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

UNICEF • Georgia, GA

4d • Remote

About The Position

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., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website [https://www.unicef.org/] to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to health. This assignment aims to build the capacity of university lecturers to deliver introductory-level content that is accessible, relevant, and applicable to students without prior background in environmental or climate sciences. The overall objective is to develop and deliver a short training programme for university lecturers, practice placement teachers and students that equips them to introduce basic concepts of climate resilience, green transition, and DRR into their teaching practice.

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with teachers, social workers, or similar professions.

Responsibilities

• Design a set of introductory training modules suitable for non-specialist lecturers, practice placement teachers, and students, presenting concepts in a simple, practical, and accessible manner, tailored to social sciences and education contexts, and reflecting the local and regional context.
• Develop a training package including slide presentations, a facilitator guide, and handouts/reading materials.
• Conduct a 5-session training programme (approximately 5 half-day sessions over one month) using interactive and participatory methods, adult learning principles, encouraging discussion and practical application, including relevant examples, and supporting participants in adapting content.
• Support participants in identifying entry points in existing curricula, adapting materials for different student groups, and delivering short introductory sessions independently.
• Work closely with the designated focal point (the UNICEF focal point and university project coordinator).
• Submit deliverables for review and feedback.
• Adjust materials and approach based on inputs.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Paid parental leave
• Breastfeeding breaks
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level