Ghana Program Consultant/Education Outcomes Fund/Ghana, Accra /remote Req#584567

UNICEF; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international children's organization is seeking a Remote Ghana Program Consultant to enhance Ghana's education system through technical support and strategic project management. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in educational program coordination, strong project management skills, and a collaborative approach to working with government officials. This role includes responsibilities such as delivering key reports, stakeholder engagement, and site visits. Competitive compensation offered.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Opportunity to make a significant impact

Collaboration with global partners

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in education, program coordination, or consulting.
• Experience with Ministry of Education in Ghana on key priorities.
• Strong project management expertise with a successful delivery track record.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical program management support to GEOP Management Unit.
• Ensure smooth coordination and timely information sharing.
• Conduct site visits and provide detailed reports.

Skills

Program coordination

Project management

Team collaboration

Education sector knowledge

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

About UNICEF

Consultancy Title: Ghana Program Consultant

Division/Duty Station: Education Outcomes Fund, UNICEF

Home/ Office Based: Remote

Background

The purpose of activity/assignment is to support the Ghana Education Outcomes Programme (GEOP) in Accra, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the World Bank and the UK Government (FCDO). EOF helps deliver a programme that aims to improve literacy and numeracy in primary schools and reintegrate out-of-school children into mainstream education. The consultant will provide technical and programme management support to the Ministry of Education’s GEOP Management Unit, complementing EOF’s remote team to strengthen in-country capacity, enhance stakeholder engagement, and contribute to effective delivery through advisory support, coordination, and knowledge-sharing.

Scope of Work

The consultant will provide technical programme management support to the Ministry of Education’s GEOP Management Unit to support effective delivery of the GEOP programme, ensuring smooth coordination, timely information-sharing, and effective implementation support.

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables

1. Work Assignment Overview/Deliverables and Outputs/Delivery deadline
   • Deliverable 1: 2 milestone tracking reports (2 pages each); 2 updates to risk register (Excel); 2 summary performance reports (5–8 pages each)
   • Delivery: 1 tracking report, 1 risk register update and 1 summary performance management report by 31.03.2026; the remainder by 30.04.2026
2. Deliverable 2:
   • 6 grantee query and coordination logs (2–3 pages each)
   • Summary of recurring themes/issues (updated twice)
   • Delivery: grantee logs and themes by 30.02.2026; remainder by 30.04.2026
3. Deliverable 3:
   • 2 operational workshops (approx. 1 day each)
   • Workshop decks and short summaries (3 pages each)
   • Delivery: by 30.04.2026
4. Deliverable 4:
   • 2 site visits
   • 2 site visit reports (5 pages each), including safeguarding assessments, tailored recommendations, and updates on previous improvements
   • Delivery: 1 site visit by 31.01.2026; remainder by 30.04.2026
5. Deliverable 5:
   • 2 implementation guidance notes (3–4 pages each)
   • Topics may include referrals, peer learning models, registration support, etc.
   • Delivery: 1 by 31.01.2026; second by 30.04.2026
6. Deliverable 6:
   • Drafted communications calendar and asset tracker for 2026-2027
   • Draft and quality assure at least 2 third-party content products (videos, infographics, photo essays)
   • Vendor briefings and review notes for at least 2 creative service providers
   • Dissemination plans for at least 1 key visibility moment (e.g., launch, annual learning event, evaluation release)
   • Delivery: Communications calendar and asset tracker by 30.11.2025; remainder by 30.04.2026
7. Travel: estimated 2 site visits

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Economics, Politics, Public Policy, or a related field is required.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in education, program coordination, consulting, or a related field.
• A strong education sector background with significant experience working with the Ministry of Education in Ghana to deliver key sectoral priorities in advisory or management capacity.
• Strong project management expertise with a track record of driving or supporting effective programme delivery.
• Excellent adaptive management skills, responsiveness, agility, and strong team collaboration with government officials in a technical advisory capacity.
• Demonstrable experience working with donors and development partners.
• Strong track record of working effectively with senior government officials.
• Good understanding of the policy, political and operational context of education sector delivery in Ghana, ideally focused on foundational learning and/or basic education initiatives.
• Experience working for or with respected education sector NGOs.

Requirements

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and:

• Upload copy of academic credentials
• Financial proposal including: costs per deliverable and total lump-sum (USD); travel costs and daily subsistence allowance if applicable; other estimated costs (visa, health insurance, living costs); indicate availability
• Any emergent/unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF
• At contract award, the selected candidate must have current health insurance coverage
• Payment will be based on submission of agreed deliverables; UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment for substandard or delayed deliverables

Other Information

• U.S. Visa information: If the candidate and household reside in the United States under a non-G4 visa, visa status may need to be changed and family members may require employment authorization to work, if applicable.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage.
• For Every Child: UNICEF’s values and competencies; refer to the competency framework documented by UNICEF.
• UNICEF offers reasonable accommodations for consultants with disabilities during the selection process and assignment.
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination; background checks and credential verifications will be conducted.
• Remarks: Consultants are not staff; conditions of service are governed by the contract and relevant general conditions. Consultants are responsible for their taxes and duties.
• The selected candidate must ensure visa and health insurance validity for the contract duration and may need to be fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 per WHO guidance if traveling or interacting with communities.