Specialist for developing curriculum unit to pilot an eco-learning programme tailored for young people in Ayeyarwaddy’s Delta

Overview

Develop curriculum for an eco-learning program for youth in Ayeyarwady Delta

You have:

• Graduate degree in relevant environmental discipline and/or education
• Understanding of environmental/education matters
• Experience in organizing training/workshops with/for youth
• Experience of environmental education/training
• Familiarity with frameworks and sensitivities related to youth and gender matters
• Experience with curriculum and toolkit development
• Experienced trainer of trainers is an asset
• Experience in project-based learning is an asset
• Proficient in English and Myanmar language

WWF-Myanmar is now inviting applications from a Specialist for developing curriculum unit to pilot an eco-learning programme tailored for young people in Ayeyarwady’s Delta with Home-based travel to/within Ayeyarwady, Myanmar for 4.5 months.

Background WWF, an independent conservation organization active in nearly 100 countries, works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. WWF-Myanmar, established in 2014, is focused on halting the loss of the country’s extraordinary biodiversity and ensuring that human use of the country’s natural resources is sustainable and equitable. Preserving the environment in which people live and work is critical for health and wellbeing. Find out more at www.wwf.org.mm.

Objectives The main objective is to develop environmental learning curriculums focused on climate change adaptation and climate related disaster risk reduction, relevant to the mangrove landscapes and that resonates with children and youth, which can easily be adapted and used by community educators. As a pilot, this proposed curriculum will focus on matters relevant to children aged 8 to 14 years old living in the Delta – mangrove conservation and climate change adaptation. A needs assessment must be completed before developing the curriculum. The curriculum is initially drafted in English and then translated into Myanmar, following an assessment by youth, local community partners, and community facilitators.

Overarching Project Goal and Outcome: The overall goal is to invest in current and future generations to lead change in habitat protection and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The curriculum will be relevant and applicable to children and youth populations across Myanmar. The project will be implemented in Myanmar’s Delta (in Ayeyarwady Region).

The following outcome need to be met to reach the goal: Outcome: Children and youth in the Delta are better equipped with the knowledge needed to lead and drive change on matters of uniqueness and productivity of Delta ecosystems leading to food.

Detailed Consultancy Deliverables and Timeline can be seen at https://www.wwf.org.mm/en/myanmar_career_page/

Requirements
- Graduate degree in relevant environmental discipline and/or education - Understanding of environmental/education matters - Experience in organizing training/workshops with/for youth - Experience of environmental education/training - Familiarity with frameworks and sensitivities related to youth and gender matters - Experience with curriculum and toolkit development - Experienced trainer of trainers is an asset - Experience in project-based learning is an asset - Proficient in English and Myanmar language

Closing Date: 7 February 2025 (Friday)

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. These should clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets the selection criteria. Including examples of education resources and/or training materials developed previously by the candidate(s) is encouraged. The cover letter should present a breakdown of the estimated number of days to complete each deliverable and the cost to deliver each, as well as clearly stating a daily rate. Both the CV/Resume and cover letter should be in English and emailed to [email protected] by the closing date. WWF does not discriminate the applicants based on race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. ALL are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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