Consultancy Opportunity: Develop Climate Education Materials for Schools in Zimbabwe
UNICEF Zimbabwe is seeking the services of a national consultant to support the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) in developing comprehensive Climate Education Learning Materials for Junior Primary and Lower Secondary Schools.
This assignment will run for 54 working days and aligns with national efforts to strengthen climate resilience and disaster risk preparedness in the education sector. The initiative complements already developed Climate Education Teacher Training Modules and is a key step toward achieving the education sector’s Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Plan.
Location: Zimbabwe | Duration: 54 Working Days
Start Date: 28 July 2025 | End Date: 19 September 2025
Job No: 582077 | Position Type: National Consultant
Open to Zimbabwean Nationals Only | Deadline to Apply: 17 July 2025
Key Responsibilities
The consultant will:
Review relevant climate education documents from MoPSE and other key stakeholders
Prepare and facilitate a stakeholder workshop to draft learning materials
Use existing teacher modules to shape learner materials for Junior Primary and Lower Secondary levels
Compile and validate materials with relevant stakeholders
Finalize and submit comprehensive learning materials for approval
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Expected Deliverables
Action plan with timelines
Finalized workshop agenda and materials
Draft climate education materials
Validation workshop facilitation and report
Finalized learning materials for classroom use
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree in Education, Climate, Disaster Risk Management or a related field
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in education, climate change, or disaster risk training and facilitation
Proven experience in designing learning or training materials
Prior collaboration with UNICEF or UN agencies is an advantage
Language:
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit:
Technical Proposal – Detailing approach, methodology, timeline, and level of effort
Financial Proposal – Itemizing consultancy fees, travel, per diem, and communication costs
Download detailed Terms of Reference (ToR): [ToRS Climate Education Learning Materials_JP and LS ps.pdf]
Apply online via UNICEF’s recruitment system.
Visit UNICEF Zimbabwe Careers
Why Work with UNICEF?
UNICEF is committed to building a better world for every child and offers a workplace defined by integrity, inclusion, trust, accountability, and sustainability. The organization promotes diversity, safeguards children, and has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse or discrimination.
Note:
This is a consultancy position and does not constitute employment with the UN. All candidates must be legally eligible to work in Zimbabwe.
Application Deadline: 17 July 2025
Help shape the future of climate learning for Zimbabwe’s children. Apply now and be part of lasting change.
