Climate Consultant (Climate Education)

TL;DR

Climate Consultant (Climate Education): Supporting the Youth Fellowship on Climate Education through technical leadership in research, foresight, and governance workstreams with an accent on systems thinking and evidence synthesis. Focus on translating youth-led insights into strategic learning and policy-relevant outputs to strengthen intergenerational climate governance.

Location: Remote / Work from home (Duty Station: Florence, Italy)

Company

hirify.global is a global organization working in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership and strategic support across the Fellowship’s research, foresight, learning, and governance workstreams.
• Lead the development of research methodologies and foresight approaches that bridge climate education, youth participation, and anticipatory governance.
• Support the documentation, analysis, and synthesis of youth-led climate education "Bright Spots," identifying key enablers and barriers.
• Develop strategic knowledge products, including the Future of Climate Education Report and governance-oriented synthesis materials linked to Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE).
• Facilitate knowledge exchange between emerging and experienced youth climate leaders, experts, and strategic partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, International Development, Education, Climate Science, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in climate action, youth engagement, advocacy, education, or research.
• Technical knowledge of climate frameworks and processes (e.g., UNFCCC, ACE, climate adaptation, and mitigation).
• Strong research and analytical skills, specifically in literature reviews and qualitative research methods.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment while managing multiple deliverables and timelines.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in progress.
• Knowledge of other UN official languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese).
• Prior experience working with the United Nations or specific knowledge of hirify.global’s internal organization.
• Experience conducting research on emerging issues, futures, or child rights themes.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development within a passionate global culture.
• Flexible work arrangement allowing for remote work from home.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming candidates regardless of background.
• Organizational culture based on core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).