UNICEF Mali is looking for a committed and professional Education Officer to support the implementation of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) programmes within the country. In this role, you will contribute to programme design, monitoring, and delivery while providing technical and operational support to ensure quality education outcomes. You will also engage with partners, promote innovation, and strengthen knowledge sharing to enhance programme impact.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The consultant will support UNICEF in advancing data analysis, capacity development, and scale-up of learning assessment data use across education systems. The role includes conducting robust analysis of assessment datasets to generate context-specific and policy-relevant insights; supporting national counterparts in interpreting findings, strengthening technical and analytical capacity, and embedding data use practices within institutional processes; and identifying scalable models for integrating learning assessment evidence into decision-making at national and subnational levels. The consultant will also synthesize cross-country lessons, document effective approaches for scale-up, and contribute to regional and global knowledge exchange to strengthen evidence-based programming and education system transformation.
The Gender & Education Consultant will support the implementation of the Gender at the Centre Initiative by providing expertise and support on technical capacity building to Ministries of Education and other partners, partnerships with young feminists and gender in education data monitoring and analysis.
The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: (1) to conduct a comprehensive programmatic and technical assessment of the current CRVS system (including business processes, digital systems, interoperability readiness, data quality, and institutional capacity); and (2) to develop a new, fully costed CRVS Strategic Plan 2026 2030 informed by the assessment findings and aligned with Lesotho's legal and policy framework.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Education Officer who will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance, particularly to activities related to foundational (literacy and numeracy) learning, including gender and disability inclusive education in the context of reaching ‘last mile’ learners in early education. The Officer will under key tasks relating to education programme planning for delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and reporting. The Officer’s tasks will be particularly focused on facilitating sub-national programme implementation. The Officer will also contribute to the preparation of research activities, aimed at education system strengthening, focusing on improving learning quality. The contract is under Temporary Appointment for 364 days.
La Oficina de UNICEF Uruguay busca un/a consultor/a para brindar asistencia técnica especializada al área de Educación, mediante la elaboración de insumos técnicos y el apoyo a la implementación de acciones programáticas. El/la consultor/a contribuirá a la generación de evidencia, la articulación con contrapartes y el desarrollo de iniciativas innovadoras que aborden los principales desafíos educativos del Programa de Cooperación.
The UNICEF Angola Country Office is supporting the Ministry of Education (MED) to address a persistent learning crisis, characterized by a high proportion of children out of the school system, low foundational learning outcomes, high rates of overage learners, and persistent inequities in access to quality education. Many children progress through the system without acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills, particularly those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
Strengthening foundational learning and improving school environments remain central priorities within the education sector, as reflected in the National Plan for the Improvement of Learning Outcomes and the Compact Partnership developed by the Local Education Group (LEG), which places a strong emphasis on teacher capacity and teacher valorization.
In this context, UNICEF is supporting the implementation of two key and complementary interventions. The Child-Friendly Schools (CFS) model in Huíla Province, funded by the Japan National Committee, focuses on improving school environments, strengthening inclusive and child-centered pedagogical practices, and enhancing community engagement. In parallel, the Aprendizagem na Idade Certa (AIC) remedial education programme—based on the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach—is being implemented across four national provinces, including the two southern provinces of Huíla and Cunene, aiming to improve foundational literacy and numeracy through grouping learners by level and providing targeted instruction.
Join UNICEF Nepal as a Parenting Education Consultant and play a key role in shaping the future of children. This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to strengthen early childhood development by promoting a nationally endorsed Parenting Education package across sectors. You will work closely with government partners, local communities, and development actors to expand outreach, build capacity, and integrate parenting support into existing systems. This role combines strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on implementation. If you are passionate about improving caregiver practices and driving sustainable impact for young children, this assignment offers a meaningful platform to make a difference at scale.
The consultant will support the project “Education Systems for an Education that Protects”, which will be implemented with seven education systems (municipal and state) to strengthen their institutional capacities for the prevention of and response to violence, drawing on recently launched resources (www.unicef.org/brazil/relatorios/redes-de-ensino-por-uma-educacao-que-protege). In addition, the consultant will contribute to strengthening the Education that Protects strategy within the scope of the UNICEF City Agenda (www.unicef.org/brazil/agendacidadeunicef) and the School Success Pathways strategy (https://trajetoriaescolar.org.br/).
The Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) is a results-based financing programme designed to improve learning outcomes and support the reintegration of out-of-school children into formal education across northern Ghana. Embedded within the World Bank-funded Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), GEOP pays service providers against independently verified outcomes across two components: an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) for out-of-school children, and a Mainstream School Improvement Programme (MSIP) targeting literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
In close coordination with the UNICEF project team and key national stakeholders, the International Consultant will provide technical leadership for the design and development of a comprehensive Career Guidance Model for the Albanian education system, as part of the “Life Skills and Career Guidance programme.”
The Consultant will ensure that the model is evidence-based, aligned with EU standards and national education priorities, and informed by international best practices, while being tailored to the Albanian context. The consultant is expected to be engaged for a period of 5 months.
The consultancy will support the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and UNICEF in the implementation of the EUfunded Climate-Resilient School Systems (EU-CRSS) programme in Vanuatu, while conducting a structured assessment of climate impacts on schools and education service delivery. The assignment will produce a robust assessment, a government-usable methodology, operational tools and implementation-monitoring inputs to support planning, resource allocation, programme management and EU donor reporting.
Le programme de stage au bureau de l'UNICEF RDC a pour objectif premier de créer un pipeline de ressources humaines disponibles ayant une expérience de l’UNICEF et empreint de sa culture et de ses conditions de travail.
The Consultant will contribute to the efficient planning and execution of procurement activities, ensuring timely availability
of goods and services necessary for the implementation of project components.
Specifically, the Consultant will: (i) support the preparation and review of procurement plans, tender dossiers, terms of
reference, and technical specifications in line with FAFA agreement signed by UNICEF and EU; (ii) coordinate and follow up
on tendering, evaluation, contracting, and contract management processes with relevant stakeholders; (iii) ensure proper
documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness of all procurement and contracting files; (iv) provide guidance to the
project team and partners on applicable rules, thresholds, and compliance requirements; (v) monitor contract
implementation, including deliverables, timelines, and payments, and flag any risks or delays; (vi) support financial tracking
and reporting related to procurement activities; and (vii) closely coordinate with project team at UNICEF, implementing
partner/s and UNICEF Brussels Office (EU Development Programs section), regarding compliance and quality assurance.
The Scope of Work for this assignment entails comprehensive technical support to the development of the Pre-University Education Strategy (PES) through a structured, consultative, and evidence-based process. The International Consultant, in
close collaboration with a local consultant (to be hired by UNICEF), will conduct an extensive desk review of national and
international education frameworks, including Albanian legislation, policies, SDGs, PISA findings, and EU Education Area
priorities, and contribute to a shared understanding of the PES conceptual framework through initial consultations with the
Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The assignment includes the preparation of an Inception Report outlining the
methodology, work plan, and coordination structure. It further involves leading stakeholder engagement through
interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops (PESTL and SWOT analyses) with government, civil society, donors,
and youth, culminating in a comprehensive situation analysis. Building on this, the consultant will support the definition of
the strategy’s vision, objectives, priorities, and results framework, including indicators, milestones, and risk analysis, and
draft the PES in collaboration with relevant working groups. The consultant will also review and provide inputs to the costed
action plan, and ensure broad validation through consultations with key stakeholders. The assignment concludes with the
finalization and presentation of the Strategy, including a summary brief and presentation materials, incorporating all
feedback and ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards. The International Consultant is
expected to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education focal points, UNICEF team and the Steering Committee of
the Strategy.
The international consultant will be required to visit Albania as well as work from his/her place of residence
UNICEF Mali is looking for a committed and professional Education Officer to support the implementation of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) programmes within the country. In this role, you will contribute to programme design, monitoring, and delivery while providing technical and operational support to ensure quality education outcomes. You will also engage with partners, promote innovation, and strengthen knowledge sharing to enhance programme impact.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
The consultant will support UNICEF in advancing data analysis, capacity development, and scale-up of learning assessment data use across education systems. The role includes conducting robust analysis of assessment datasets to generate context-specific and policy-relevant insights; supporting national counterparts in interpreting findings, strengthening technical and analytical capacity, and embedding data use practices within institutional processes; and identifying scalable models for integrating learning assessment evidence into decision-making at national and subnational levels. The consultant will also synthesize cross-country lessons, document effective approaches for scale-up, and contribute to regional and global knowledge exchange to strengthen evidence-based programming and education system transformation.
The Gender & Education Consultant will support the implementation of the Gender at the Centre Initiative by providing expertise and support on technical capacity building to Ministries of Education and other partners, partnerships with young feminists and gender in education data monitoring and analysis.
The purpose of this assignment is two-fold: (1) to conduct a comprehensive programmatic and technical assessment of the current CRVS system (including business processes, digital systems, interoperability readiness, data quality, and institutional capacity); and (2) to develop a new, fully costed CRVS Strategic Plan 2026 2030 informed by the assessment findings and aligned with Lesotho's legal and policy framework.
UNICEF Jakarta is looking for Education Officer who will provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance, particularly to activities related to foundational (literacy and numeracy) learning, including gender and disability inclusive education in the context of reaching ‘last mile’ learners in early education. The Officer will under key tasks relating to education programme planning for delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and reporting. The Officer’s tasks will be particularly focused on facilitating sub-national programme implementation. The Officer will also contribute to the preparation of research activities, aimed at education system strengthening, focusing on improving learning quality. The contract is under Temporary Appointment for 364 days.
La Oficina de UNICEF Uruguay busca un/a consultor/a para brindar asistencia técnica especializada al área de Educación, mediante la elaboración de insumos técnicos y el apoyo a la implementación de acciones programáticas. El/la consultor/a contribuirá a la generación de evidencia, la articulación con contrapartes y el desarrollo de iniciativas innovadoras que aborden los principales desafíos educativos del Programa de Cooperación.
The UNICEF Angola Country Office is supporting the Ministry of Education (MED) to address a persistent learning crisis, characterized by a high proportion of children out of the school system, low foundational learning outcomes, high rates of overage learners, and persistent inequities in access to quality education. Many children progress through the system without acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills, particularly those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds.
Strengthening foundational learning and improving school environments remain central priorities within the education sector, as reflected in the National Plan for the Improvement of Learning Outcomes and the Compact Partnership developed by the Local Education Group (LEG), which places a strong emphasis on teacher capacity and teacher valorization.
In this context, UNICEF is supporting the implementation of two key and complementary interventions. The Child-Friendly Schools (CFS) model in Huíla Province, funded by the Japan National Committee, focuses on improving school environments, strengthening inclusive and child-centered pedagogical practices, and enhancing community engagement. In parallel, the Aprendizagem na Idade Certa (AIC) remedial education programme—based on the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach—is being implemented across four national provinces, including the two southern provinces of Huíla and Cunene, aiming to improve foundational literacy and numeracy through grouping learners by level and providing targeted instruction.
Join UNICEF Nepal as a Parenting Education Consultant and play a key role in shaping the future of children. This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to strengthen early childhood development by promoting a nationally endorsed Parenting Education package across sectors. You will work closely with government partners, local communities, and development actors to expand outreach, build capacity, and integrate parenting support into existing systems. This role combines strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on implementation. If you are passionate about improving caregiver practices and driving sustainable impact for young children, this assignment offers a meaningful platform to make a difference at scale.
The consultant will support the project “Education Systems for an Education that Protects”, which will be implemented with seven education systems (municipal and state) to strengthen their institutional capacities for the prevention of and response to violence, drawing on recently launched resources (www.unicef.org/brazil/relatorios/redes-de-ensino-por-uma-educacao-que-protege). In addition, the consultant will contribute to strengthening the Education that Protects strategy within the scope of the UNICEF City Agenda (www.unicef.org/brazil/agendacidadeunicef) and the School Success Pathways strategy (https://trajetoriaescolar.org.br/).
The Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) is a results-based financing programme designed to improve learning outcomes and support the reintegration of out-of-school children into formal education across northern Ghana. Embedded within the World Bank-funded Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), GEOP pays service providers against independently verified outcomes across two components: an Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) for out-of-school children, and a Mainstream School Improvement Programme (MSIP) targeting literacy and numeracy in primary schools.
In close coordination with the UNICEF project team and key national stakeholders, the International Consultant will provide technical leadership for the design and development of a comprehensive Career Guidance Model for the Albanian education system, as part of the “Life Skills and Career Guidance programme.”
The Consultant will ensure that the model is evidence-based, aligned with EU standards and national education priorities, and informed by international best practices, while being tailored to the Albanian context. The consultant is expected to be engaged for a period of 5 months.
The consultancy will support the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and UNICEF in the implementation of the EUfunded Climate-Resilient School Systems (EU-CRSS) programme in Vanuatu, while conducting a structured assessment of climate impacts on schools and education service delivery. The assignment will produce a robust assessment, a government-usable methodology, operational tools and implementation-monitoring inputs to support planning, resource allocation, programme management and EU donor reporting.
Le programme de stage au bureau de l'UNICEF RDC a pour objectif premier de créer un pipeline de ressources humaines disponibles ayant une expérience de l’UNICEF et empreint de sa culture et de ses conditions de travail.
The Consultant will contribute to the efficient planning and execution of procurement activities, ensuring timely availability
of goods and services necessary for the implementation of project components.
Specifically, the Consultant will: (i) support the preparation and review of procurement plans, tender dossiers, terms of
reference, and technical specifications in line with FAFA agreement signed by UNICEF and EU; (ii) coordinate and follow up
on tendering, evaluation, contracting, and contract management processes with relevant stakeholders; (iii) ensure proper
documentation, record-keeping, and audit readiness of all procurement and contracting files; (iv) provide guidance to the
project team and partners on applicable rules, thresholds, and compliance requirements; (v) monitor contract
implementation, including deliverables, timelines, and payments, and flag any risks or delays; (vi) support financial tracking
and reporting related to procurement activities; and (vii) closely coordinate with project team at UNICEF, implementing
partner/s and UNICEF Brussels Office (EU Development Programs section), regarding compliance and quality assurance.
The Scope of Work for this assignment entails comprehensive technical support to the development of the Pre-University Education Strategy (PES) through a structured, consultative, and evidence-based process. The International Consultant, in
close collaboration with a local consultant (to be hired by UNICEF), will conduct an extensive desk review of national and
international education frameworks, including Albanian legislation, policies, SDGs, PISA findings, and EU Education Area
priorities, and contribute to a shared understanding of the PES conceptual framework through initial consultations with the
Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The assignment includes the preparation of an Inception Report outlining the
methodology, work plan, and coordination structure. It further involves leading stakeholder engagement through
interviews, focus groups, and participatory workshops (PESTL and SWOT analyses) with government, civil society, donors,
and youth, culminating in a comprehensive situation analysis. Building on this, the consultant will support the definition of
the strategy’s vision, objectives, priorities, and results framework, including indicators, milestones, and risk analysis, and
draft the PES in collaboration with relevant working groups. The consultant will also review and provide inputs to the costed
action plan, and ensure broad validation through consultations with key stakeholders. The assignment concludes with the
finalization and presentation of the Strategy, including a summary brief and presentation materials, incorporating all
feedback and ensuring alignment with national priorities and international standards. The International Consultant is
expected to work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education focal points, UNICEF team and the Steering Committee of
the Strategy.
The international consultant will be required to visit Albania as well as work from his/her place of residence
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