Senior Research Consultant – Education Sector Review (UNICEF ESARO)

Organisation: UNICEF Regional Office for Eastern & Southern Africa
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Deadline: 15 February 2026
Compensation: USD 450/day

Summary:

UNICEF seeks an experienced PhD-level consultant to support a regional review of foundational learning policies across 12 ESA countries. The consultant will analyse policy gaps, design a comparative framework, and develop a regional synthesis report.

Requirements:

• PhD in Education, Public Policy, or Development Studies

• Demonstrated experience in policy reviews

• Strong analytical and report-writing skills

Deliverables:

• Policy review framework

• Country analysis briefs

• Final consolidated report

Apply Here (Internal link)