Education Programme Consultants, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Office Based, 11 Months (Open for Nationals of Papua New Guinea Only), Req#594779

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the Provincial Education Authorities and partners in the development, implementation, and monitoring of evidence-based education programme activities that advance the objectives of the UNICEF Papua New Guinea Education Programme. Education Programme Consultants will play a key role in leading the coordination, planning, and implementation of the Smarter Safer Schools (3S) initiative and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) projects, while also supporting the delivery of UNICEF’s regular education programmes. This position is critical for strengthening provincial education systems by improving local planning, monitoring, and supervision of education activities. Education Programme Consultants will work closely with Provincial Education Authorities and partner CSOs to enhance data-driven decision-making, facilitate stronger school-community partnerships, and promote safer, more inclusive, and effective learning environments for all children. In addition, the role will contribute to building capacity at the provincial level, ensuring alignment with national education priorities, and fostering collaboration across sectors to achieve sustainable improvements in education outcomes.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision and functional guidance of the Education Manager and Chief Field Office (where applicable), Education Programme Consultants will undertake the following key tasks as part of this assignment: 1. Support Planning and Coordination of Education Activities • Support planning and coordination of education activities through existing PDOE systems and structures, working from home or at government offices when needed. 2. Capacity Building in School Learning I

Work Experience

Not specified.

Skills

Technical support, Programme development, Programme implementation, Monitoring and evaluation, Coordination, Planning, Capacity building, Data-driven decision-making, School-community partnerships, Inclusive learning environments, Education systems strengthening, Collaboration

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