Education Specialist (Learning and Skills Assessment), P-4, #00133267, Fixed Term Position, Global Programme Division - Education CoE
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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. UNICEF is a place where careers are built.
Job Purpose
Join UNICEF's Global Programme Division in Nairobi and play a leading role in advancing learning and skills assessment across education systems worldwide. As part of UNICEF's Centre of Excellence model, you will work with governments, Country Offices, Regional Offices and global partners to strengthen national assessment systems, improve education and skills outcomes, and support evidence-based policy and financing decisions. The role contributes directly to UNICEF's Every Child Learns Education Strategy 2019-2030 and the Strategic Plan 2026-2029, helping countries equip children and adolescents with the transferable, digital and green skills needed to thrive in school, work and society. Through high-level technical assistance, partnerships and innovation, you will help shape education system transformation and improve opportunities for the most disadvantaged learners globally.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and support to governments, Country Offices, Regional Offices and partners in advancing UNICEF's global agenda on learning and skills assessment. Design, implement, and strengthen assessment systems and evidence-generation initiatives to improve learning outcomes and skills development opportunities for children and adolescents. Contribute to policy dialogue, capacity development, knowledge generation, partnerships, and innovation that support education system transformation. Ensure that all learners, particularly the most disadvantaged, acquire the skills needed to thrive in school, work and life. Provide technical leadership and strategic support to strengthen learning and skills assessment systems, generate evidence for policy and decision-making, and advance UNICEF's global education priorities. Working closely with governments, UNICEF Country and Regional Offices, and development partners, contribute to improving learning outcomes and skills development opportunities at scale. Key responsibilities include Technical Leadership and Programme Support; Knowledge Generation and Evidence Building; Partnerships and Advocacy; Capacity Development and Technical Assistance; and Innovation, Monitoring and Quality Assurance.
Work Experience
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in learning and skills assessment, education and labor market monitoring, or related is required.
Skills
Learning and skills assessment, Education and labor market monitoring, Technical leadership, Programme support, Knowledge generation, Evidence building, Partnerships and advocacy, Capacity development, Technical assistance, Innovation, Monitoring and quality assurance, Data analysis and visualization