Science and Education Officer

Office for Climate Education; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international educational NGO in Paris is seeking a Science & Education Officer to enhance climate change education. This role involves developing teaching resources and providing professional development for educators. The ideal candidate has strong climate science knowledge and experience in education. This is a full-time position with a monthly salary of €3,532.67 gross, with potential for remote work and travel requirements.

Prestations

70% health insurance

Luncheon vouchers

50% public transport costs

End-of-contract bonus

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with strong understanding of climate system.
• Experience in science communication like conferences or articles.
• Familiarity with education systems is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Develop educational resources for teachers and students.
• Organize professional development opportunities for educators.
• Support the integration of climate science in education initiatives.

Connaissances

Strong climate science knowledge

Interdisciplinary approaches

Excellent interpersonal skills

Science communication experience

Fluency in English

Excellent writing skills

Project management experience

Formation

Master's or PhD in climate science or related field

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.

Position Overview

OCE is seeking a Science & Education Officer with expertise in climate science to strengthen our current team. This position reports directly to the OCE Head of Pedagogy and involves developing educational resources, providing teacher professional development, designing educational projects and supporting implementation in schools. The ideal candidate will combine strong climate science knowledge with educational or outreach experience. This position is intended to support the organization 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)

Workplace: Office for Climate Education, Sorbonne-University, Jussieu campus, Paris 75005 (France). Partial teleworking possible.

The position requires occasional 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.
• Organize 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 up‑to‑date climate science in educational initiatives.
• Monitor and assess scientific developments in climate change and recommend updates or revisions to OCE’s educational materials to ensure alignment with the latest research.
• 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.

Application

Applications (CV and cover letter in both French and English, required) will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and must be submitted by November 21, 2025 via the following form: https://wkf.ms/47semCn

The interviews will take place in the last week of November at the OCE offices in Paris.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in climate science or a related field, with a strong understanding of climate system and climate change issues.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinarity approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in science communication (conferences, trainings, webinars, articles, etc.).
• Experience and familiarity with education systems is an asset.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. French language skills are a plus.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience in setting up and managing projects it is a plus.
• International experience would be a plus, particularly in Latin America, Africa or Asia.