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Education Specialist

UNICEFCairo, Egypt
Category | Grade:Professional | P-3Deadline:23 Jul 2026Job ID:594197Posted on:9 Jul 2026
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Overview

Supports UNICEF Egypt education programming through policy and economic analysis, evidence generation, monitoring and programme management focused on equitable learning, system strengthening and education financing.

Department: Education Section

Languages

Required: English

Desired: Arabic, Another UN language

Job Functions

  1. Education, Training and Capacity Building
  2. Policy, Economics and International Affairs

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership on education policy and economic analysis
  • Lead the education evidence and research agenda for policy, programme design and advocacy
  • Oversee monitoring and evaluation strategy and systems for the education portfolio
  • Manage and implement key education programmes and projects
  • Strengthen knowledge management systems within the education section
  • Provide technical expertise and management support throughout education programming processes

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in education, economics, public finance or another related field
  • Minimum five years of professional experience in programme management, education financing, education research, social policy, national system reform, public finance, system budgeting or related fields
  • Required skills include results-based management, strong analytical skills, education policy analysis and financial analysis
  • Fluency in English

Skills

Education Policy AnalysisEducation FinancingMonitoring and EvaluationResults-Based ManagementResearchData AnalysisProgramme ManagementKnowledge ManagementFinancial Analysis

Additional info

  • Fixed term appointment
  • Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF