Summary of the Key Deliverables
- Inception Report including methodology, workplan, stakeholder engagement approach, and assessment framework.
- Assessment Report on existing DRR/CCA education policies, curricula, learning materials, teacher capacities, and gaps for mainstreaming.
- Stakeholder Consultations and Validation Workshops conducted at national and state levels, with findings and recommendations documented.
- DRR and CCA Education Action Plan developed, including priorities, implementation roadmap, roles and responsibilities, and sustainability measures.
- DRR/CCA Learning Materials Package reviewed, adapted, and/or developed, including student learning materials and teacher resource guides.
- Training of Trainers (ToT) Package developed to support capacity building of teachers and education stakeholders.
- Teacher and Stakeholder Training Workshops delivered, including training reports and recommendations.
- Pilot Testing and Validation Report documenting results, lessons learned, and recommendations for refinement of learning materials.
- Final Consultancy Report summarizing activities undertaken, outputs delivered, key findings, recommendations, and next steps for implementation.
Performance Indicators for the Evaluation of Results
- Satisfactory completion of Tasks specified in the TOR based on supervisor’s performance evaluation.
- Planning, organization, and timeliness for managing and delivering outputs.
- Quality and comprehensiveness of assessment and recommendations.
- Effective coordination and stakeholders engagements and capacity building.
- Quality of data and information collected and coordinated with partners, quality of reports, compliance with standard and sustainability principles.
- Quality, inclusiveness, and relevance of learning materials developed.
Education, Experience and/or Skills required
- Master’s degree in education, Curriculum Development, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or
- Bachelor's degree in the above fields with at least five years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development or education sector programming.
- Experience in Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), environmental education, or resilience programming.
- Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and workshops.
- Experience working with government institutions and education authorities.
- Experience in the Pacific region or small island developing states is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of indigenous knowledge systems and community-based approaches is an advantage.
Travel Required: YES
Languages
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of any local languages (Pohnpeian, Kosraean, Chuukese and Yapese) is desirable.
Competencies
Values
Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – Behavioural indicators
Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.