International Consultant for AI Solutions for Education Data Management

Employer: UNICEF

Abuja, Nigeria

Consultancy

12 months

Remote + travel

Job reference

596456

Job category

Education

Published

21 October 2026

Application deadline

28 October 2026

Vacancy status: Open as listed by UNICEF. Confirm current availability on the official portal before applying.

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1. Organization Details

• Organization: UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)

• Organization type: United Nations organization.

• Sector: Education, child development, digital transformation.

• Official website: www.unicef.org

• Recruitment portal: UNICEF Careers

2. Job Description

UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to improve education data management and strengthen the usability of Nigeria's Digital Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS), developed with support from UNICEF and the Federal Ministry of Education using the DHIS2 platform.

The consultant will help make education data easier for decision-makers to interpret and use, develop and integrate AI-enabled solutions, and strengthen national technical capacity to maintain and sustain the system.

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3. Qualifications and Requirements

Education

- Advanced university degree in computer science, data science, data analytics, statistics, or another relevant field.

Work experience

• At least 10 years of experience supporting digital systems, data systems, and software development for national data systems.

• At least 5 years of experience developing and implementing AI-enabled digital solutions.

• At least 5 years of experience in data analysis, visualization, and developing user-friendly digital tools.

• Demonstrated experience developing digital monitoring and evaluation tools for education-sector management.

Skills and technical expertise

• Strong practical expertise in Education Management Information Systems (EMIS).

• Experience with DHIS2 implementation, configuration, system administration, and technical support.

• Strong English communication skills.

Desirable qualification: Experience working with UNICEF or other international organizations.

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4. Salary and Employment Terms

• Contract duration: 12 months.

• Employment arrangement: International consultancy.

• Work arrangement: Remote work with travel requirements.

• Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria.

• Salary and consultancy fee: Not specified in the available vacancy summary. Applicants should consult the official announcement and required financial proposal template for the applicable terms.

5. Required Application Documents

Applicants are required to submit:

• An up-to-date Talent Management System (TMS) profile and CV.

• Cover letter.

• Separate financial proposal using UNICEF's specified template.

Review the official announcement for the exact document requirements and downloadable templates.

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6. Source and Verification

• Official source: UNICEF Careers.

• Job reference: 596456.

• Publication date: 21 October 2026.

• Application deadline: 28 October 2026, at 11:55 p.m. West Central Africa Time, according to the listing.

• Verification status: Official source confirmed — the vacancy appears on UNICEF's official recruitment website. Current availability should be rechecked before publication.

  

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7. Method of Application

Applications must be submitted online through UNICEF's Talent Management System (TMS). Prepare the required CV, cover letter, and financial proposal, then follow the instructions in the official vacancy announcement.

Recruitment safety: UNICEF states that it does not charge processing fees at any stage of recruitment and does not request applicants' bank account information.

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