Education Specialist – Uganda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Education Specialist for a education, private sector consultancy assignment financed by UNICEF in Uganda.

Aninver Development Partners SL is currently preparing a strategic proposal for a forthcoming assignment funded by UNICEF in Uganda. We are seeking a dedicated Education Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team of consultants. This initiative focuses on strengthening the education sector through enhanced engagement with the private sector to improve learning outcomes and institutional capacities across the country.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and evaluating strategic interventions that bridge educational development goals with private sector capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to impactful educational reforms and sustainable development initiatives in Uganda.

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

• Assess current challenges and opportunities within the education sector in Uganda
• Strengthen public-private partnerships to support sustainable educational development
• Improve the quality, relevance, and accessibility of educational programs
• Provide expert technical guidance to stakeholders and implementation teams

Scope of work

• Conduct comprehensive sector reviews and stakeholder consultations
• Identify strategic areas for private sector collaboration within the education framework
• Design innovative frameworks and action plans for educational enhancement
• Monitor project implementation progress and evaluate key performance indicators
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops and technical training sessions

Your role as Education Specialist

• Lead all education-related technical activities and deliverables under the assignment
• Collaborate closely with local stakeholders, institutional partners, and private sector entities
• Provide expert inputs for project reports, strategic documents, and policy recommendations
• Ensure the integration of best practices in education and private sector engagement
• Support project management teams in technical reporting and milestone tracking

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Education, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in the education sector, preferably in developing countries
• Demonstrated expertise in private sector engagement, public-private partnerships, or education reform
• Previous professional experience working in Uganda or the East African region
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Desirable

• Prior experience working with UNICEF or other major international development donors
• Familiarity with innovative financing mechanisms in the education sector

An experienced Education Specialist with a strong background in public-private partnerships and a proven track record of delivering impactful education sector projects in Uganda or similar developing contexts.

Assignment details

• Location: Uganda
• Financed by: UNICEF
• Sector: Education, private sector
• 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 Uganda.
• 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.