UNICEF is recruiting an international consultant to develop AI solutions for education data management in Nigeria. The 12-month assignment is remote with travel to Abuja and supports more useful education data, monitoring tools and national technical capacity.
Organization: UNICEF
Location: Remote with travel to Abuja, Nigeria · international consultancy
Contract: International consultancy, 12 months
Deadline: 28 October 2026, 11:55 p.m. West Central Africa Time (WAT)
What you will do
- Design, develop and integrate AI-enabled education-data tools.
- Pilot and refine solutions and review DHIS2 technical systems.
- Support digital education-sector planning, performance monitoring, deployment and handover.
Who can apply?
- An advanced university degree in computer science, data science, data analytics, statistics or another relevant field.
- Ten years of experience with digital/data systems and software development, including architecture, integration, code and technical documentation.
- Five years developing and implementing AI-enabled digital solutions.
- Five years in data analysis, visualization and accessible digital tools.
- Experience creating digital monitoring and evaluation tools for education-sector management.
- Practical EMIS and DHIS2 implementation, administration and support expertise, with strong English communication.
Experience with UNICEF or other international organizations is an advantage. This is a senior consultancy requiring substantial technical experience.
How to apply
Apply through UNICEF’s online recruitment portal. Submit an updated profile and CV, a cover letter and a separate financial proposal in the template linked in the vacancy. Review the full terms of reference before preparing your application.

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