Education Consultant – Review of Learning & Career Pathways in Pacific Schools

About the role

UNICEF is seeking an Education Consultant to lead a comprehensive review of learning, skills development and career pathways for secondary‑school girls and boys in three Pacific Island states – Tuvalu, Kiribati and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The consultancy will generate evidence‑based recommendations to improve inclusive, gender‑responsive and disability‑aware education and TVET pathways.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a situational analysis of secondary‑education curricula, skills programmes and career guidance services in the three target countries.
• Assess the availability and quality of TVET options and their alignment with labour‑market needs.
• Analyse gender and disability dimensions that influence subject choices and career aspirations.
• Engage with ministries, schools, teachers, industry partners and youth to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
• Produce a final report with actionable recommendations for national and regional policy makers.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Proven experience conducting education research or consultancy in low‑resource or Pacific contexts.
• Strong understanding of secondary‑education systems, TVET, gender equity and disability inclusion.
• Excellent analytical, writing and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with the Pacific Regional Education Framework (PacREF) and related policy documents.