About the opportunity
The Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) is a global initiative hosted by UNOPS that transforms how education and skills are financed and delivered. By partnering with governments, donors, investors, and implementers, EOF makes education systems more effective, equitable, and accountable through an Outcomes Partnership model where funding is tied to measurable results. The Learning and Scaling Lead will work under the Country Lead to support the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in Sierra Leone. The role focuses on strengthening government systems, providing technical advisory, designing and implementing programmes, coordinating partners, and building capacity to ensure foundational learning reforms are evidence-based, scalable, and sustainable.
Salary and benefits
- Opportunity to drive systems change at scale within a mission-driven, high-performing team
- Professional engagement with global partners, governments, and UN agencies
- Contribution to impactful initiatives under the Sustainable Development Goals
Who can apply?
- Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Education, Business, Economics, Political Science, Finance, or a similar field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in education, skills-for-employment, development, and/or policy programmes
- Experience working with national and/or provincial governments, preferably in education, skills-for-employment, or broader development sectors
- Experience in education and/or skills-for-employment policy and systems strengthening, including pathways for programme scale-up and sustainability
- Fluent in English
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Application form (via the online portal)
When to apply
- Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of 2026-08-30
How to apply
- Visit the official UNOPS careers marketplace portal
- Locate the job posting for Learning and Scaling Lead, Sierra Leone (Job ID 3985)
- Submit the application through the online portal before the deadline
Additional information
- This is an ICA – LICA – Specialist – Regular (LICA 10) position
- UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes
- UNOPS will never request payments during the recruitment process
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Background checks are conducted for all final candidates
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level for staff positions
- Retainer contracts may require completion of mandatory courses without compensation
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…
- Extensive experience in education or development policy
- Proven track record of working with national government systems
- Ability to translate complex evidence into actionable policy
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires full-time on-site presence in Freetown
- Must be comfortable navigating high-level government stakeholder relationships
- Role involves potential for lower-level appointment than advertised
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a seasoned development professional looking to influence systemic change at the national level. It offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic evidence and operational policy within a high-stakes education reform environment.
Our take
Candidates with deep experience in education systems and government capacity building should apply; those seeking purely research-focused or remote roles will find this position less suitable.
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