Call for Proposals: Junior Environmental Educator SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy CentreUNESCO, 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: UNESCOSector: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC of UNESCO)Opportunity Type: Non‐staff / Individual ConsultantPosition Title: Junior Ocean Literacy Consultant / Environmental EducatorWork Mode: On‐siteContract Duration: Approximately 3 monthsStart Date: May 2026Work Schedule: Part‐timeWorkload: 2.5 days per weekOpen To: External candidatesApplication 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 topics1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in Education, Outreach, Communication, Ocean‐related public engagementStrong demonstrated interest in ocean literacy and sustainabilityExcellent communication and public speaking skillsFluency in both Italian and English at C1–C2 levelKnowledge of another UN language is a strong assetPreferred experience in Environmental education, Museums or learning centres, NGOsAbility to work effectively with children and youth audiencesCreative storytelling and educational delivery skillsFamiliarity with web tools such as CMS platformsKnowledge of the UN system, SDGs, and the Ocean Decade is an advantage
Opportunity Benefits
Opportunity to work with a prestigious UN organizationStrong professional experience in environmental and marine sustainabilityParticipation in a global initiative under the UN Ocean DecadeInternational networking opportunitiesHands‐on experience in environmental education and science communicationUNESCO work‐related insurance coverage for accidents and official travelStrong addition to CV and career profileExposure to an international and multicultural work environment
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