Education Specialist – Fixed-Term – Antananarivo

About the role

The Education Specialist will support the design, implementation and monitoring of UNICEF's education programmes in Madagascar. Working under the guidance of the Chief Education Officer (P4), the role focuses on improving learning outcomes and ensuring inclusive education for marginalized children.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and prepare education sector programmes and project proposals.
• Manage, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on education projects.
• Provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming cycle.
• Ensure alignment with UNICEF’s results‑based management (RBM) approach and strategic plans.
• Collaborate with government, partners and stakeholders to promote equitable and inclusive education.

Required profile

• Relevant higher‑education degree in Education, International Development or a related field.
• Experience in managing education programmes in low‑resource settings.
• Strong understanding of equity, inclusion and child‑rights principles.
• Ability to work under supervision of senior staff and within multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to UNICEF’s mission of advancing children’s rights.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.