Education Specialist (P-3) – Full Time – Cairo

About the role

The Education Specialist (P‑3) will support UNICEF’s education portfolio in Egypt, contributing to the design, implementation and evaluation of programmes that promote equitable access to quality education for all children. Reporting to the Chief, Education, the role combines policy analysis, research leadership and programme management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership on education policy, economic analysis, sector financing and equity‑focused resource allocation.
• Lead the development and implementation of the education evidence and research agenda, ensuring high‑quality data informs policy, programme design and advocacy.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation strategy and systems for the education portfolio, tracking results, learning and accountability.
• Manage and implement key education programmes and projects, ensuring delivery of results in line with UNICEF standards.
• Strengthen knowledge‑management processes within the education section.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to senior staff and partners on education‑related matters.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in education, economics, public policy or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in education policy analysis, research, programme management or monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience working with international organisations or NGOs in low‑ and middle‑income contexts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• No specific technical software tools are mandated in the posting.