UNICEF
Consultant for the development of FLN Policy and implementation plan (Internationals only), Nigeria, Abuja (Office-based), 6 months, #594660
- Duty station
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Country / area
- Nigeria
- Region
- Africa
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Title
- Consultant for the development of FLN Policy and implementation plan (Internationals only), Nigeria, Abuja (Office-based), 6 months, #594660
- Organization
- UNICEF
- Location
- Nigeria
- Deadline
- 28 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
- Closes
- 7/28/2026, 10:55:00 PM
About this role
UNICEF is seeking a Consultant to support the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria by developing a Foundational Learning (FLN) Policy and an associated implementation plan. The role involves building upon existing FLN landscape analyses and evidence to address identified gaps in implementation across Nigerian states. The consultant will collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Education, State governments, and partners to map the number and location of non-formal learning centers. This assignment contributes to UNICEF’s country programme for 2026–2027. The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, on an office-based basis, with a contract duration of six months. The posting explicitly restricts applications to international candidates only.
Key requirements
- International candidate only
Nice to have
As part of its efforts to support the coordination of foundational learning in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education, through the Director of Basic Education, has requested UNICEF to support the development of the FLN Policy for Nigeria. This will build on the identified gaps in the FLN Landscape analysis and other evidence on FLN implementation across the states. The consultant will also work with FME, State governments, and partners to map the number and location of non-formal learning centers. To support these requests from FME, UNICEF seeks a consultant to undertake the work which will contribute to UNICEF’s country programme for 2026 – 2027. Location: Nigeria Deadline: 28 Jul 2026 11:55 PM
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