UNICEF National Data Consultant for ACCESS in Lagos Programme 2026 – Apply by 11 November
UNICEF is inviting applications for a National Data Consultant for the ACCESS in Lagos Programme, focusing on DNEMIS Implementation Support. The consultancy is based in Lagos, Nigeria, and offers a 12-month assignment supporting education programme delivery, data systems and coordination with government and implementing partners.
The position is an office-based consultancy with travel and is particularly suited to professionals with experience in education data systems, monitoring and evaluation, programme implementation, government engagement and education management information systems.
Applications must be submitted by 11 November 2026.
UNICEF National Data Consultant – Lagos
The consultant will support UNICEF’s ACCESS Education Manager in Lagos in translating agreed programme priorities into timely action.
The consultant will be embedded within the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) and will work closely with LASUBEB, UNICEF, the University of Oslo (UiO) and implementing partners.
A key responsibility will be supporting UNICEF’s programme delivery across the seven ACCESS Local Government Areas (LGAs) while also helping other implementing partners obtain and effectively use authorised access to the District/National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS).
The role combines data and information-system support with stakeholder engagement, programme coordination, field support and practical training.
Position Details
Job Title: National Data Consultant for ACCESS in Lagos Programme (DNEMIS Implementation Support)
Job Number: 596822
Organisation: UNICEF
Contract Type: Consultant
Duty Station: Lagos, Nigeria
Level: Consultancy
Category: Education
Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Office-based with travel
Advertised: 5 November 2026
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026
Key Responsibilities
Working under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education and reporting directly to the ACCESS Education Manager in Lagos, the consultant will help coordinate programme implementation and ensure that agreed activities are followed through to completion.
The role requires the consultant to maintain productive working relationships with LASUBEB and implementing partners and serve as a consistent link between LASUBEB, UNICEF and UiO.
The consultant will focus primarily on UNICEF’s activities within the seven ACCESS LGAs and provide support to other implementing partners where authorised DNEMIS access and practical use are required.
The position also involves supporting field activities, helping partners adopt programme tools and reporting processes, and using education data to identify gaps and guide follow-up.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should have an academic background relevant to education, data management, development or programme implementation.
Suitable fields include:
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Public Policy
- Development Studies
- Project Management
- Information Management
- Education Management Information Systems
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Related disciplines
Candidates must have at least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in areas such as education programme implementation, government or partner engagement, or education information-system support.
Applicants should also demonstrate experience working across government institutions, implementing partners and technical teams to deliver agreed activities and follow up on outstanding actions.
Experience with digital systems for programme monitoring and reporting is important, as is the ability to support partners in learning and using such systems effectively.
Skills and Experience
UNICEF is seeking a proactive and resourceful consultant who can anticipate challenges, propose practical solutions and follow activities through to completion.
Strong relationship-management, communication and follow-up skills are essential. The successful candidate should be able to maintain effective relationships with LASUBEB and implementing partners while constructively escalating unresolved issues.
Candidates should also be able to maintain clear workplans, track deadlines and competing priorities, and prepare concise progress reports for decision-making.
Practical experience using reporting systems and spreadsheets to review programme information, identify gaps and support follow-up will be valuable.
The role also requires practical training and coaching skills, as the consultant will support school, LGA and partner personnel in adopting programme tools and reporting processes.
An understanding of out-of-school children (OOSC) programming, school-level information needs, child safeguarding and responsible handling of learner data is also required.
Language Requirement
Applicants must have fluency in English.
Familiarity with Lagos State education structures and previous experience working with UNICEF or other development partners would be an advantage.
Experience supporting outcomes-based education programmes and evidence-informed school improvement is also desirable.
Child Safeguarding
UNICEF has classified this consultancy as an elevated-risk role for child safeguarding. This is because the position may involve direct contact with children, access to identifiable children’s data, safeguarding-related responsibilities or other assessed risks.
Selected candidates will therefore be subject to additional vetting and assessment requirements, which may include additional criminal background checks.
UNICEF also conducts rigorous reference and background checks and verifies academic credentials and employment history.
Application Requirements
Qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through UNICEF’s Talent Management System (TMS).
Applicants should provide:
- An up-to-date TMS profile and CV.
- A cover letter.
- A separate financial proposal using the prescribed UNICEF financial proposal template.
Candidates should ensure that their financial proposal follows the required template, as UNICEF specifically states that proposals will only be accepted in the prescribed format.
Applicants should also review the complete Terms of Reference before applying.
Important Deadline
The position was advertised on 5 November 2026, and applications close on:
11 November 2026
This gives candidates only a short period to prepare and submit their applications. Applicants should therefore review the Terms of Reference carefully and ensure that their CV demonstrates relevant experience in education data systems, government engagement, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation and partner coordination.
Why Consider This UNICEF Consultancy?
The National Data Consultant role offers an opportunity to contribute to education programming in Lagos while working alongside UNICEF, LASUBEB, UiO and implementing partners.
The position combines education-sector data management with programme implementation, government coordination and capacity building. This makes it particularly relevant to professionals seeking to build or strengthen careers in education systems, development consulting, monitoring and evaluation, data management and international development.
The 12-month assignment also provides an opportunity to gain substantial experience supporting the practical use of education information systems and strengthening evidence-based programme delivery.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official UNICEF recruitment system using Job Number 596822.
Deadline: 11 November 2026
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of recruitment, selection or hiring. Applicants should never pay anyone claiming to represent UNICEF in exchange for an application, interview or appointment.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
