National Consultant
at UNESCO, Liberia
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- Salary
- Not given in the advert
- Closing date
- 11 December 2026
- Start
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- Type of post
- Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Level 2 - Middle
- First seen
- 3 November 2026, on UNESCO
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The advert
National Consultant (Education) Type of contract : Consultant Contract Level : Level 2 - Middle Hiring Unit : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station : Liberia Work location : On site Duration of contract : 4 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC±0 (UTC) Time) : 15/11/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismOVERVIEW The Government of Liberia recognizes Early Childhood Education (ECE) as a critical component of children’s holistic development, supporting their cognitive, physical, language, social, and emotional growth while laying a strong foundation for school readiness, lifelong learning, and well-being. Quality ECE can also contribute to improved learning outcomes throughout the education cycle when supported by inclusive provision, effective teaching, and continuity of learning. Liberia has made significant progress in expanding access to education following years of disruption caused by civil conflict, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies. However, the ECE sub-sector continues to face several challenges that affect both access and quality. These include disparities in access between urban and rural areas, inadequate learning facilities and teaching materials, insufficient numbers of trained ECE teachers, weak quality assurance mechanisms, limited financing, and inadequate coordination among institutions responsible for early childhood development and education services. Additionally, existing policy and regulatory frameworks require strengthening to respond to emerging priorities, ensure coherence across interventions, and provide clear guidance for stakeholders involved in the provision of ECE services. The Ministry of Education has identified the need to develop a comprehensive Early Childhood Education Policy that will provide a clear strategic framework for the growth and development of the sub-sector. The policy is expected to articulate a national vision for ECE, establish standards and quality benchmarks, clarify institutional roles and responsibilities, strengthen governance and accountability mechanisms, promote inclusion and equity, and guide investments and partnerships in support of quality early learning opportunities for all children in Liberia. The development of the policy is particularly important as Liberia continues to implement education sector reforms aimed at improving foundational learning. Evidence from national and international assessments highlights the importance of investing in early learning as a means of addressing learning deficits and improving educational outcomes at later stages. A dedicated ECE policy will therefore support the integration of early learning priorities into broader education sector planning and ensure that interventions are aligned with the needs of Liberian children and communities. Long Description To support this process, UNESCO, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Ministry of Education and other key stakeholders, seeks to engage a National Consultant to provide technical assistance in the development of the ECE Policy. The consultant will facilitate a participatory and evidence-based policy development process, including a review of existing legislation, policies, strategies, and research; stakeholder consultations at national and sub-national levels; analysis of challenges and opportunities within the ECE sub-sector; and preparation of policy drafts and validation materials. The consultancy will ensure that the policy development process reflects international good practices while remaining responsive to Liberia's unique social, economic, cultural, and educational context. The resulting ECE Policy and Implementation Framework will provide a roadmap for improving access, quality, equity, governance, financing, and monitoring of ECE services and will contribute to ensuring that every Liberian child has the opportunity to benefit from quality early learning experi