Overview

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is seeking an Education Specialist for its Education Programme in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. This international volunteer role supports strengthening foundational learning and skills development for children and adolescents, contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 4.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of education programme activities.
Strengthen literacy, numeracy, and skills development initiatives for children and adolescents.
Promote innovative learning approaches including digital and technology-based education tools.
Support teacher training, school leadership development, and strategies to prevent school dropout.
Contribute to data collection, sector analysis, and education research.
Support programme monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based reporting.
Document best practices and lessons learned to strengthen education policy and programming.
Support coordination within the Education and Sports Sector Working Group and UN Education Working Group.
Facilitate collaboration between government institutions, development partners, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders.
Assist in expanding partnerships, including initiatives supported by the Global Partnership for Education.
Support donor reporting, resource mobilization, and advocacy efforts.
Contribute to annual planning, programme reviews, and funding proposals.
Assist with coordination of donor visits and programme documentation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, International Development, or related fields.
Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in education, development programmes, or social policy.
Fluency in English.
Must be a national of a country other than Lao PDR.
Desirable: Experience working with international organizations (e.g., UN), government institutions in developing countries, and knowledge of foundational learning, education systems strengthening, or digital learning initiatives.