National Consultant (Education)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 with the mission to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. UNESCO operates in over 190 countries and has a workforce of more than 2,000 employees. The organization aims to build peace through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture, and to foster sustainable development through education and knowledge sharing.
Job Overview:
The National Consultant (Education) position is focused on providing technical assistance to the Government of Liberia in developing a comprehensive Early Childhood Education (ECE) Policy. This role is crucial as it aims to address the challenges faced by the ECE sub-sector in Liberia, including disparities in access, inadequate facilities, and insufficient trained teachers. The consultant will engage in a participatory policy development process that includes stakeholder consultations, situation analysis, and drafting policy documents. The consultant's work will ensure that the ECE Policy aligns with Liberia's educational reforms and addresses the unique context of the country, ultimately aiming to improve access, quality, and governance of ECE services for all children in Liberia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for preparing an inception report that outlines a detailed work plan for the ECE Policy development. This includes conducting a situation analysis of ECE issues in Liberia, preparing a situation analysis report, and drafting a framing document for the ECE policy. The consultant will also develop cost projections and alternative implementation scenarios, facilitate stakeholder workshops, and ensure that the policy development process reflects international best practices while being responsive to local needs. The consultant will work closely with UNESCO's technical team and the Ministry of Education to review, draft, validate, and finalize the ECE Policy and its implementation framework.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. Specialized training or certification in Early Childhood Education or education policy is preferred. Candidates should have at least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the education sector, with demonstrated experience in policy development, education planning, and sector reform. Experience working with Ministries of Education and developing national ECE policies is highly desirable.
Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in relevant fields such as Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Development Studies. Additional specialized training or certification in areas related to Early Childhood Education or educational policy will be considered an advantage.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the education sector. This includes demonstrated experience in policy development, education planning, and conducting education policy analysis. Experience working with Ministries of Education on education programs and reforms is essential, with at least two examples of such work. Experience in supporting the development of national Early Childhood Education policies will be an asset.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
The contract is for a duration of 4 months, and the position is classified at Level 2 - Middle. The consultancy is open to external candidates, and the assignment will be completed over 55 working days from November 2026 to February 202
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, was established in 1945 with the mission to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. UNESCO operates in over 190 countries and has a workforce of more than 2,000 employees. The organization aims to build peace through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture, and to foster sustainable development through education and knowledge sharing.
Job Overview:
The National Consultant (Education) position is focused on providing technical assistance to the Government of Liberia in developing a comprehensive Early Childhood Education (ECE) Policy. This role is crucial as it aims to address the challenges faced by the ECE sub-sector in Liberia, including disparities in access, inadequate facilities, and insufficient trained teachers. The consultant will engage in a participatory policy development process that includes stakeholder consultations, situation analysis, and drafting policy documents. The consultant's work will ensure that the ECE Policy aligns with Liberia's educational reforms and addresses the unique context of the country, ultimately aiming to improve access, quality, and governance of ECE services for all children in Liberia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for preparing an inception report that outlines a detailed work plan for the ECE Policy development. This includes conducting a situation analysis of ECE issues in Liberia, preparing a situation analysis report, and drafting a framing document for the ECE policy. The consultant will also develop cost projections and alternative implementation scenarios, facilitate stakeholder workshops, and ensure that the policy development process reflects international best practices while being responsive to local needs. The consultant will work closely with UNESCO's technical team and the Ministry of Education to review, draft, validate, and finalize the ECE Policy and its implementation framework.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. Specialized training or certification in Early Childhood Education or education policy is preferred. Candidates should have at least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the education sector, with demonstrated experience in policy development, education planning, and sector reform. Experience working with Ministries of Education and developing national ECE policies is highly desirable.
Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree (master’s degree or higher) in relevant fields such as Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or Development Studies. Additional specialized training or certification in areas related to Early Childhood Education or educational policy will be considered an advantage.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the education sector. This includes demonstrated experience in policy development, education planning, and conducting education policy analysis. Experience working with Ministries of Education on education programs and reforms is essential, with at least two examples of such work. Experience in supporting the development of national Early Childhood Education policies will be an asset.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
The contract is for a duration of 4 months, and the position is classified at Level 2 - Middle. The consultancy is open to external candidates, and the assignment will be completed over 55 working days from November 2026 to February 202
- The consultant will report to the UNESCO technical team and coordinate closely with the designated Ministry of Education focal point. UNESCO will provide guidance and technical support throughout the assignment, and all candidates must complete an online application by the specified deadline.
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