International consultant for AI solutions for education data management, Education, Abuja, Nigeria, 12 months, remote+travel # 596456

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

Under the supervision of Chief of Education, the consultant will undertake the following tasks.

1.          Inception and design

2.          AI development and integration 

3.          Pilot and refinement

4.          DHIS2 technical review and national capacity

5.          Digital sector plans and performance monitoring

6.          Deployment and handover

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR AI edu dm.pdf

• Advanced university degree in computer science, data science, data analytics, statistics or other relevant fields

• Strong communication skills in English.

• Ten years of experience in supporting digital systems, data systems and software development, including review and development of system architecture, configurations, integrations, source code and technical documentation, for national data systems.
• Five years of experience in developing and implementing AI-enabled digital solutions.
• Five years of experience in data analysis, visualization and development of user-friendly digital tools.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting education sector management through creation of digitalized monitoring and evaluation tools.

• Strong practical expertise in EMIS implementation, configuration, system administration and technical support, especially in DHIS2 systems and platforms.

• Experience in working for UNICEF or international organizations.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Financial proposal AI edu dm TO COMPLETE.docx

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 W. Central Africa Standard Time

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