National Consultant for the Development of FLN Policy and Implementation Plan

Develops Nigeria’s foundational literacy and numeracy policy and implementation plan by synthesising evidence, supporting federal and state education partners, and mapping non-formal learning centres to strengthen coordinated delivery of foundational learning reforms.

Department: Education Section

• Develop a national foundational literacy and numeracy policy for Nigeria
• Prepare an implementation plan for the foundational learning policy
• Review gaps identified in the foundational learning landscape analysis and related implementation evidence
• Coordinate policy development with the Federal Ministry of Education, state governments and education partners
• Map the number and locations of non-formal learning centres
• Translate evidence into practical advice for government and education stakeholders

• Master’s degree in education development, foundational learning, sustainable development, education policy, teacher training, international relations or a related field
• At least eight years of experience improving learning quality, ideally through curriculum, learning materials, teacher development or basic education pedagogy
• Experience supporting government-led education reform in Sub-Saharan Africa or a context comparable to Nigeria
• Experience developing, implementing and scaling approaches that improve learning quality in basic education
• Fluency in English

• Office-based six-month national consultancy
• Applicants must submit a TMS profile, CV, cover letter and separate financial proposal