National Data Consultant - ACCESS Lagos Programme (DNEMIS Implementation Support)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a Data Consultant for a 12-month consultancy in Lagos, Nigeria, to support the ACCESS Education Manager in translating agreed priorities into timely action. The consultant is embedded in LASUBEB, works under the supervision of the Chief of Education and reports directly to the ACCESS Education Manager in Lagos. The main focus is UNICEF's programme delivery across the seven ACCESS LGAs, with support to other implementing partners in Lagos on obtaining and using authorised DNEMIS access.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with LASUBEB and implementing partners
• Act as a consistent link between LASUBEB, UNICEF and UiO and follow through on agreed actions
• Prioritise implementation and field support for the seven ACCESS LGAs
• Support other implementing partners in Lagos to obtain and use authorised DNEMIS access

Required profile

• Education in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, Project Management, Information Management, Education Management Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation or a related field
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in education programme implementation, government/partner engagement or education information-system support
• Demonstrated experience working across government institutions, implementing partners and technical teams
• Experience organising field support, delivering practical training and helping school, LGA or partner personnel adopt programme tools and reporting processes
• Experience working with government education institutions in Nigeria, preferably LASUBEB, Lagos LGAs or comparable state-level structures
• Fluency in English

Required skills

• Adaptability in learning and using digital systems for programme monitoring and reporting
• Relationship management, communication and follow-up, including escalating unresolved issues constructively
• Ability to maintain workplans, track deadlines and produce concise progress reports
• Use of reporting systems and spreadsheets to review programme information and identify gaps
• Strong practical training and coaching skills
• Sound understanding of OOSC programming, school-level information needs, child safeguarding and responsible handling of learner data

Desirable: familiarity with Lagos State education structures, experience with UNICEF or other development partners, and experience supporting outcomes-based education programmes and evidence-informed school improvement. The position is classified as elevated risk for child safeguarding purposes, so additional vetting applies. Applications are made through the UNICEF online recruitment portal with a CV, cover letter and a financial proposal in the specified template.