How can you make a difference?
The purpose of this assignment is for a consultant to work closely with the Ministry of Education, development partners, civil society, academic institutions, and various stakeholders to develop a Foundational Learning Strategy and Investment Plan (2027 – 2034). This document will provide a national framework for improving children’s foundational learning skills. The strategy will set a clear vision, guide policy and programme decisions, identify priority actions, align resources, and establish mechanisms for monitoring progress and accountability, so that every child in Zambia acquires the foundational skills needed for lifelong learning and future success.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...
Education
- Advanced university degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Educational Planning, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.
- Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in the education sector, including work on foundational learning.
- Strong knowledge of Zambia’s education sector.
Work Experience
- Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing or supporting the implementation of education policies, strategies, frameworks, guidelines or action plans.
- Demonstrated experience in developing costed implementation or investment plans.
- Proven experience working with government ministries, development partners, civil society organizations and other education stakeholders.
- Experience facilitating stakeholder consultations, technical working groups, validation meetings and participatory strategy development processes.
- Strong analytical, writing, communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategic documents.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, results frameworks, education data analysis or learning assessment is an added advantage.
Language Requirements
- Proficient in both spoken and written English.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Education sector.
- At least 5 years’ experience working with Ministries of Education, preferably within the African context.
- Demonstrated ability to design or contribute to monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including outcomes, outputs, indicators, baselines, targets, and data sources.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce high-quality policy and strategy documents suitable for government endorsement and partner coordination.
- Proficiency in standard computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
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