National Consultant: Capacity Building for University Teachers on Climate Resilience, Green Transition, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

The consultant will develop materials and train university teachers on introductory modules covering climate resilience, green transition, and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The role involves designing training materials, delivering a five-session training program, and providing guidance for integration of these topics into teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Design training materials tailored to non-specialist lecturers, practice placement teachers, and students, presenting concepts in a simple, practical, and accessible manner.
• Develop a training package including slide presentations, facilitator guide, handouts, and reading materials.
• Deliver a five-session training programme over one month using adult learning principles and participatory methods.
• Support participants in identifying entry points in existing curricula and adapting materials for different student groups.
• Submit a brief final report including summary of activities, participant feedback, and recommendations for future implementation.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Climate Science, Environmental Studies, Ecology, Disaster Risk Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in climate change, DRR, or sustainability.
• Good understanding of vulnerabilities to climate change coupled with knowledge of the local context.
• Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-special audiences.
• Experience in training or capacity building, preferably in higher education.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience working with teachers, social workers, or similar professions (an asset).
• Language requirements: Georgian, English.

Skills

• Climate Change Expertise
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Sustainability Knowledge
• Climate Resilience
• Green Transition Projects
• Capacity Building
• Training Design
• Training Delivery
• Higher Education Training
• Facilitation Skills
• Technical Simplification
• Curriculum Design
• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
• Environmental Studies
• Ecology
• Disaster Risk Management

Languages

Georgian, English