National Consultant – Development of a Gender-Responsive Climate Education Curricular Framework for Primary and Lower-Secondary Education

Organization: UNICEF
Job No.: 594500
Position Type: National Consultant
Contract Type: Consultancy
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Work Arrangement: Home-based + Travel
Contract Duration: 5 Months
Category: Education
Location: United Republic of Tanzania
Advertised Date: 15 July 2026
Application Deadline: 25 July 2026 (East Africa Standard Time)

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About UNICEF

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, save children’s lives, and support them to reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence.

UNICEF is committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and sustainable development while supporting governments and communities to improve the lives of children worldwide.

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Consultancy Background

UNICEF is seeking a National Consultant to develop a Gender-Responsive Climate Education Curricular Framework for Primary and Lower-Secondary Education in Tanzania.

The consultancy will focus on:

1. Developing a climate education curricular framework aligned with the Tanzanian National Curriculum for primary and lower-secondary education.
2. Ensuring alignment and continuity with the Upper Secondary Climate Education Framework, creating coherence across education levels.

The consultant will support the integration of:

• Climate change education.
• Gender-responsive approaches.
• Education for sustainable development.
• Active learning methodologies.
• Curriculum and policy alignment.

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Key Assignment Areas

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Developing a comprehensive climate education curriculum framework.
• Ensuring alignment with national education policies and curriculum requirements.
• Integrating gender-responsive approaches into climate education.
• Reviewing existing frameworks and ensuring consistency across education levels.
• Developing pedagogical resources and guidance materials.
• Engaging with education stakeholders, curriculum institutions, and government partners.
• Supporting consultations and validation processes with relevant stakeholders.

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Minimum Requirements

Education

Applicants must have:

• A 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.
• Curriculum development.
• Policy document development.

will be considered an advantage.

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Professional Experience

Candidates must have:

• Minimum 8 years of experience working in the Tanzania education sector and curriculum implementation.
• At least 5 years of experience in:
  • Climate education.
  • Curriculum development.
  • Primary and secondary education programming.

Demonstrated experience in:

• Developing pedagogical resources and curriculum frameworks.
• Integrating climate science and active learning approaches.
• Aligning educational frameworks with national policies.
• Working with:
  • Ministries of Education.
  • Curriculum development agencies.
  • Education stakeholders.
  • Multi-sector networks.

Experience harmonizing education frameworks across different levels is required.

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Language Requirements

Required:

• Fluency in English and Swahili.

Additional advantage:

• Knowledge of another UN official language:
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Russian
  • Spanish

or another local language.

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UNICEF Core Values

Candidates are expected to demonstrate UNICEF’s values:

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability
• Sustainability

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Application Requirements

Qualified applicants should submit:

1. Updated UNICEF Talent Management System (TMS) profile and CV.
2. Cover letter.
3. Separate financial proposal using the provided UNICEF template.
4. Detailed technical proposal / Expression of Interest.

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Important Notes

• UNICEF does not charge any fees during recruitment, selection, or hiring.
• UNICEF will never request applicants’ bank account information.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Selected candidates will undergo reference and background verification checks.
• UNICEF promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, disability, religion, ethnicity, or background.

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Application Deadline

25 July 2026 (East Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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