Learning Design Specialist, Consultant

Reports to: Senior Head of Network Learning and Innovation 

Duration: 5 months contract position (estimated ~ 4 days per week)

Location: Remote (Latin America, Africa, Europe)

Closing date for applications: February 4th, 2026

About Climate Catalyst

Climate Catalyst is a European and U.S. based non-profit dedicated to galvanizing the collective power of business, investors, and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe. Our vision is a just, prosperous world in which global warming is limited to 1.5°C.

About the Project

This project involves designing and implementing tools and platforms that support shared learning and collaboration among organisations working towards cleaner air. We are seeking an experienced consultant to lead the development and pilot of a one-to-one grantee matching programme, a virtual learning exchange pilot, and related knowledge sharing recommendations to enable knowledge exchange between grantees working on clean air action in different geographies. 

Scope of Work

Working closely with the Senior Head of Learning and Innovation and the Learning and Innovation Manager, you will develop a one-to-one grantee peer matching process and pilot and a virtual learning exchange, with comprehensive tools and learning products to support long-term use of a newly designed knowledge sharing strategy for a global clean air funder. 

Phase 1: Discovery (March)

• Review of the latest knowledge sharing strategy design and an updated work plan with monthly implementation goals defined. 
• Ongoing strategic alignment with the Learning and Innovation team: active participation in weekly project sprints for the duration of the contract. 

Phase 2: Execution (March-July)

• Learning programme and pilot design: Designing materials and strategy for a multi-month pilot of a global one-to-one peer matching program including instructional materials for implementing staff and participating grantees.
• Develop recommendations for expanding upon the one-to-one matching program, to potentially organize global convenings and knowledge dashboard 
• Coach staff in preparing for sustainability of knowledge sharing strategy
• Create appropriate learning products: 
• Produce a capacity building plan for staff in 14 cities to continue to apply tools and methods in the longer term. 
• Develop resources and guidance for grantees to use the one-to-one matching. 
• Design training materials for staff on how to maintain and manage a one-to-one grantee matching programme and support grantees to participate in it.
• Visual and graphic design of tools and learning materials, as needed 
• Pilot the one-to-one peer matching programme with at least two sets of grantees
• Co-develop the methodology for connecting grantees based on shared challenges with the Learning & Innovation team
• Manage the matching pilot
• Create a report with lessons learned and recommendations for scaling the pilot matching. 
• Pilot virtual learning exchange, as a related addition to the one-to-one matching pilot program, bringing in subject matter expertise and a larger audience (exact concept development will be based on further consultation)
• Design materials and session structure for a virtual learning exchange for grantees, focused on one thematic area. 
• Develop recommendations for expanding upon the virtual learning exchange, to allow for replication on other topics regularly 
• Coach staff in preparing for subsequent virtual learning exchanges

Phase 3: Finalisation (July)

• Handover documentation and final reporting support.
• Produce a report on the one-to-one matching programme implementation. 

Requirements

Desired Profile

1. Demonstrated success in leading and designing Training-of-Trainers, global networks or other communities of practice in cross-cultural settings. 
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling presentations and reports for diverse audiences and translate complex materials into understandable content. 
3. Experience producing high quality visual materials. 
4. Experience in developing knowledge sharing events and materials to strengthen civil society collaboration or ecosystem building.
5. Exceptional project management, organisational, and administrative skills with a proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and complex workflows. 
6. Strong understanding of learning, innovation, knowledge management, and facilitation.
7. Experience and comfort with working across regions, cultures, and time zones.  
8. Graphic and communications design experience a bonus for creating highly interactive knowledge products and tools  

Benefits

Compensation 

The Consultant will be compensated for an estimated 80 days of work over a five month period (March 1 - July 31, 2026).

How to Apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter of no more than one page outlining interest in the role, your proposed approach (eg. method, timeline, budget) to achieving the deliverables, and your CV to this application page by 4 February, 2026. You may draw on a similar case from your past experience to demonstrate relevant capabilities, and/or include your portfolio link. Please indicate your daily fee in your cover letter.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Climate Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment opportunity laws prohibiting discrimination. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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