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The consultant will be responsible for implementing a programme to strengthen lifelong learning systems in partner countries and developing capacity-building resources for learning cities, including support to Ukraine.
Job Responsibility
Lead implementation of the UIL-SOU LLL systems programme for 2026, providing context-specific technical support to three partner countries
Lead the stock-taking exercise for the three participating countries
Develop and iteratively refine draft country profiles for each of the three countries
Support participating countries in articulating priorities for system strengthening
Coordinate and deliver online capacity-building activities and technical exchange sessions with country teams
Prepare and follow up on national or sub-regional policy dialogues for each participating country
Lead UIL’s work on developing capacity-building resources for learning cities in 2026
Finalise and revise draft modules for each resource
Coordinate consultation, review and revision processes with GNLC cities, UIL staff and external experts
Support the editorial, design and publication process
Lead UIL’s technical support to Ukraine in 2026
Requirements
Master's degree in education, international development, political science, social sciences or a related field
At least five years of relevant professional experience in education policy, lifelong learning or international cooperation
Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating multi-stakeholder activities
Experience working with or in support of local and municipal authorities, city networks or decentralized governance structures
Fluency in English is required
Nice to have
Experience in analyzing education systems in challenging or crisis-affected contexts would be an asset
Familiarity with UNESCO's normative frameworks and programmes in lifelong learning and education
Prior experience within the UNESCO system, particularly with UIL or the GNLC, would be a strong advantage
Engagement with academic or policy research on education, lifelong learning or related themes
Working knowledge of French would be an asset
Proficiency in standard office and collaboration tools
experience with data visualization or reporting tools would be an advantage