The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking a Consultant to Integrate Climate and Environment into Teacher Training in the Maldives. This six-month remote consultancy will focus on updating teacher training materials, assessing educators’ readiness to teach climate change, and integrating environmental sustainability and disaster risk reduction into education programmes.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | UNESCO |
| Position | Climate and Environment Teacher Training Consultant |
| Location | Maldives |
| Work Mode | Remote |
| Contract Type | Consultancy |
| Level | Level 2, Middle |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Education | Master’s degree or equivalent, or bachelor’s degree with three years of relevant experience |
| Experience | At least 2 years in the education sector |
| Language | English required; Dhivehi is an advantage |
| Application Deadline | October 26, 2026 |
Responsibilities
The consultant will:
- Review existing teacher training curricula and materials to identify gaps in climate education and disaster risk reduction.
- Assess teachers’ and school leaders’ knowledge, attitudes and readiness to teach environmental topics through an online survey.
- Update pre-service and in-service teacher training resources.
- Develop supplementary teaching aids, including lesson examples, assessment tools and facilitation notes.
- Integrate inclusive, gender-responsive and learner-centred teaching approaches.
- Coordinate consultations and validation workshops with education authorities and teacher training institutions.
- Prepare assessment reports, updated learning resources and recommendations for integrating climate education into teacher training systems.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A master’s degree or equivalent in education, curriculum development, teacher education, pedagogy, Education for Sustainable Development, environmental education or a related field. A bachelor’s degree with three years of relevant experience is an alternative.
- At least two years of progressive professional experience in education.
- Experience in curriculum development, teacher training, teaching materials and institutional capacity development.
- Knowledge of climate change education, environmental sustainability or disaster risk reduction.
- Experience reviewing curricula, designing training resources and conducting capacity assessments.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- The ability to work with government agencies, teacher training institutions and development partners.
Experience in the Maldives, South Asia or Small Island Developing States is an advantage.
How to Apply
Apply through the UNESCO Careers website. Search for Consultant: Integrating Climate and Environment into Teacher Training (CSESI) 1, Maldives.
Applicants must submit the following documents in English:
- A cover letter of no more than one page.
- An updated CV with contact details for two professional referees.
- A technical proposal of no more than five pages.
- A financial proposal in US dollars, including consultancy fees, travel and other costs.
- At least two samples of relevant work, including one produced in the Maldives or a similar context.
UNESCO will assess candidates based on qualifications (70%) and cost (30%).
Application deadline: October 26, 2026, at midnight Indian Standard Time (IST).
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