Requirements

Education (required)

• A master's degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in education, international development, social science, educational technology, teacher education, learning sciences, public policy, educational planning and management, education policy or a related field.

Experience (required)

• At least 10 years of relevant work in strengthening education systems, digital transformation, and designing and running digital education programmes at national or multi-country level.

• Proven skill in bringing technology and AI into teaching and learning, and in leading digital education reforms (policy, governance, financing, curriculum and teaching).

Skills

• Digital education systems and AI in education.

• Education system strengthening and strategic policy work.

• Stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership.

Languages

• Required: fluency in English.

• Desirable: another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.

Desirable (not required)

• Experience scaling digital and blended learning programmes.

• Experience with teacher development, including structured pedagogy and/or Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL).

• Experience leading multicultural teams and multi-country work.

• Experience in resource mobilization and strategic partnerships.

• Recognized thought leadership in digital education.

• Experience in humanitarian, fragile or low-connectivity settings at country level.

Other conditions

• Selected candidates go through reference, safeguarding and background checks, and medical clearance.

• Mobility is a condition of international professional jobs at UNICEF.