Job Opportunity at International Consultant for AI Solutions for Education Data Management
UNICEF Job Opportunity: International Consultant for AI Solutions for Education Data Management
Position Overview
Position Title: International Consultant for AI Solutions for Education Data Management
Employer: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria (Remote with Travel)
Contract Type: Consultancy
Duration: 12 Months
Job Number: 596456
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
About UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, save lives, and help children reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence.
UNICEF is seeking an International Consultant to develop and implement artificial intelligence solutions for education data management and strengthen digital systems for education planning, monitoring, and decision-making in Nigeria.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief of Education, the consultant will support the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI-enabled solutions for education data management. The assignment will also strengthen the Education Management Information System (EMIS) and support technical improvements to DHIS2 platforms and national data systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the inception and design of AI solutions for education data management.
Develop and integrate AI-enabled digital solutions into existing data systems.
Conduct pilot testing and refine solutions based on feedback and findings.
Undertake technical reviews of DHIS2 systems and strengthen national technical capacity.
Support digital sector planning and performance monitoring.
Oversee deployment, documentation, and handover of developed solutions.
Develop user-friendly digital tools to improve education data analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, or another relevant field.
Experience Requirements:
At least 10 years of experience supporting digital systems, data systems, and software development (including system architecture, configurations, integrations, source code, and technical documentation for national data systems).
At least 5 years of experience developing and implementing AI-enabled digital solutions.
At least 5 years of experience in data analysis, data visualisation, and the development of user-friendly digital tools.
Demonstrated experience supporting education sector management through digital monitoring and evaluation tools.
Technical Expertise: Strong practical expertise in Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) implementation, configuration, system administration, and technical support—particularly DHIS2 systems and platforms.
Communication: Strong written and spoken English communication skills are required.
Preferred: Experience working with UNICEF or other international organisations will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents through the official UNICEF Talent Management System (TMS) recruitment portal:
An updated TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV).
A cover letter.
A separate financial proposal using the official template provided by UNICEF.
Applicants should review the full Terms of Reference (ToR) and financial proposal template through the official vacancy page before applying.
Additional Information: UNICEF does not charge application or recruitment processing fees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified professionals with relevant AI development, digital systems, and education data management experience are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline.
