National Consultant for the Development of FLN Policy and Implementation Plan

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a senior national consultant to lead the development of Nigeria’s Foundational Learning (FLN) Policy and its implementation plan. The assignment will support the Federal Ministry of Education’s effort to coordinate foundational learning across the country and will be office‑based in Abuja for six months.

Key responsibilities

• Design and draft the national FLN Policy, building on the FLN Landscape analysis and other evidence.
• Develop a detailed implementation plan that aligns with UNICEF’s 2026‑2027 country programme.
• Map and document the location and number of non‑formal learning centres in collaboration with state governments and partners.
• Facilitate consultations with the Federal Ministry of Education, state education authorities, and development partners.
• Produce high‑quality reports and policy briefs for stakeholder review.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Education Development, Foundational Learning, Sustainable Development, Education Policy, Teacher Training, International Relations or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of professional experience in improving learning quality, preferably in curriculum or learning material development, teacher professional development, or quality pedagogy in basic education.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government‑led education reforms in Sub‑Saharan Africa or a comparable context.
• Strong knowledge of current global issues and best practices in education.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence national education policy in Nigeria.
• Collaboration with UNICEF and key government stakeholders.
• Professional development within a leading international organization.