Senior Consultant – Education Outcomes Fund (EOF)

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Organization: UNICEF

Job Type: Consultancy (Remote)
Location: Nigeria (with travel to Lagos State and Abuja)
Application Deadline: 9 February 2026

Quality education remains one of the strongest tools for breaking cycles of poverty and inequality. This consultancy plays a critical role in strengthening outcomes-based education financing, ensuring public funds deliver measurable learning results for children. By supporting government systems and innovative financing models, the role contributes directly to sustainable education reform in Nigeria. The assignment sits at the intersection of policy, finance, and implementation, with long-term impact on education access and outcomes.

Job Summary

The Senior Consultant will provide high-level strategic and operational support for the Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) in Lagos State. The role focuses on guiding implementation, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring milestones are achieved from programme launch through scale-up. The consultant will also support sustainability planning and evidence integration into public education systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight of EOF implementation, ensuring timelines, milestones, and risks are effectively managed.

  • Develop monitoring tools, including milestone trackers, risk registers, and performance summaries.

  • Facilitate governance meetings with government partners, evaluators, and grantees, supported by technical briefing materials.

  • Lead structured engagement with LASUBEB, LGAs, and federal stakeholders through regular coordination meetings.

  • Design and deliver technical workshops on governance, evaluation, and long-term sustainability.

  • Conduct site visits to validate progress, assess risks, and engage local stakeholders.

  • Produce analytical reports on education policy trends, financing opportunities, and programme positioning.

  • Co-create sustainability and scale-up strategies for future EOF phases in Nigeria.

  • Support programme visibility through reports, briefs, and digital content.

  • Provide ongoing advisory support to address implementation challenges and improve delivery quality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.

  • Master’s degree is an advantage.

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing complex development or education programmes.

  • Proven experience working with Nigerian state or federal government institutions.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills at senior levels.

  • Excellent analytical, writing, and reporting abilities.

  • Fluency in English is required.

  • Knowledge of outcomes-based financing is an advantage.

  • Proficiency in Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin is highly desirable.

Why This Role Matters

This consultancy directly supports education system reform by linking funding to real learning outcomes. The work strengthens government capacity, improves accountability, and promotes sustainable financing models. Success in this role will influence how education programmes are designed, funded, and scaled across Nigeria.

Benefits of Applying

  • Opportunity to influence national education policy and financing approaches.

  • Engagement with senior government, donor, and international stakeholders.

  • Flexible, remote consultancy with strategic field engagement.

  • Contribution to a high-impact, evidence-driven education initiative.

Salary: Competitive (consultancy-based, lump-sum contract).

About the Organization

UNICEF works globally to protect children’s rights and improve their access to health, education, and protection services. In Nigeria, UNICEF partners with government institutions to strengthen systems that deliver lasting results for children and communities. The organization emphasizes evidence-based programming, innovation, and sustainability. Through initiatives like the Education Outcomes Fund, UNICEF supports smarter financing models that improve learning outcomes at scale.

Location & Travel

  • Primary focus: Lagos State, Nigeria

  • Additional travel: Abuja and selected programme locations, as required

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through UNICEF’s official recruitment portal. Applications must include a completed online profile, academic credentials, and a detailed financial proposal covering deliverables and related costs.

Deadline: 9 February 2026

UNICEF encourages qualified professionals with strong development and education experience to apply.