United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We invite applications for:
Job Title: Education Manager
Job No: 596943
Duty Station: Lagos
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
How Can You Make a Difference?
- Under the supervision of the Chief of Education, the You will lead the Advancing Children’s Continuous Education and School Success ACCESS programme, which is part of EOF’s Leaf programme in Lagos.
- This is as state-level programme with the goal of enrolling over 9000 OOSC, across 7 LGAs, in schools, retain them for two years and ensure that every child progresses in their learning.
- You will be responsible for the successful planning, and implementation of this programme.
- This includes close collaboration with EOF, LASUBEB, UNICEF and the other two implementing partners to ensure that maximum success can be achieved.
- This is a results-based programme, so vision, drive and commitment are essential requirements for this role.
- This programme is a co-creation between UNICEF and LASUBEB and continual collaboration with LASUBEB is essential in this role.
- Your will also manage and coach 10-12 education experts who will each work with a group of schools in the 7 LGAs, a data consultant.
- You will have a strong education background with substantial experience in understanding the complexities of working with children and families who are out of school.
Major Responsibilities
- Programme management and reporting in Lagos Field Office on the ACCESS programmme.
- Project implementation, monitoring, and delivery of results.
- Education system strengthening.
- Communication, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
- Supervision, coaching and capacity building of the team.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: An advanced University Degree in education is required.
- Work Experience: A minimum of eight years of professional experience in programme planning, implementation and management in education.
- Skills:
- Leadership in leading, supervising and coaching a diverse team to achieve results.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing large donor-funded projects.
- Competencies in coordinating and collaborating with government and donor partners.
- Demonstrated skills in leading high-level sector coordination in the education sector.
- Excellent communication skills, including writing and oral presentation.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
- Experience in working in the education sector and with OOSC programmes in Nigeria.
- Experience in working for a UN agency or an international organization will be an asset.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are:
- Builds and maintains partnerships.
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness.
- Drive to achieve results for impact.
- Innovates and embraces change.
- Manages ambiguity and complexity.
- Thinks and acts strategically.
- Works collaboratively with others.
Application Closing Date
19th November, 2026; Central Europe Standard Time.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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