Lead Consultant – Education Sector Analysis &
Planning (Egypt)
Location: Remote with potential travel to Egypt
Contract Type: Consultancy (project-based)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Lead Consultant to lead
a high-profile international education programme supporting the Ministry of
Education and Technical Education in Egypt.
This assignment will deliver technical assistance to
strengthen institutional capacity for:
Education
Sector Analysis (ESA)
Education
Sector Planning (ESP)
Implementation,
monitoring, and reform delivery
The work will involve close collaboration with government
stakeholders and international partners to support evidence-based, sustainable
education reform.
Role Overview
The Lead Consultant will provide overall technical
leadership and strategic direction for the programme. Key responsibilities
include:
Leading
the delivery of ESA updates and sector planning processes
Managing
and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team of consultants
Providing
technical oversight and quality assurance across all outputs
Leading
engagement with Ministry stakeholders and development partners
Designing
and delivering capacity strengthening activities (workshops,
mentoring, technical clinics)
Ensuring
outputs are aligned with national priorities and implementation system
Requirements
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Master’s
degree (or higher) in education, economics, public policy, or related
field
15+
years’ experience in education sector development or related fields
Demonstrated
experience leading:
Education
Sector Analysis (ESA)
Education
Sector Plans or similar national-level strategies
Proven
track record managing complex, multi-expert consultancy teams
Extensive
experience working with Ministries of Education and/or government
systems
Strong
experience producing high-quality technical reports and policy outputs
Proven
ability to deliver capacity building and institutional strengthening
Desirable Experience (Strongly Preferred)
Experience
working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, ideally
including Egypt
Familiarity
with Global Partnership for Education (GPE) processes
Experience
working in large-scale national education reform programmes
Language Requirements
Fluency
in English (required)
Arabic
language skills are highly desirable but not essential
Key Competencies
Strategic
leadership and programme oversight
Strong
stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Excellent
analytical and report-writing capability
Ability
to translate evidence into practical, implementable policy and plans
Experience
working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Application Instructions
Please submit:
CV
(max 3–4 pages, highlighting relevant assignments)
Brief
statement of suitability
Availability
and daily rate
Benefits
How to Apply
Please apply using the link below (cover letter required):
https://zrec.eu/wpeq0