(National) Consultant for development of a Gender-Responsive Climate Education Curricular Framework for Primary and Lower-Secondary Education in, Dar Es Salaam, home-based + travel

Develop a Gender-Responsive Climate Education Curricular Framework for Primary and Lower-Secondary Education.

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Overview

Develop a Gender-Responsive Climate Education Curricular Framework for Primary and Lower-Secondary Education.

You have:

  • Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Climate Change, Environmental Science or another relevant field.
  • Additional qualifications or demonstrated expertise in climate change education, education for sustainable development, or curriculum and policy document development will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 8 years experience working in the Tanzania education sector and curriculum implementation.
  • At least 5 years experience in climate education and curriculum development, particularly for primary and secondary levels.
  • Proven track record of developing pedagogical resources and frameworks that integrate climate science, active pedagogy and policy-alignment.
  • Experience collaborating with education ministries, curriculum agencies and other multi-stakeholder networks.
  • Fluency in English and Swahili is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Contract

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Contract Duration*: 5 months*

Working arrangement: Dar Es Salaam, Home-based + travel

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The work will focus on 1) Producing a Framework for primary and lower secondary education which is aligned with the Tanzanian National Curriculum, and 2) ensuring that framework for primary and lower secondary is harmonized with the Upper Secondary Framework, ensuring continuity and coherence across the system.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Tor TMC0003880.pdf

Minimum requirements:

  • Education: Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Climate Change, Environmental Science or another relevant field.
  • Additional qualifications or demonstrated expertise in climate change education, education for sustainable development, or curriculum and policy document development will be an added advantage.
  • Work Experience:
  • A minimum of 8 years experience working in the Tanzania education sector and curriculum implementation
  • At least 5 years experience in climate education and curriculum development, particularly for primary and secondary levels.
  • Proven track record of developing pedagogical resources and frameworks that integrate climate science, active pedagogy and policy-alignment.
  • Experience collaborating with education ministries, curriculum agencies and other multi-stakeholder networks.
  • Ability to harmonize with an existing upper-secondary framework (developed by Room to Read) and ensure vertical coherence across education levels
  • Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Swahili is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

  • An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter
  • A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal template TMC0003880.xlsx
  • A detailed technical proposal *: Expression of interest*

Remarks:

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Potential interview questions

Describe your experience with curriculum development in the context of climate education. To understand your relevant experience and approaches in curriculum design. Discuss specific projects you've worked on, highlighting methods used and outcomes achieved.
How would you ensure the alignment of the primary education framework with the existing upper-secondary framework? This assesses your understanding of curriculum coherence. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide examples of pedagogical resources you have developed that relate to climate education? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you used to engage multiple stakeholders in the education sector? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to integrating sustainable development concepts into existing curricula? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum in promoting climate education? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you have faced in curriculum implementation and how you addressed it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you see for climate education in the Tanzanian education system? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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