Digital Education Strategy Consultant (Nationals only), Khartoum, office-based + travel, 594529

Contract Duration: 6 months

Working arrangement: Khartoum, Sudan, Office-based + travel

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The specific objectives of the assignment are:

• To review and analyze existing national education policies, strategies, and digital initiatives in Sudan
• To identify global, regional, and comparable country best practices in digital education
• To conduct inclusive consultations with key stakeholders across all levels
• To develop a strategic framework and detailed implementation roadmap for digital education (2027–2032)
• To ensure alignment with national priorities and international standard
• To build consensus among stakeholders and facilitate ownership of the strategy

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR TMC0004129.pdf

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Education, ICT in Education, Education, Public Policy, or related field
• Work Experience: At least five years of professional experience in a similar role with an emphasis on strategy generation, coordination, familiarity with development of project monitoring frameworks and/or monitoring and evaluation tools (Working experience with UNICEF is an added advantage)
• Experience in teaching with education technology/blended learning is considered an asset.
• Proven experience in leading multi-stakeholder consultations
• Experience in developing national or large-scale education strategies
• Skills:
• Proven training and capacity-building skills for a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial Proposal TMC004129.xlsx

Remarks:

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