Climate Innovation Hackathon Facilitator/Mentor

Climate Innovation Hackathon Facilitator/Mentor Opportunity in Lusaka

Skills2Live Zambia is seeking qualified professionals for climate innovation hackathon facilitator jobs in Lusaka. This temporary consultancy offers a unique chance to empower youth by guiding them through a dynamic Climate Innovation Hackathon designed to foster practical solutions to Zambia’s pressing climate challenges.

About Skills2Live Zambia and the Hackathon

Skills2Live Zambia is dedicated to youth empowerment through vocational training, employment support, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Recognizing the profound impact of climate change on agriculture, water resources, forests, energy, and livelihoods across Zambia, the organization is hosting a Climate Innovation Hackathon. This event will provide young participants with hands-on experience to:

• Understand climate change and its local impacts
• Develop innovative, practical climate mitigation and adaptation solutions
• Enhance entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills
• Pitch viable, climate-positive innovations to expert panels

Role Overview for Climate Innovation Hackathon Facilitator Jobs in Lusaka

The consultancy involves designing and leading technical sessions, mentoring youth teams, and supporting the development and presentation of innovative climate solutions during the hackathon. Facilitators and mentors will help participants:

• Grasp the causes and effects of climate change
• Identify community-based climate challenges
• Design feasible, scalable, and sustainable solutions
• Prepare and deliver compelling final innovation pitches

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation Phase: Submit an inception report outlining training methods and session plans; develop Zambia-specific training materials; attend a preparatory briefing.
• Facilitation & Mentorship Phase: Lead thematic and technical sessions; mentor teams throughout idea development; assist in evaluating feasibility, scalability, and impact; provide ongoing technical feedback.
• Pitch & Evaluation Phase: Guide pitch preparation; offer structured feedback; serve as a judge during the final pitching session.
• Reporting Phase: Submit a final facilitation report summarizing activities, outcomes, innovations developed, and recommendations for future events.

Thematic Expertise Areas

Applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Climate change mitigation and adaptation
• Renewable energy and energy efficiency
• Climate-smart agriculture and food systems
• Circular economy and waste management
• Forestry and ecosystem restoration
• Water resource management
• Climate finance and green investment
• Climate data, digital innovation, and AI
• Policy, governance, and climate regulation
• Entrepreneurship and startup scaling

Contract Duration and Location

This short-term consultancy includes:

• Preparation day on 8 June 2026
• Active participation during the four-day hackathon from 9 to 12 June 2026 (08:00–16:30)
• Submission of a final report within one week after the event

The assignment will be conducted in person at the designated hackathon venue in Lusaka, Zambia.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience
• Proven expertise in climate-related fields or innovation ecosystems
• Experience facilitating workshops, mentoring, or training (preferred)
• Experience working with youth or community programs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Time Commitment

• Attendance at one preparatory session
• Full engagement during the hackathon days (08:00–16:30)
• Participation in a post-hackathon knowledge-sharing session

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to s2lzambia@youngafrica.org by 22 May 2026:

• Technical and financial proposal
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Brief statement outlining relevant expertise and motivation
• Examples of previous relevant work (if available)
• Reference letter

Please include in your email subject the phrase “Hackathon Facilitator” followed by your thematic area of expertise (e.g., “Hackathon Facilitator – Renewable Energy”).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close once suitable candidates are identified.