Education Specialist (Learning and Skills Assessment)

UNICEF

County: Nairobi
Sub-county: Nairobi
Role: Other role
Category: Other
Employment: Full Time
Deadline: 11 Nov 2026

About the job

UNICEF is recruiting an education specialist based in Nairobi for its global programme team. The specialist helps governments and UNICEF offices build better systems to measure learning and skills, and uses the evidence to shape education policy.

Key responsibilities

Give technical leadership on learning and skills assessment
Build evidence on learning outcomes
Lead partnerships and advocacy
Train and advise governments and country offices
Oversee quality and innovation

Qualifications

Master's in psychometrics, education, statistics, economics or social sciences
8+ years in learning assessment, education or labour market monitoring
Fluent English; French is an advantage
Experience with large-scale assessments is desirable

How to apply

Apply on the employer's site with your CV, cover letter and copies of your certificates.

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