Education officer for the Office for Climate Education

Office for Climate Education; Paris; Hybride; EUR 3 000 - 4 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An environmental education organization in Paris seeks a Science & Education Officer to strengthen educational initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in secondary science education and knowledge of climate change issues. Responsibilities include developing educational resources, providing teacher training, and supporting projects in schools. Fluency in French and English is required, and the role offers a full-time, one-year renewable contract with a starting salary of €3,532.67 gross monthly.

Prestations

Health insurance (70%)

Luncheon vouchers

50% public transport costs

Qualifications

• Background in education with a degree in Life and Earth Sciences or an equivalent field.
• At least five years of experience teaching Life and Earth Sciences at the secondary level.
• Strong knowledge of climate change education and interdisciplinary approaches.

Responsabilités

• Develop educational resources for teachers, trainers, and students.
• Organize professional development opportunities for educators.
• Support the design and implementation of educational projects.

Connaissances

Teaching Life and Earth Sciences

Active teaching methods

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Formation

Degree in Life and Earth Sciences

Description du poste

Context

Founded in March 2018, the Office for Climate Education (OCE) is a French NGO based in Paris, a UNESCO center and IPCC observer.

Its mission is to promote and advance climate change education through the creation of teaching resources, teacher professional development, research and support for educational public policies. OCE leads educational projects in France, Europe, Africa and Latin America, collaborating with a vast network of national and international players (around 70 scientific and educational institutions and NGOs).

The OCE team is composed of 21 members and is based at the Sorbonne University (Jussieu campus) in Paris.

Job Offer

The Office for Climate Education (OCE) is seeking a Science & Education Officer to strengthen its educational initiatives. The ideal candidate combines solid experience in secondary science education with strong knowledge of climate change issues. Reporting directly to the OCE Head of Pedagogy, this position involves developing educational resources, providing teacher professional development, designing educational projects and supporting implementation in schools. The successful candidate will complement our existing team of science and education specialists while contributing to the organization’s growing impact. This role is intended to support the OCE during a period of increased activity.

• Type of contract: one year contract renewable, with a possibility of a permanent contract (depending on needs and fundings), full-time, 39 hours a week.
• Start date: January 2026
• Monthly salary: 3 532,67€ gross + end-of-contract bonus + social benefits (70% health insurance / luncheon vouchers / 50% public transport costs)
• Place of work: Office for Climate Education, Sorbonne-Université, campus de Jussieu, Paris 75005 (France). Partial teleworking possible

The position requires regular short‑term travel in France and abroad.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to educational resources such as teacher summaries of IPCC reports, classroom activities, scientific briefs, video clips, multimedia animations, serious games, online courses, and other innovative materials for teachers, trainers, and students at the primary and secondary levels.
• Organise and facilitate professional development opportunities, including trainings, conferences, and summer schools for educators and institutions in France and internationally.
• Build capacity within OCE teams and their partners by supporting the integration of active teaching methodologies in educational initiatives.
• Support the design and implementation of educational projects both in France and abroad, including defining project objectives, developing scientific and pedagogical content, and identifying and engaging key partners.

The candidate must be available to participate in multiple national and international missions, availability for extended travel (1 to 2 weeks per mission) and willingness to travel by air are required.

Applications (CV and covering letter in English and French required) will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and must be submitted at the latest, the 21st of November 2025, via the following form: https://wkf.ms/3Hczj9A

Interviews will begin in the last week of November, 2025 at the OCE offices in Paris.

Qualifications

• Background in education, with a degree and formal qualification in Life and Earth Sciences (Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre – SVT) or an equivalent field.
• At least five years of experience teaching Life and Earth Sciences (SVT or equivalent) at the secondary level.
• Experience with active teaching methods (inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, serious gaming…).
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken; proficiency in an additional language is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of climate change education and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills for conferences and training sessions.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Expertise in competency-based assessment would be an asset.
• Experience in project design and management would be an asset.
• International experience would be an asset.