UNICEF

Education Consultant – Education Sector Transformation and Change Management (Nationals Only), Gaborone, Botswana #593435

Duty station
🇧🇼 Botswana
Country / area
Botswana
Region
Africa
UN system
Fund/Programme
Closes
in 13 days Source: 23:55, Jun 17, 2026 Africa/Gaborone

About this role

The Education Consultant will support UNICEF Botswana's efforts to strengthen equitable and quality education systems in partnership with the Government, civil society, and development partners. The role focuses on education sector transformation and change management, requiring expertise in policy development, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of educational reforms. The consultant will work in Gaborone, Botswana, and must be a national of Botswana. The position involves supporting the country programme's objectives related to education system strengthening, public finance for children, data systems, and institutional effectiveness in child-focused sectors.

Key requirements

  • 5+ years professional experience in education sector transformation
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
  • Fluency in English

Nice to have

  • Experience with UNESCO or UNICEF programmes
  • Knowledge of Botswana's education system
  • Experience in policy advocacy

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in education sector transformation and change management.
Required degree
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field is required.
Languages
English

UNICEF Botswana works in partnership with Government, civil society, and development partners to advance the rights and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Under its Country Programme, UNICEF supports Botswana’s efforts to: • Strengthen equitable and quality education systems, • Improve public finance for children, • Enhance data systems and evidence-based planning, and • Promote institutional effectiveness and accountability in child-focused sectors. Location: Botswana Deadline: 17 Jun 2026 11:55 PM

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