About the opportunity
This consultancy supports the Climate and Environment in Teacher Education (CSESI) initiative, launched by GPE in partnership with Save the Children and UNESCO. The main objective is to support the integration of climate change, environmental sustainability, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes in the Maldives. The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Education (MoE), the National Institute of Education (NIE), teacher training institutions, and Teachers’ Resource Centres (TRCs). Key tasks include reviewing existing training resources, assessing teachers’ and school leaders’ readiness through an online survey, updating training materials, developing supplementary teaching aids, and supporting stakeholder validation workshops. The assignment promotes learner-centred, inclusive, and action-oriented pedagogies aligned with global UNESCO standards.
Salary and benefits
- Consultancy contract with a duration of 6 months
- Professional engagement with UNESCO's Education Sector and international education frameworks
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in education, curriculum development, teacher education, pedagogy, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), environmental education, or a related field; alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience
- Minimum of two years of progressive professional experience in the education sector with expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, teaching and learning materials, pedagogy, and institutional capacity development
- Strong knowledge of global standards and best practices in curriculum design, teacher education, and integration of climate change, environmental sustainability, and/or DRR
- Proven experience in designing and revising curricula and teacher training resources, ideally in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) or similar contexts
- Demonstrated experience working in South Asia, preferably the Maldives, with familiarity with the MoE and NIE
- Experience in conducting capacity assessments, including survey design, data collection, analysis, and recommendations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Dhivehi is desired
Required documents
- Cover letter (maximum one page) explaining suitability for the assignment
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing educational qualifications, relevant professional experience, and contact details of two professional references
- Technical proposal (maximum five pages) outlining understanding of the assignment, methodology, workplan, and relevant work samples
- Financial proposal in US dollars indicating the overall lump-sum cost and monthly cost breakdown, inclusive of all fees, travel, miscellaneous costs, and mandatory taxes
- List and samples of relevant work, including at least two examples related to deliverables and one sample authored in the Maldives or a similar context
When to apply
- Application deadline is 26/10/2026 at midnight IST time
How to apply
- Complete the online application on the UNESCO Careers website
- Attach all required documents under the 'Employment History' attachment section before submitting
Additional information
- The consultant is responsible for arranging their own logistics, including office space, administrative support, telecommunications, travel, and documentation printing, to be covered by the lump-sum financial proposal.
- References must be properly cited using the Harvard style in accordance with the UNESCO Style Manual.
- UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment and does not charge a fee at any stage of the hiring process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with deep expertise in curriculum design, teacher education, and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
- Consultants who have prior working experience in South Asia or Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like the Maldives.
- Experts capable of independently conducting remote capacity assessments, surveys, and stakeholder consultation workshops.
What should you think carefully about?
- The 6-month contract is fully remote, but requires independent management of logistics and administrative support factored into the lump sum.
- Applicants must compile an extensive application package including a detailed 5-page technical proposal and financial breakdown.
- Proficiency in English is required, and local knowledge or familiarity with Dhivehi is considered an asset.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy offers a valuable opportunity for education and climate specialists to contribute directly to national policy implementation and teacher capacity building within an international framework. It provides significant international exposure and project management experience in the context of Small Island Developing States.
Our take
Experienced curriculum and teacher training specialists with regional familiarity in South Asia who can independently manage a remote advisory assignment should seriously consider applying before the October deadline.
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