Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Education Planning Specialist for a education, governance consultancy assignment financed by UNICEF in Sudan.
Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a proposal for an upcoming institutional technical assistance initiative funded by UNICEF in Sudan. The overarching goal is to strengthen education planning and coordination capacities across federal and decentralized levels to restore core system functions and promote a more resilient education sector.
We are seeking a qualified Education Planning Specialist to support the translation of sector priorities into costed, implementable operational plans and results frameworks. This key role will contribute directly to enhancing evidence-based decision-making and institutional effectiveness within the education governance framework.
Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.
Objectives of the assignment
- Strengthen the technical capacities of education planning teams at federal and state levels.
- Develop prioritized, costed, and implementable education plans responding to evolving sector needs.
- Improve coordination, coherence, and alignment among key education stakeholders.
- Promote the integration of gender equality, disability inclusion, and climate resilience in planning.
- Enhance the use of data and evidence in planning, monitoring, and decision-making processes.
Scope of work
- Conduct rapid assessments of planning capacities at federal and state levels.
- Translate transitional education plan priorities into costed operational plans aligned with annual work plans.
- Establish and strengthen federal-state coordination platforms and multi-stakeholder engagement.
- Strengthen the use of administrative data and rapid surveys within planning and monitoring frameworks.
- Integrate gender equality, disability inclusion, and climate resilience into planning processes.
- Strengthen internal workflows, planning cycles, and standard operating procedures to improve institutional accountability.
- Provide targeted technical support for priority areas including accelerated learning, financing, and textbooks.
Your role as Education Planning Specialist
- Support the preparation of costed operational plans, sector plans, annual implementation plans, and results frameworks.
- Apply robust education planning processes, prioritization methodologies, and implementation monitoring tools.
- Translate complex policy and sector priorities into practical, implementable planning outputs.
- Collaborate closely with Ministries of Education and development partners throughout education planning processes.
- Ensure alignment of operational plans with partner frameworks and current operational constraints.
- Deliver high-quality analytical reports and documentation supporting evidence-based planning.
Requirements
- Education: Advanced university degree in Education Planning, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in education sector planning, operational planning, budgeting, costing, and implementation support
- Languages: Fluency in English required; Arabic recommended
Desirable
- Working knowledge or fluency in Arabic.
- Prior professional experience working in fragile or conflict-affected contexts, particularly in Sudan or similar settings.
Assignment details
- Location: Sudan
- Financed by: UNICEF
- Sector: Education, governance
- Estimated duration: 18 months
- Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)
About Aninver Development Partners
Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.
Why apply
- Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNICEF-financed project in Sudan.
- Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
- Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.
How to apply
Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.
Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.
What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.
