Greening Education Specialist, Pratham

About Pratham

Pratham is an innovative learning organisation created to improve the quality of education in India. Established in 1995 to provide education to children in Mumbai, Pratham has grown in both scope and scale, with programs today reaching children and youth across the country. As one of the largest non-governmental organisations in the country, Pratham focuses on high-quality, low-cost and replicable interventions to address gaps in the education system. Working directly with children and youth as well as through large-scale collaborations with government systems, Pratham programs reach millions of lives every year. Pratham’s Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach has demonstrated proven impact on children’s learning outcomes and is now being adapted to contexts outside India.

Project Summary

Pratham is implementing a project to strengthen the education system by embedding competency-based education, value education through sports and environmental awareness into teaching and learning practices. A central focus of the project will be to bring systemic alignment in the implementation of competency-based education, which involves reviewing state and national policies, adapting curricula, reforming assessment practices, and building teacher capacities so that learning becomes outcomes-focused and future-ready. Innovative approaches, including the Sport Values in Every Classroom Toolkit (SViECT), will be used to bring these values into classrooms in practical and engaging ways. At the same time, the project will study greening education and climate change integration in the education system by reviewing the activities of the Eco-clubs, developing climate-responsive learning resources.

Position Summary 

The designation of Greening Education Specialist would be Technical Expert. The Technical Expert will lead efforts to integrate environmental education and climate literacy into curriculum, pedagogy, and school practices. The role involves reviewing existing curriculum and training materials for sustainability content, designing enriched learning resources, and piloting innovative approaches that connect ecological awareness with classroom teaching. In addition to technical expertise, this role includes managerial responsibilities, guiding a team of specialists, research associates, and trainers to design, test, and refine greening education strategies. The Expert will ensure that all activities — from curriculum review to content development and teacher capacity building — are inclusive, gender-responsive, and aligned with sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities 

Curriculum & Content Review

• Lead and manage a team working on climate education, curriculum enrichment, Eco-club review, and teacher support.
• Provide technical direction for curriculum analysis, environmental profiles, and enrichment content design.
• Analyse state and national curriculum documents, textbooks, and training packages to map climate-related content.
• Review Eco-club initiatives and classroom practices against established standard indicators.
• Identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations for climate education integration

Content Development & Enrichment

• Design enriched textbook chapters, modules, and classroom activities focused on climate change, sustainability, and ecological awareness.
• Pilot enriched content in select schools and refine based on teacher and student feedback.
• Develop teaching-learning resources that are gender-responsive and inclusive.

Capacity Building & Teacher Support

• Facilitate workshops and focus groups with teachers, Eco-club mentors, and students to strengthen climate literacy practices.
• Train stakeholders on using greening education tools for school and classroom-level implementation.
• Embed gender-responsive and inclusive pedagogy within teacher training and Eco-club activities, ensuring diverse learner needs are addressed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with SCERT, DIETs, and the Forest Department as technical partners for contextualising greening education.
• Support consultations and validation workshops to ensure ownership of recommendations.

Knowledge Products & Reporting

• Produce environmental profiles, gap analysis reports, and green-school action roadmaps.
• Contribute technical inputs to policy briefs, toolkits, and capacity-building frameworks.
• Document and disseminate good practices and case studies on climate education.

Required Skills

Education & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Science Education, Environmental Education, or related fields.
• 4–5 years of experience in developing or implementing environmental/climate-focused educational content.
• Prior experience working with government education systems (SCERT/DIET/NCERT) or in curriculum advisory roles.
• Hands-on experience in teacher training or student workshops on environmental education.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of climate change education and environmental sustainability.
• Ability to design curriculum enrichment frameworks and develop innovative content.
• Familiarity with participatory approaches such as Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) surveys and school-based audits.

Analytical & Communication Skills

• Capacity to synthesise data into clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong writing skills for technical reports and policy briefs.
• Effective facilitator with experience in multi-stakeholder consultations.

AI-Related Competencies

• Ability to integrate AI-enabled simulations and digital tools (e.g., climate modelling, VR/AR for ecosystems) into environmental education content.
• Competence in using AI-based survey analysis tools to interpret Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) data from schools and Eco-clubs.
• Familiarity with AI-supported content design platforms for developing interactive, inclusive, and context-sensitive green learning materials.
• Awareness of AI’s role in sustainability education, such as using predictive analytics for environmental risk education.

Working Details

• A full-time, in-person role based in Shimla/Delhi with frequent travel across Himachal Pradesh
• Remuneration will be based on relevant experience and industry standards

To Apply

• Interested candidates should submit their resume via the link given below by 20 November 2025
• Link: https://forms.gle/6Wq6daHF8SdTeG146
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Further Queries

• For any queries or clarifications required, you can send an email to himanshu.pippal@pratham.org or call us at +91 9958658454
• Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will only be in contact with shortlisted candidates