Working Group and Research Coordinator
at UNESCO, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Salary
- Not given in the advert
- Closing date
- 13 December 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Level 2 - Middle
- First seen
- 11 November 2026, on UNESCO
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JOB DETAILS Type of contract : Consultancy Level : Middle Hiring Unit : Education Duty Station : Khartoum Work location : On site Duration of contract : 11 months Hiring open to : Internal and External candidates. Application deadline (Midnight UTC+2 Time) : 18.11.2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW Sudan’s education sector continues to operate in a complex and rapidly evolving context, requiring sustained coordination among national authorities, development partners, UN agencies, civil society organizations and other education stakeholders. Within this environment, maintaining a common framework for sector priorities, coordinated planning and policy dialogue is essential to ensure that available resources and technical support contribute coherently to national education objectives. The Sudan Transitional Education Plan (TEP) 2025–2027 provides this overarching framework, establishing agreed priorities for the education sector and guiding collective efforts towards maintaining access to education, improving teaching and learning, and strengthening the capacity and resilience of the education system. It also provides an important basis for aligning partner interventions, monitoring sector progress and identifying areas requiring further technical and policy attention. The Local Education Group (LEG) serves as the principal sector coordination and dialogue platform supporting this process. It brings together key education stakeholders to promote alignment around national priorities, facilitate information sharing and consultation, review progress and challenges, and strengthen coordination between government and education partners. Through its technical structures and engagement with sector partners, the LEG supports collective oversight of TEP implementation and provides a platform through which technical evidence and sector priorities can inform strategic dialogue and decision-making.PROJECT BACKGROUND UNESCO OFFICE The UNESCO Sudan Office supports national efforts to advance education, science, culture, communication and information in line with UNESCO’s mandate and national development priorities. Working closely with government institutions, UN agencies, development partners and civil society, the Office provides technical assistance, supports capacity development, promotes policy dialogue and facilitates coordination in UNESCO’s areas of competence. In the education sector, UNESCO works closely with the national education authorities and sector partners to support education planning, policy development, system strengthening and institutional capacity development. Particular attention is given to strengthening sector coordination, education data and planning, teacher development, inclusive and equitable education, alternative learning pathways, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and evidence-informed decision-making. In the current context, UNESCO also plays an important role in supporting coordinated implementation and monitoring of national education priorities through the TEP and the LEG.CONSULTANCY RATIONALE/SCOPE OF THE CONSULATNCY PROJECT BACKGROUND The Sudan Transitional Education Programme (TEP) 2025–2027 serves as the primary strategic framework for advancing national education priorities, strengthening sector policy dialogue, and supporting system-level reforms. It provides an overarching framework for coordinating and monitoring priority interventions and for promoting greater alignment among government, development partners and other education stakeholders. The System Capacity Grant (SCG) complements the TEP by providing targeted support to strengthen institutional capacities, technical mechanisms and coordination structures required for effective implementation of sector priorities. Within this framework, the Local Education Group (LEG) Technical Working Groups (TWGs) provide important technical platf