National Data Consultant for ACCESS Lagos

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: National Data Consultant for ACCESS

Job no: 596822

Duty Stations: Lagos

Level: Consultancy

Contract type: Consultant

Categories: Consultant Job Summary

UNICEF seeks a Data Consultant for a 12-month assignment to support the ACCESS Education Manager in Lagos in translating agreed priorities into timely action. Embedded in LASUBEB, the consultant will develop and maintain productive working relationships with LASUBEB and implementing partners, provide a consistent link between LASUBEB, UNICEF and UiO, and follow through on agreed actions. The primary focus will be UNICEF’s programme delivery across the seven ACCESS LGAs, alongside support to other implementing partners in Lagos to obtain and use authorised DNEMIS access. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Education, the consultant will report directly to the ACCESS Education Manager in Lagos and work closely with LASUBEB, UNICEF, UiO and implementing partners. Implementation and field support will prioritise UNICEF’s seven ACCESS LGAs; support to other implementing partners will focus on authorised DNEMIS access and its practical use.

Minimum requirements

Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, Project Management, Information Management, Education Management Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in education programme implementation, government/partner engagement, or education information-system support. Demonstrated experience working across government institutions, implementing partners and technical teams to deliver agreed activities and follow through on actions. Demonstrated adaptability in learning and using digital systems for programme monitoring and reporting, and in supporting partners to use such systems. Experience organising field support, delivering practical training and helping school, LGA or partner personnel adopt programme tools and reporting processes. Experience working with government education institutions in Nigeria, preferably LASUBEB, Lagos LGAs or comparable state-level structures.

Proactive and resourceful, with demonstrated initiative in anticipating problems, proposing practical solutions and pursuing actions to completion without repeated prompting. Strong relationship-management, communication and follow-up skills, including the ability to sustain effective relationships with LASUBEB and implementing partners and escalate unresolved issues constructively. Ability to maintain clear workplans, track deadlines and competing priorities, and produce concise progress reports for decision-making. Ability to use reporting systems and spreadsheets to review programme information, identify gaps and guide follow-up; strong practical training and coaching skills. Sound understanding of OOSC programming, school-level information needs, child safeguarding and responsible handling of learner data. Language Requirements: Fluency in English

Familiarity with Lagos State education structures and experience working with UNICEF or other development partners. Experience supporting outcomes-based education programmes and evidence-informed school improvement.

11th November, 2026 West Central Africa Standard Time. How to Apply

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