Call for Proposals: Junior Environmental Educator SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Centre
UNESCO, through the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), is offering a part‑time consultancy opportunity for the position of Junior Environmental Educator / Junior Ocean Literacy Consultant at the SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Centre in Venice, Italy.
This role aims to support the daily delivery of educational and outreach activities at the Centre, which focuses on promoting understanding of the ocean’s influence on people and people’s influence on the ocean, while encouraging responsible action toward marine sustainability. The assignment is part of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030).
The selected candidate will deliver workshops and guided visits for schools, youth, and the general public, simplify ocean science concepts into engaging educational content, and support the day‑to‑day operation of the Centre. The consultant will also help organize educational spaces, maintain learning materials, and contribute to the development of innovative learning experiences.
Details
* Organization: UNESCO
* Sector: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC of UNESCO)
* Opportunity Type: Non‑staff / Individual Consultant
* Position Title: Junior Ocean Literacy Consultant / Environmental Educator
* Work Mode: On‑site
* Contract Duration: Approximately 3 months
* Start Date: May 2026
* Work Schedule: Part‑time
* Workload: 2.5 days per week
* Open To: External candidates
* Application Method: Email submission to f.santoro@unesco.org
Eligibility Criteria
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, Oceanography, Environmental Sciences or a closely related field focused on ocean topics
* 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in Education, Outreach, Communication, Ocean‑related public engagement
* Strong demonstrated interest in ocean literacy and sustainability
* Excellent communication and public speaking skills
* Fluency in both Italian and English at C1–C2 level
* Knowledge of another UN language is a strong asset
* Preferred experience in Environmental education, Museums or learning centres, NGOs
* Ability to work effectively with children and youth audiences
* Creative storytelling and educational delivery skills
* Familiarity with web tools such as CMS platforms
* Knowledge of the UN system, SDGs, and the Ocean Decade is an advantage
Opportunity Benefits
* Opportunity to work with a prestigious UN organization
* Strong professional experience in environmental and marine sustainability
* Participation in a global initiative under the UN Ocean Decade
* International networking opportunities
* Hands‑on experience in environmental education and science communication
* UNESCO work‑related insurance coverage for accidents and official travel
* Strong addition to CV and career profile
* Exposure to an international and multicultural work environment
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