Green Skills Coordinator

About HOT:

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) sits at the nexus of participatory mapping, community-led development, humanitarian response, open data and tech. With a talented and diverse team spread around the globe, HOT is an NGO which supports a dynamic global community of thousands of dedicated volunteers using maps and open data for humanitarian response and the Sustainable Development Goals. Working with humanitarian and development partners like the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies, governments and others, the HOT community maps in solidarity with those affected by or at risk of disaster, contributing the maps and data aid workers need to do their lifesaving work.

In 2020 the work of the HOT community was recognized by TED’s Audacious Project, a collaborative philanthropic initiative that serves as a springboard for social impact on a grand scale, leading to an exciting new phase of growth. HOT is expanding its activities: opening four regional hubs and scaling up its support to local mapping communities with the audacious goal of mapping an area home to one billion people in 94 countries at high risk of disasters or experiencing poverty - mapping with communities before they are in crisis.

Objective of the Assignment

The consultant will support the design and implementation of a structured green skills learning pathway for adolescents, leveraging school platforms and UNICEF’s Yoma digital platform.

• Strengthen adolescents capacity in green skills (climate adaptation, sustainable practices, and environmental stewardship) leveraging school platforms as well as through a structured green skills learning pathway on Yoma

• Foster practical climate action and community engagement through impact tasks and challenges that create opportunities for adolescents to apply their green skills through school and community-based climate action projects.

• Develop selection criteria for identifying Climate Champions in schools and support them to lead advocacy on climate change and mitigation measures.

Scope of Work

The Consultant Training Specialist will be responsible for the following:

• School Selection and Coordination

Recruitment and selection of schools in Mohales Hoek and Quthing that will participate on the project.

• Capacity building session

Conduct capacity building sessions on climate resilience and green skills education for adolescents in schools integrating practical, hands-on learning experiences.

• YOMA Registration & Engagement

Introduce learners to the Yoma platform and guide them on registration, navigation and participation in learning and impact tasks.

• Climate Champions

Develop criteria for nomination of Climate Champions in each participating school. Conduct targeted training sessions for selected Climate Champions on advocacy, leadership, and peer mobilization for climate action.

• Inter-school climate education activities

Organize career guidance on green jobs and inter-school climate education activities such as debates, quizzes, and competitions to promote awareness and peer learning. Involve media in capturing or broadcasting these events.

Deliverables and Timeline.

1. Schools Selection (Mohales Hoek and Quthing)

• Tasks: Develop selection criteria with HOT; conduct outreach to targeted schools; facilitate info sessions with leadership/teachers; confirm participation via formal agreements; establish school focal points.

2. Training 900 Adolescents (500 girls and 400 boys) on Climate Resilience & Green Skills

• Tasks: Develop work plan and training schedule; conduct practical hands-on learning and demonstrations; facilitate interactive training sessions; support in-person registration.

3. Yoma Registration: 450 Adolescents

• Tasks: Support onboarding and registration onto YOMA; guide profile and activity completion; collaborate with HOT for dashboard tracking; provide regular progress reports.

4. Advocacy Engagement: 45 Adolescents (25 Girls, 20 Boys)

• Tasks: Work with HOT on selection criteria; deliver advocacy and leadership training; support development of small advocacy action plans.

5. Inter-school Activities & Career Guidance

• Tasks: Plan and coordinate one inter-school climate event; develop facilitation plan with HOT; support student-led presentations/debates; document activity and produce event report; deliver career guidance on green jobs.

Who will you be working with on our team?

The consultant will report to the Project Manager and work in close coordination with the project coordinator. The consultant should identify a principal point of contact in the schools for the duration of the project and will be expected to be available during project implementation.

Requirements Qualifications.

The consultant should demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in youth engagement, climate education, or environmental programming.
• Experience working with adolescents and school-based platforms.
• Strong facilitation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in monitoring, reporting, and dashboard tracking is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
• A clear indication of the expected professional fee or daily rate.
• At least two examples of similar assignments completed for comparable clients (references may be requested).

Desirable

• Familiarity with digital learning platforms; experience with Yoma is an asset.
• Experience with OpenstreetMap and Open source GIS tools.

Location + Duration:

This will be an on-site position and for a period of two (2) to three (3) months.

The candidate MUST be living in Lesotho for this assignment.

We are seeking to engage with consultancy firms who can provide expert advice within the areas in scope for the duration of an initial 2-3 months. We would especially like to receive submissions from organizations based in or involving your talent from HOT’s priority regions.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for application is Monday, 6th April, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

This position may close before the stated deadline if we receive large volume of qualified applications (approximately 250 applications). Early submission is recommended.