How can you make a difference?
The consultant will work with the UNICEF Global Digital Education and Learning Innovation Hub Team, the Education Centre of Excellence, and UNICEF Country Offices to coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and research approaches to understand progress, performance, and emerging evidence on the implementation of a range of digital education activities, with a particular focus on the effect of these implementations on learning and skilling outcomes.
The successful candidate will be a part of UNICEF’s Global Digital Education and Learning Innovation team based in Finland. The consultant may work on site or in a hybrid modality and is expected to be available during the EET time zone.
Limited travel may be required in line with the 2026–2027 workplan. For such travel, the Consultant is not required to include an estimated duty-related travel budget in the all-inclusive fee. UNICEF will provide the duty travel budget when travel is approved and will reimburse actual costs incurred upon submission of receipts, in accordance with UNICEF policies and procedures
Minimum requirements
Work Experience
Experience advising on feasible and appropriate research methods depending on the implementation goals and resourcing available, from small case studies and feasibility studies to larger experimental and quasi-experimental designs, including implementation science, randomized controlled trials, A/B testing, and other evaluation approaches.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
Strong understanding of measurement issues related to learning and skills outcomes, including experience supporting the refinement, operationalization, or interpretation of education metrics and indicators, including SDG 4.
Experience coordinating third-party research, evaluation, or implementation partners, including management of deliverables, timelines, and review processes across multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex methodological, technical, and operational inputs into clear guidance, reports, briefs, and presentations.
Desirables
Experience working with UNICEF and/or other UN agencies.
Experience working with ministries of education at the central, regional or local levels an advantage.
Experience coordinating third-party research, evaluation, or implementation partners.
Experience collaborating with private sector partners, including technology companies and EdTech startups.
Experience in education and EdTech research, including research related to foundational learning, digital skills, AI literacy, teacher practice, or broader competency development.
Previous experience in large-scale learning assessments an advantage.
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.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System)
An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A detailed technical proposal
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.