About the opportunity
UNESCO, through its Education Sector and institutes like the IBE and IIEP, is developing a ‘Methodological Guide for Planning and Monitoring the Implementation of Curriculum Transformation.’ This guide aims to help member states translate curriculum ambitions into operational, costed, and monitored frameworks. The consultant will be responsible for drafting Chapter 3, ‘Monitoring, Risks, and Regulations,’ and creating associated tools such as results frameworks, risk analysis templates, and monitoring dashboards. Additionally, the consultant will provide quality assurance for the first two chapters to ensure overall consistency. The assignment requires deep expertise in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation, and educational reform governance.
Salary and benefits
- Professional engagement with UNESCO's Education Sector
- Opportunity to contribute to international educational policy tools
- Remuneration based on a daily rate (to be proposed by the candidate)
Who can apply?
- Master's degree or PhD in Education, Educational Planning, Education Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in the education sector
- Proven expertise in results-based management (RBM), monitoring and evaluation, and risk management
- Experience in the design and/or support of curriculum reforms
- Demonstrated experience in designing and monitoring performance indicators
- Experience working with Ministries of Education, UNESCO, UNICEF, or other international organizations
- Excellent drafting and writing skills in either French or English
Required documents
- Completed Employment History Form (Word file)
- Financial proposal (included in the Employment History Form) indicating a daily rate in US$
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-08-30
How to apply
- Visit the UNESCO Careers website
- Click on 'Apply Now'
- Download and complete the Employment History Form
- Include a financial proposal with a daily rate in US$ in the form
- Submit the application via SuccessFactors
Additional information
- The assignment is expected to require 25 to 30 working days, spread over 6 to 8 weeks.
- The work is to be performed remotely.
- The consultant will work under the supervision of the Head of Education at UNESCO Dakar.
- Selected candidates will be subject to reference checks.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for senior education policy experts with a decade of experience in curriculum reform and results-based management.
- Strong fit for consultants who have previously collaborated with international organizations like UNESCO or UNICEF.
- Well-suited for professionals with specialized skills in designing monitoring frameworks and performance indicators.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a short-term consultancy (25-30 working days), which may not suit those seeking long-term employment.
- Candidates must be comfortable working remotely and managing their own workflow to meet deliverables within a 6-8 week timeframe.
- The financial proposal is a competitive element of the application; ensure your daily rate is aligned with international consultancy standards.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education specialist to leave a lasting impact on global educational policy by contributing to a foundational methodological guide. It is particularly well-suited for those looking to build their portfolio of work with major international organizations or for independent consultants seeking high-level, short-term assignments that leverage their specific expertise in monitoring and evaluation.
Our take
Experienced education policy and M&E professionals should apply if they have a strong background in curriculum reform. It is less suitable for those without extensive experience in international development or those seeking permanent, long-term staff positions.
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