Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Monitoring, Data and Reporting Specialist for a education, governance consultancy assignment financed by UNICEF in Sudan.
Aninver Development Partners SL is currently seeking an expert for the Monitoring, Data and Reporting Specialist position for an upcoming institutional technical assistance initiative funded by UNICEF in Sudan. The assignment aims to strengthen the technical capacities of education planning teams at both federal and state levels, enabling them to develop prioritized, costed, and implementable education plans that respond effectively to the evolving needs of the sector.
The initiative focuses on restoring core system functions, enhancing evidence-based decision-making, and reinforcing monitoring mechanisms across the education sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving data-driven planning and ensuring robust tracking and reporting mechanisms are embedded within the national and state education systems over the course of the project.
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 use of data and evidence in planning, monitoring, and decision-making processes across federal and state education institutions.
- Improve institutional efficiency, accountability, and reporting mechanisms within the education sector.
- Support the integration of rapid survey and administrative data into comprehensive planning and monitoring frameworks.
- Promote the institutionalization of data use within regular education planning cycles.
Scope of work
- Conduct a rapid assessment of planning and monitoring capacities at federal and state levels.
- Strengthen the use of Rapid Survey and administrative data to support sector analysis.
- Support the integration of data into existing planning and monitoring frameworks.
- Develop user-friendly dashboards and decision-support tools for education stakeholders.
- Promote the institutionalization of data use within regular institutional planning cycles.
- Improve transparency, accountability, and reporting mechanisms across the sector.
- Strengthen internal workflows and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data management.
Your role as Monitoring, Data and Reporting Specialist
- Design and implement monitoring tools, reporting templates, dashboards, and analytical products to support education planning and decision-making.
- Consolidate data from multiple sources and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers.
- Support evidence-based planning, monitoring, and reporting processes across federal and state levels.
- Collaborate with ministry technical teams and development partners to harmonize data systems and reporting standards.
- Contribute to the overall quality of assignment deliverables by ensuring accurate data integration and robust results tracking.
- Facilitate technical consultations and build institutional capacity in data management, monitoring systems, and sector reporting.
Requirements
- Education: Advanced university degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Education Planning, Data Management, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring systems, data analysis, education sector reporting, and results tracking
- Languages: Fluency in English required
Desirable
- Experience working with government or development sector reporting systems.
- Prior professional experience in fragile or conflict-affected contexts, preferably in Sudan or similar settings.
- Knowledge of Arabic is considered an advantageous asset.
An experienced Monitoring, Data and Reporting Specialist with a strong background in education sector data management, evidence-based planning, and results tracking in complex operating environments.
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.
