[Hiring] Education Planning and Digital Transformation @AGORA

Role Description

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound, hands-on technical and coordination support to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to strengthen programme management, financial oversight, and digital systems implementation within the context of GPE funded programmes.

Specifically, the consultancy is intended to:

• Enable MoET Planning Department to exercise effective operational oversight over GPE funded Direct Cash Transfers (DCTs) through practical tools, standardized processes, and regular reporting;
• Support the translation of programme implementation data into timely, compliant financial liquidation and reporting;
• Deliver and support priority digital systems and coordination functions that contribute to improved sector management and evidence-based decision making;
• Strengthen institutional capacity by ensuring that systems, tools, and processes introduced through the consultancy are operational, used, and owned by MoET staff.

The consultancy is designed as a results-based, systems-oriented assignment, focused on establishing sustainable practices and tools that can continue to function beyond the duration of the contract.

The main objectives of the assignment are to:

• Establish and operationalize a functioning GPE DCT oversight, tracking, and reporting system within MoET Planning Department;
• Deliver targeted digital system outputs and coordination support aligned to MoET priorities, within a clearly bound and realistic scope.

Note: It should be noted that UNICEF will not provide work equipment (laptop etc) or cover travel costs. Any such cost must be factored into the consultancy fee.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, Information Systems, Public Administration, Economics, or related field.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in education programme management, financial oversight, data systems, or digital transformation.
• Experience in designing, managing, or integrating digital systems such as HRIS, EFMS, or educational management systems.
• Experience in effectively facilitating the collaborative work of a wide range of stakeholders, including government and development partners.
• Proven skills in ICT infrastructure setup, capacity building, and system interoperability.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Sesotho is an asset.
• Familiarity with UNICEF HACT procedures and GPE grants is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in web development using at least one server-side scripting language (C#, PHP, Python or similar) and SQL.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.