Lead Consultant – Education Sector Analysis & Plan

Job Summary

Lead Consultant Education Sector Analysis & Planning (Egypt)

Location: Remote with potential travel to Egypt

Contract Type: Consultancy (project-based)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Consultant to lead a high-profile international education programme supporting the Ministry of Education and Technical Education in Egypt.

This assignment will deliver technical assistance to strengthen institutional capacity for:

• Education Sector Analysis (ESA)
  
• Education Sector Planning (ESP)
  
• Implementation monitoring and reform delivery
  

The work will involve close collaboration with government stakeholders and international partners to support evidence-based sustainable education reform.

Role Overview

The Lead Consultant will provide overall technical leadership and strategic direction for the programme. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of ESA updates and sector planning processes
  
• Managing and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of consultants
  
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance across all outputs
  
• Leading engagement with Ministry stakeholders and development partners
  
• Designing and delivering capacity strengthening activities (workshops mentoring technical clinics)
  
• Ensuring outputs are aligned with national priorities and implementation system
  

Requirements

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Masters degree (or higher) in education economics public policy or related field
  
• 15 years experience in education sector development or related fields
  
• Demonstrated experience leading:
  
• Education Sector Analysis (ESA)
  
• Education Sector Plans or similar national-level strategies
  
• Proven track record managing complex multi-expert consultancy teams
  
• Extensive experience working with Ministries of Education and/or government systems
  
• Strong experience producing high-quality technical reports and policy outputs
  
• Proven ability to deliver capacity building and institutional strengthening
  

Desirable Experience (Strongly Preferred)

• Experience working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region ideally including Egypt
  
• Familiarity with Global Partnership for Education (GPE) processes
  
• Experience working in large-scale national education reform programmes
  

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (required)
  
• Arabic language skills are highly desirable but not essential
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership and programme oversight
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
  
• Excellent analytical and report-writing capability
  
• Ability to translate evidence into practical implementable policy and plans
  
• Experience working in complex multi-stakeholder environments
  

Application Instructions

Please submit:

• CV (max 34 pages highlighting relevant assignments)
  
• Brief statement of suitability
  
• Availability and daily rate
  

Benefits

How to Apply

Please apply using the link below (cover letter required):

Required Skills:

Essential Experience & Qualifications Masters degree (or higher) in education economics public policy or related field 15 years experience in education sector development or related fields Demonstrated experience leading: Education Sector Analysis (ESA) Education Sector Plans or similar national-level strategies Proven track record managing complex multi-expert consultancy teams Extensive experience working with Ministries of Education and/or government systems Strong experience producing high-quality technical reports and policy outputs Proven ability to deliver capacity building and institutional strengthening Desirable Experience (Strongly Preferred) Experience working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region ideally including Egypt Familiarity with Global Partnership for Education (GPE) processes Experience working in large-scale national education reform programmes Language Requirements Fluency in English (required) Arabic language skills are highly desirable but not essential Key Competencies Strategic leadership and programme oversight Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills Excellent analytical and report-writing capability Ability to translate evidence into practical implementable policy and plans Experience working in complex multi-stakeholder environments Application Instructions Please submit: CV (max 34 pages highlighting relevant assignments) Brief statement of suitability Availability and daily rate

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