Climate Change Coordinator

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is seeking a Climate Change Coordinator based at home.

This is an exciting opportunity to support an environmental project in Europe. This is a position funded by the European Youth Foundation (EYF).  The climate change coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the project, specifically in the development and adaptation of educational resources on climate action for the Europe Region. They will support an already established team of staff and volunteers who are working on environmental awareness in the Europe Region.

Location: Home-based from countries where WAGGGS can contract for services.

Hours / Tenure : Part-time / flexible

Contract Type: 5 months, Fixed term contract

Salary / Fee: Dependent on location, contract and experience

Closing date: 05 May 2025 (17:00 BST)

About Us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

About the Role:

To support an environmental project in Europe. This is a position funded by the European Youth Foundation (EYF). The coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the project, specifically in the development and adaptation of educational resources on climate action for the Europe Region. They will support an already established team of staff and volunteers who are working on environmental awareness in the Europe Region.

The consultant-expert will be selected based on their experience in non-formal education, climate change advocacy, and curriculum development, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge necessary to guide the project effectively.

Collaboration between a group of volunteers and staff members who are currently running an environmental project in Europe. The aim is to ensure the participatory nature of this phase, with the young participants playing a key role in the resource development process.

Concrete outputs:

a comprehensive consultation with Member Organisations (MOs) and young people to gather insights on the current tools and gaps related to climate action among young people. The consultant will oversee and guide the volunteers conducting the survey. The expert, alongside a core team, will work on producing a detailed Report summarising the findings from these consultations, identifying the best approaches to adapting climate education materials for the Europe Region.
Following the production of the Report, the expert will work closely with the core group to draft an adapted-to-context climate change educational toolkit, focusing on WAGGGS’ non-formal education approach. This toolkit will be designed to address specific regional needs, incorporating diverse themes such as the gender dimension of climate change, mental health, and equal access to resources like clean water. The young people will take an active role in drafting, providing feedback, and testing the materials within their own networks. The global version that will need adaptation can be found here: https://www.wagggs.org/fr/what-we-do/girl-led-action-on-climate-change/glacc-activity-packs/

About You:

We are searching for someone who has:

Expertise in Climate Change Education: Proven background in developing educational resources on climate action and sustainability, particularly for young people.
Experience in European Context: Familiarity with the environmental policies and educational systems of Europe, ensuring that materials are culturally and regionally relevant.
Skills in Non-Formal Education: Experience in creating interactive, youth-focused learning modules that align with WAGGGS’ non-formal education approach.

Key Responsibilities (for the European project):
- Developing and adapting educational resources on climate action.
- Supporting the team of staff and volunteers.
- Conducting consultations with Member Organisations (MOs) and young people to gather insights on current tools and gaps related to climate action.
- Overseeing and guiding volunteers conducting surveys.
- Contributing to a detailed report summarizing findings from consultations.
- Working closely with a core group to draft an adapted-to-context climate change educational toolkit, focusing on WAGGGS’ non-formal education approach.
- Ensuring the toolkit addresses specific regional needs, incorporating themes like the gender dimension of climate change, mental health, and equal access to resources.
- Involving young people in drafting, providing feedback, and testing materials.
Required Skills and Experience (for the European project):
- Experience in non-formal education.
- Expertise in climate change advocacy.
- Skills in curriculum development.
- Familiarity with the environmental policies and educational systems of Europe.
- Experience in creating interactive, youth-focused learning modules aligned with WAGGGS’ non-formal education approach.

General Information about WAGGGS:

WAGGGS is the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women globally.
It has over 10 million members in 153 countries.
The organization focuses on developing girls’ and young women’s full potential as responsible global citizens.
WAGGGS delivers innovative non-formal education programs, leadership development, advocacy, and community action.
They work through five regions: Africa, Arab, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Western Hemisphere, and have five World Centres.
Climate change is a key area of focus for WAGGGS, and they actively work to educate and empower girls and young women to be leaders in climate action.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, please download the recruitment pack and submit your CV and cover letter explaining your expertise in climate change education and skills in non-formal education via recruitment portal.

We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact Human Resources team. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.