the creation of messaging concepts for evaluation.
• Facilitating focus groups with selected audience groups.
• Analysing findings and producing recommendations to guide campaign communications.

The consultant will serve as a research partner, helping TGEU understand audience perspectives on themes such as remembrance, structural violence, accountability, solidarity, and calls for action.

Consultancy Deliverables

The selected consultant will be expected to provide several key outputs throughout the project.

Deliverables include:

• A detailed research and message-testing plan.
• Discussion guides and research materials for focus groups.
• Messaging concepts developed for testing.
• A comprehensive report summarising audience insights and findings.
• Evidence-based recommendations for campaign messaging and communication priorities.

The final recommendations will support TGEU’s planning and implementation of the 2026 TMM/TDoR campaign.

Who Can Apply?

TGEU is seeking an experienced consultant with a strong background in strategic communications research and advocacy.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate experience in:

• Strategic communications research.
• Audience research and message testing.
• Qualitative research techniques.
• Focus group design and facilitation.
• Human rights, advocacy, or social change communications.
• Developing evidence-based communication recommendations.

Experience working with trans communities or on sensitive human rights issues is considered essential for this role.

Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to conduct inclusive research and engage diverse audiences respectfully.

Timeline and Project Schedule

The consultancy will run from August to October 2026.

The planned timeline includes:

August 2026

• Research design and preparation.
• Development of methodology and research materials.

September 2026

• Conducting focus groups.
• Testing campaign messages with selected audiences.

October 2026

• Analysis of research findings.
• Preparation of recommendations and final reporting.

All final deliverables must be completed by 14 October 2026.

Budget and Application Requirements

The maximum available budget for the consultancy is €10,000.

Applicants are required to submit a proposal that includes:

• Understanding of the consultancy brief.
• Proposed methodology and research approach.
• Work plan and timeline.
• Detailed budget breakdown.
• Consultancy fees.
• Activity-based costs.
• Any additional expected expenses, including participant compensation, accessibility support, translation, or interpretation services.

Applicants must also provide:

• A CV highlighting relevant experience.
• Up to three examples of previous similar projects.
• Contact information for two professional referees.

Applications should be submitted via email with the subject line:

Strategic Messaging Research – TMM/TDoR 2026

Email applications to: contracts@tgeu.org

Why This Consultancy Opportunity Matters

This consultancy provides an opportunity for communications professionals and researchers to contribute to a global human rights campaign focused on documenting violence, amplifying community voices, and strengthening advocacy efforts.

Professionals with expertise in research-driven communications, social justice campaigns, and inclusive storytelling can play an important role in shaping messages that encourage awareness, solidarity, and action.

With a competitive budget of up to €10,000 and the opportunity to collaborate with an international human rights organisation, this consultancy represents a valuable opportunity for experienced researchers and communication specialists working in advocacy and social change.

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026, 8:00 AM CEST

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