Senior Consultant: Digital Learning and AI in Education

About

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Education and direct supervision of the Education Specialist, Quality Learning and Skills Building, the consultant will manage UNICEF Kenya’s digital learning and AI in Education portfolio. The portfolio is linked to the KCO EdTech Strategy, Global Digital Education Strategy and organizational AI strategies, and involves collaboration with UNICEF Innovation, Child Protection, the Global Center of Excellence and ESARO. The consultancy is for 11.5 months and is office-based in Nairobi with travel. Reference: 596952 Terms of service: Consultancy Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya, office-based with travel

How to apply

Submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): an up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV); cover letter; a separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template); and a technical proposal (maximum 5 pages) outlining understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, work plan, deliverables, relevant experience, and any innovative approaches intended.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in any of the following fields - Educational Technology, Digital Learning, ICT in Education, Computer Science, International Development, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Education Planning, or any other relevant field directly related to
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in programming, including demonstrated technical expertise in digital learning and implementation of Digital Literacy Programmes (DLP) initiatives, ICT integration, EdTech or related education-technology programmes.
• Previous relevant experience with UNICEF or another UN agency is an added advantage.
• Strong technical knowledge of digital learning, ICT integration, EdTech, and the responsible use of AI in education.
• Ability to design and implement digital education strategies, programmes, and school-connectivity initiatives.
• Strong programme-management skills, including planning, research, monitoring, quality assurance, and donor reporting.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and strengthen the capacity of government counterparts and implementing partners.
• Strong analytical, communication, partnership-building, and knowledge-management skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience applying digital learning approaches in low-resource, rural, refugee, or other underserved settings.
• Experience supporting government-led digital education policy, responsible AI guidance and online safety.
• Familiarity with Kenya’s education system, Competency-Based Education, and national digital learning priorities and EdTech ecosystem.
• Experience coordinating donor-funded programmes with research institutions, EdTech providers, and mobile network operators.
• Practical experience embedding disability inclusion, child online protection, data privacy, and safeguarding in digital education programmes.