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National Consultant: Capacity Building for University Teachers on Climate Resilience, Green Transition, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Tbilisi, Georgia.

Unicef CHAD · Georgia, United States · 2 wk ago
Information TechnologyPart-time

About the role

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. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop materials and train university teachers on Introductory Modules on Climate Resilience, Green Transition, and DRR
  • Design training materials suitable for non-specialist lecturers, practice placement teachers, and students
  • Prepare slide presentations (PowerPoint or equivalent)
  • Prepare a facilitator guide and handouts
  • Deliver a 5-session training programme structured as follows:
    • Duration: Approximately 5 half-day sessions
    • Timeline: Delivered over one month
    • Format: Interactive and participatory
    • Training approach should use adult learning principles
    • Encourage discussion and practical application
    • Include examples relevant to education and social services
    • Support lecturers and practice placement teachers in adapting content for their own classes and practice learning
    • Provide guidance for integration
    • Identify entry points in existing curricula
    • Adapt materials for different student groups
    • Deliver short introductory sessions independently
  • Conduct a final report summarizing activities, participant feedback (if available), and recommendations for future implementation

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

  • At least a Bachelor's degree in Climate Science, Environmental Studies, Ecology, Disaster Risk Management, or a related field
  • Proven experience in climate change, DRR, or sustainability
  • Good understanding of vulnerabilities to climate change coupled with knowledge of the local context

Qualifications

  • Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-special audiences
  • Experience in training or capacity building, preferably in higher education
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills

Skills

  • Experience working with teachers, social workers, or similar professions (an asset)

Benefits

UNICEF offers a wide range of benefits to its staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Pay

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Schedule

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