Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Short-Term Technical Experts for a education, governance consultancy assignment financed by UNICEF in Sudan.
Aninver Development Partners is seeking qualified Short-Term Technical Experts to support a key institutional technical assistance initiative funded by UNICEF in Sudan. The overarching assignment focuses on strengthening education planning, coordination capacities, and institutional resilience across the national education sector, operating within a complex and challenging context.
The selected experts will provide targeted, specialized technical inputs to support government counterparts at both federal and state levels, helping to restore core system functions, enhance evidence-based decision-making, and ensure the effective operationalization of sector plans.
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
- Provide specialized technical expertise to support emerging needs across various education workstreams.
- Strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of government counterparts in education planning and related thematic areas.
- Support the development and implementation of practical, scalable outputs and technical guidance materials.
- Promote effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement across federal and sub-national levels.
Scope of work
- Conducting targeted technical assignments including policy review, costing exercises, data analysis, and documentation.
- Designing and delivering specialized training and facilitating participatory workshops and consultations.
- Developing technical standards, guidelines, and practical tools to support education service delivery.
- Supporting the integration of inclusive practices, gender equality, and emergency preparedness into planning processes.
- Collaborating with Ministry technical teams and development partners to validate and implement technical outputs.
Your role as Short-Term Technical Experts
- Deliver high-quality targeted technical inputs under assigned education workstreams.
- Produce specific, practical outputs aligned with project objectives and operational constraints.
- Contribute to overall quality assurance of deliverables within the technical assistance framework.
- Engage closely with Ministry technical teams, consultants, and stakeholders at federal and sub-national levels.
- Support workshop facilitation, technical consultations, and stakeholder validation processes as required.
Requirements
- Education: University degree in Education, Education Planning, Capacity Development, Public Administration, Statistics, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or other relevant discipline
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in education sector planning, institutional strengthening, training delivery, policy support, technical assistance, research, facilitation, or related thematic areas
- Languages: Fluency in English and/or Arabic depending on assignment requirements
Desirable
- Prior experience working in fragile or conflict-affected contexts, preferably in Sudan or similar settings.
A versatile and experienced technical specialist with a background in education or public administration, ready to deliver impactful short-term expertise in challenging contexts.
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.
