Education Specialist – Learning & Skills Assessment (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

The Education Specialist (Learning and Skills Assessment) will support UNICEF’s Every Child Learns Education Strategy (2019‑2030) by providing technical assistance to country offices and governments. Based in Nairobi, this fixed‑term position is part of UNICEF’s Centres of Excellence, focusing on equitable, inclusive, and high‑quality learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy advice and technical support on learning and skills assessment to country offices and partners.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of assessment tools that track readiness, foundational skills, and life‑long learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross‑sectoral teams, governments, and NGOs to integrate data, innovation, and evidence‑based approaches into education programmes.
• Produce analytical reports, briefs, and guidance documents that inform programme decisions and policy development.
• Support capacity‑building initiatives for national education stakeholders.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in education assessment, monitoring and evaluation, or related technical assistance.
• Demonstrated experience working with governments, UN agencies, or international NGOs on education programmes.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence education policy and practice for millions of children.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organization.
• Competitive UN fixed‑term remuneration and benefits package.