National Consultant for Integrating Climate and Environment into Teacher Training at UNESCO

About the opportunity

This consultancy supports the Climate and Environmental Sustainability in Education Initiative (CSESI) launched by the Global Partnership for Education, Save the Children, and UNESCO. The main objective is to support the integration of climate change, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk reduction (DRR) into teacher training programs in the Maldives. The consultant will review existing pre-service and in-service teacher training resources, identify priority topics aligned with national frameworks and UNESCO guidance, assess teacher and school leader readiness, and update training materials. The assignment aims to equip educators with learner-centered, inclusive, and action-oriented pedagogies.

Salary and benefits

• Consultancy fee paid in US dollars as a lump sum based on a best value for money approach.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to national education reform and climate resilience initiatives in the Maldives.
• Collaboration with key national bodies including the Ministry of Education and the National Institute of Education.

Who can apply?

• An 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, OR a Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of seven 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 in curriculum design and integration of climate change, environmental sustainability, or DRR.
• Proven experience in curriculum design and teacher training resources, ideally in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) or similar contexts.
• Demonstrated experience working in the Maldives, including familiarity with the Ministry of Education and the National Institute of Education.
• Experience in conducting capacity assessments, survey design, and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with proficiency in Dhivehi required.

Required documents

• Cover letter (maximum one page) explaining suitability for the assignment.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including educational qualifications, relevant professional experience, contact details, and two professional references.
• Technical proposal (maximum five pages) outlining understanding of the assignment, methodology, workplan, and samples of previous relevant work.
• Financial proposal in US dollars indicating the overall lump-sum cost and a breakdown of monthly costs, inclusive of fees, travel, miscellaneous costs, and mandatory taxes.
• List and samples of relevant work, including at least two examples related to the deliverables and at least one sample authored in the Maldives or a similar context.

When to apply

• Application deadline is 21/09/2026 at midnight IST time.

How to apply

• Prepare all required application documents in English.
• Visit the UNESCO Careers website to access the job posting.
• Complete the online application form and attach the required documents under the 'Employment History' attachment section before the deadline.

Additional information

• The contract duration is 6 months with a remote work location in the Maldives.
• The consultant is responsible for arranging their own logistics, office space, administrative support, and travel, which must be factored into the lump-sum proposal.
• Sources must be properly cited using the Harvard referencing style in accordance with the UNESCO Style Manual.