Education Planning and Digital Transformation (Lesotho nationals only) 12 months, Remote

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Consultant Closes 18 May 2026 9 days left

Overview

Provide technical and coordination support to the Ministry of Education and Training to strengthen programme management, financial oversight, and digital systems implementation for GPE funded programmes.


Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • 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.
Required Experience
  • 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.
Qualifications

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

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English
Languages Preferred
knowledge of Sesotho is an asset
Contract Duration
12 months
Work Modality
Remote
Remuneration
Not specified
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