Adolescent Education Pathways Consultant (Remote)

Unicef; Málaga; Hybrid; EUR 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Spain invites a consultant for a 11-month engagement focused on expanding quality, flexible education opportunities for adolescents in fragile contexts. The assignment will identify and analyze approaches, examine certification and progression pathways, and develop practical guidance for country offices and partners, with emphasis on displacement settings.

Proficiency in English is required, Arabic is a plus; Master’s in education or related field and 8+ years in education systems

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, development studies, monitoring & evaluation or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in education systems strengthening, with demonstrated expertise in Multiple Flexible Pathways (MFPs), secondary education, and skills development.
• Proven experience in designing and operationalizing system-level reforms, including integration of non-formal and alternative pathways within national education systems, and alignment with qualification frameworks, certification systems, and learning-to-earning pathways.
• Strong track record of working in humanitarian and development contexts.
• Proficiency in English. Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage.

Skills

System-level reforms

Non-formal pathways

Qualification frameworks

Learning-to-earning

Humanitarian context

Education

Master's degree in education

Job description

UNICEF Spain invites a consultant for a 11-month engagement focused on expanding quality, flexible education opportunities for adolescents in fragile contexts. The assignment will identify and analyze approaches, examine certification and progression pathways, and develop practical guidance for country offices and partners, with emphasis on displacement settings.

Proficiency in English is required, Arabic is a plus; Master’s in education or related field and 8+ years in education systems