National Data Consultant for ACCESS at UNICEF – Lagos

UNICEF is recruiting a National Data Consultant for ACCESS in Lagos for a 12-month assignment. The consultant will support the ACCESS Education Manager with programme implementation, coordination and the practical use of authorised education information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate agreed actions and maintain working relationships between LASUBEB, UNICEF, the University of Oslo (UiO) and implementing partners.
• Support delivery in UNICEF’s seven ACCESS local government areas, with additional support for authorised DNEMIS access and use by other Lagos partners.
• Help government and partner teams use digital tools for education monitoring, reporting and follow-up.
• Organise field support and practical training for school, LGA and partner personnel.
• Maintain workplans, track commitments, identify information gaps and prepare concise progress reports.
• Support responsible handling of learner data, safeguarding and evidence-informed programme delivery.

Minimum requirements

• Academic background in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, Project Management, Information Management, Education Management Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in education programme implementation, government or partner engagement, or education information systems.
• Experience coordinating institutions, implementing partners and technical teams to deliver activities and close outstanding actions.
• Ability to learn and use digital monitoring systems and train partners in their application.
• Experience organising field support and practical training.
• Knowledge of government education institutions in Nigeria, ideally LASUBEB or comparable state structures.
• Strong communication, partnership management, initiative, reporting, coaching and spreadsheet skills.
• Understanding of out-of-school-children programming, child safeguarding and responsible learner-data handling.
• Fluency in English.

Desirable experience

Experience with Lagos education structures, UNICEF or development partners, outcomes-based education programmes and evidence-informed school improvement is desirable.