National Consultant - GEP3 State Output 1 Lead-Access at UNICEF

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-50-2014
Locations: Bauchi, Katsina, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara (1 post per state)
Level: National Consultant
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 11 months

Deliverables

• The consultant will ensure the effective implementation, coordination, and reporting of all activities under Output 1 of the Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP 3) in one of the respective GEP3 focus states according to the GEP3 state work plan.
• GEP3 activities are implemented in close partnership with government education agencies and civil social partners

Qualification or specialized knowledge/experience required

• Advanced degree in Education, Social Sciences, Economics or related fields
• At least 8 years of experience and demonstrated ability in supporting capacity development work in the education or social sciences
• Extensive knowledge and skills of education and social sectors in Nigeria, preferably in northern Nigeria
• Experience working on gender issues
• Strong analytical skills using diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data
• Demonstrates, applies and shares technical knowledge
• Good understanding of girls education issues, community involvement and participation
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, to varied audiences, especially in target state
• Able to set high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals
• Skills in use of Microsoft office suites are a must
• Fluency in English Language and writing skills
• Fluency in Language of the immediate environment