National Consultant – Integrating Climate and Environment into Teacher Training

UNESCO

. Review and map existing pre-service and in-service teacher training curricula, modules, and materials from primary to secondary levels .

Posted 10/13/2026contractRemote • MaldivesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, and the integration of climate change and environmental education into teaching practices. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, capacity assessments, and the application of inclusive and learner-centred pedagogies.

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Curriculum DevelopmentTeacher TrainingClimate Change EducationStakeholder ConsultationData Collection and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DesignPedagogyTeaching and Learning Materials (TLMs)Capacity AssessmentSurvey DesignData AnalysisAction-Oriented PedagogiesGender AnalysisEducation for Sustainable Development (ESD)Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborationTime Management

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Industry Keywords

Education SectorSouth AsiaMinistry of Education (MoE)National Institute of Education (NIE)UNESCO

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and map existing pre-service and in-service teacher training curricula, modules, and materials from primary to secondary levels
Identify gaps, opportunities, capacity needs, priority climate/environment/DRR topics, and learning outcomes aligned with national frameworks and UNESCO guidance
Assess teachers’ and school leaders’ readiness to teach climate, environmental, and DRR topics through an online survey
Analyse knowledge, attitudes, confidence, and practices, including climate science, pedagogical content knowledge, and learner-centred/action-based pedagogies
Update pre-service and in-service teacher training materials and programmes in collaboration with NIE
Develop supplementary teaching aids such as lesson exemplars, facilitation notes, and formative assessment tools
Integrate transformative, action-oriented, learner-centred, inclusive, gender-responsive, place-based, inquiry-based, and scenario-planning pedagogies
Support UNESCO, the Ministry of Education, and NIE in consultation and validation workshops
Incorporate stakeholder feedback and finalize deliverables and institutionalization recommendations
Produce assessment and mapping, teacher readiness assessment, updated training materials and teaching aids, and consultation/validation reports
Hold regular meetings with UNESCO to discuss progress and next steps
Integrate a gender perspective and gender analysis into activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, Bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience
Minimum of two years of progressive professional experience in the education sector
Expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, teaching and learning materials (TLMs), pedagogy, and institutional capacity development
Strong knowledge of global standards and best practices in curriculum design, teacher education, and development of TLMs, including integration of climate change, environmental sustainability and/or Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Experience designing, reviewing, and revising curricula and teacher training resources
Experience in climate change education, ESD, and/or DRR integration in education systems
Experience working in South Asia, preferably the Maldives, with familiarity with the MoE, NIE, and teacher training systems
Experience conducting capacity assessments, including survey design, data collection, analysis, and actionable recommendations
Experience facilitating stakeholder consultations and collaborating with government counterparts, teacher training institutions, and development partners
Experience integrating learner-centred, inclusive, gender-responsive, and action-oriented pedagogies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines
Dhivehi desired for the assignment with local support
Ability to arrange own logistics, including office space, administrative support, telecommunications, travel, and printing
Ability to use Harvard referencing style and comply with international academic standards and copyright requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

6-month consultancy contract
Remote work location
UNESCO feedback and regular progress meetings
Opportunity to contribute to climate and environmental education in the Maldives
Technical assets produced will be the property of UNESCO
Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply