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Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative in Mozambique
March – July 2026
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is seeking a National Consultant to support the delivery of activities aimed at supporting the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) in Mozambique to have a better understanding of how climate change affects the education system, the role that education can play in national adaptation and mitigation efforts, and the opportunities available to access climate finance. This work will enable the MEC, in partnership with the Ministry of Land and Environment (MAAP), to develop a climate finance access roadmap for the education sector.
IISD hosts the NAP Global Network Secretariat, an initiative focused on accelerating adaptation planning and action in developing countries.
Save the Children, in collaboration with UNESCO IIEP and UNESCO ESD, is implementing the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI), funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and aiming to strengthen the capacity of the education system in developing countries to adapt to climate change through work in policy, data, infrastructure, climate finance, school safety, and curricula. Save the Children has partnered with NAP Global Network for the implementation of the climate finance component of the CSESI programme.
The required qualifications are:
- Master’s degree in climate change, environmental policy, public policy, economics, education, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in climate change, climate finance, or related policy work.
- Proven experience conducting analytical studies (e.g., landscape assessments, policy reviews, sector analyses).
- Experience working with government ministries and familiarity with Mozambican institutional structures.
- Experience facilitating trainings or workshops, ideally on climate or development topics.
- Strong understanding of global climate finance mechanisms and donor funding processes.
- Excellent report-writing and analytical skills in Portuguese and English, with full professional proficiency in spoken Portuguese and the ability to facilitate training sessions in Portuguese.
- Experience engaging and coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government, NGOs, and development partners.
- Ability to deliver high‑quality outputs within short timeframes and manage multiple deadlines.
Application process
To apply for this consultancy, please submit your CV, and financial proposal, specifically mentioning in the subject line “Climate Smart Education Systems initiative in Mozambique” to info@napglobalnetwork.org and mhernandez@iisd.org.
In your application, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined above.
Application deadline: 27th February 2026
Estimated Start date: 9th March 2026.
Read the Terms of Reference.
Provision of Visual Documentation Services for Climate Change Adaptation in the Maldives
February 2026
High-quality photographic documentation is an essential communication tool to visually convey climate risks, adaptation actions, and community-level resilience in the Maldives. Such visuals support policy briefings, technical reports, donor engagement, and public communication products related to climate change adaptation. In this context, the Climate Change Department, along with support from the NAP Global Network, seeks to commission a professional photographer to produce a curated set of photographs that capture climate change impacts and adaptation responses across priority sectors, for use in CCD and NAP Global Network briefings, reports, and knowledge products.
Objective
The primary objective of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive visual evidence base that illustrates the climate change landscape in the Maldives. The consultancy will focus on documenting:
- Climate Realities: High-resolution visual records of observed and emerging climate impacts across the archipelago.
- Resilience in Action: Strategic documentation of adaptation initiatives and resilience-building efforts currently being implemented across key priority sectors.
The photographs will be used to strengthen CCD and NAP Global Network communications, including policy briefings, reports, presentations, and knowledge products related to the NAP process and climate adaptation planning.
Required Qualifications
- Proven professional experience in documentary, environmental, or development photography
- Experience working on climate change, environmental, or community-based projects (preferably in the Maldives or similar contexts)
- Strong ability to tell stories through visual imagery
- Technical proficiency in digital photography and post-production
- Ability to work collaboratively with government and development partners
- Ability to deliver within a short timeframe
Application Process
To apply for this consultancy, please submit the following materials to: info@napglobalnetwork.org
- A short cover letter outlining relevant experience
- A portfolio of previous photography work (links or PDF)
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Proposed fee for the assignment
In your application, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications listed above.
Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 (4PM, Male Time)
Location: The assignment will be based in the Maldives, with travel to selected islands as required.
Expected Start Date: February 20, 2026
Preparation of Climate Resilient and Risk Informed Land Use Guideline to Facilitate Implementation of National Adaptation Planning Process under the National Land Use Planning Regulations (Maldives)
Short-term Consultancy – February 2026
The Government of Maldives, through the Climate Change Department (CCD) of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, is advancing its NAP process with technical and strategic support from the Green Climate Fund, UN Environment, and the NAP Global Network. As part of this effort, the Government aims to strengthen communications, awareness, and documentation of the impacts of climate change and the resilience-building efforts underway across the country.
Objective
The objective of this assignment is to develop a practical, multi-sector climate change adaptation guideline to support Island Councils in the Maldives in integrating climate change adaptation into their Island Development Plans, Physical Development Plans, land use planning, infrastructure development, and sectoral decision-making. The guidance will serve as an operational tool providing clear, council-friendly checklists and decision-support guidance to help avoid maladaptation and ensure that climate risks are systematically considered across sectors. The document will be aligned with existing national adaptation frameworks and tailored to the institutional mandates and planning responsibilities of Island Councils under the Decentralization Act.
Required Qualifications
The team leader/consultant working with the consultancy firm should demonstrate:
- BA in land management or related field, preferences will be given to a consultant holding a Master’s Degree in related area or field with extensive experience in land use planning process and related policy developments in the Maldives
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in land use and policy planning
- Familiarity with decentralized governance systems and local council mandates
- Fluent in Dhivehi and English
- Application and familiarity with AutoCAD and other software applied in Urban Planning is an added advantage
- Able to travel if required
- Ability to deliver within tight timelines and coordinate closely with government counterparts
Application Process
To apply for this consultancy, please submit the following materials to: info@napglobalnetwork.org
- Up-to-date CV of team leader/consultant
- Financial Proposal
- Company profile
In your application, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications listed above.
Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 (4PM, Male Time)
Location: Maldives-based
Expected Start Date: February 20, 2026