Consultant – Foundational Learning Policy Development (Abuja)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking an experienced education consultant to lead the development of a Foundational Learning (FLN) Policy and its implementation plan for Nigeria. The position is office‑based in Abuja for a six‑month fixed‑term assignment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and drafting of a national FLN Policy and accompanying implementation guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Education, Education Manager (Learning), and relevant government and agency partners.
• Provide strategic advice on curriculum alignment, teacher professional development, and out‑of‑school programming.
• Translate evidence and best practices into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Education Development, Foundational Learning, Sustainable Development, Education Policy, Teacher Training, International Relations or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience improving learning quality, preferably in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Proven track record supporting government‑led education reforms and scaling curriculum‑aligned content.
• Fluency in English.

Required skills

• Education sector planning and strategy development.
• Knowledge of FLN landscape in Sub‑Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria.
• Familiarity with competency‑based education standards and instructional design in low‑resource or multilingual settings.

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence national education policy.
• Collaboration with UNICEF’s global education team.
• Professional development within a leading international organization.