[Hiring] Climate Resilient Education Consultant @AGORA

Role Description

The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and coordination support to advance UNICEF’s climate-resilient education agenda, including:

• Supporting technical assistance requests
• Implementation of the flagship Climate-Resilient Education initiative
• Internal capacity-strengthening efforts

This assignment will support consistent application of climate-resilient education approaches across UNICEF offices and contribute to strengthened programme coherence, quality, and scale.

Qualifications

• Masters in environmental studies, data management, climate change, education, sustainable development, or relevant technical field.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in developing, supporting, and implementing climate and education related initiatives.
• Strong technical knowledge of climate-resilient education and related areas (EiE, DRR, climate adaptation).
• Solid understanding of education systems strengthening and equity-focused programming.
• Proven analytical, drafting, and quality assurance skills for technical outputs.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills across multiple levels and contexts.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.

Desirables

• Experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, or international organizations.
• Experience supporting multi-country programmes or technical assistance coordination.
• Familiarity with climate-resilient education, EiE, DRR, or climate adaptation in education.
• Experience with global initiatives or Communities of Practice.
• Knowledge of UNICEF programming approaches and systems strengthening.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.