Individual Consultant – Campus Africa Programme Implementation Support at UNESCO

UNESCO is seeking an Individual Consultant to provide technical and programmatic support to the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) in implementing the 2026–2027 Campus Africa workplan. The consultancy will focus on strengthening research capacity, improving the relevance and quality of higher education, developing quality assurance systems, and supporting institutional governance across Eastern Africa.

The successful consultant will contribute to several regional higher education initiatives, including applied STEM research, digital skills and AI initiatives, student social entrepreneurship, recognition of qualifications, and the implementation of the Addis Ababa Convention. The role also involves coordination, partnership development, research, proposal writing, stakeholder engagement, and participation in regional workshops.

Responsibilities

• Finalise the “Empowering Women in Applied STEM: Advancing Gender-Responsive Career Services in Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Technology” research project across selected Anglophone Eastern African countries.

• Support the publication and dissemination of the pilot phase of the “Empowering Women in Applied STEM” research project.

  

• Provide technical and programmatic support to the Education Track of the East African Alliance for Digital Skills, AI Research and Innovation (AI for EAC).

• Support AI-related higher education initiatives.

  

• Strengthen social entrepreneurship skills for student innovators in East Africa.

• Provide follow-up support to student innovation initiatives.

  

• Explore opportunities for expanding social entrepreneurship programmes across the region.

• Promote awareness and regional dialogue on the recognition of qualifications.

  

• Support capacity-building activities related to the implementation of the Addis Ababa Convention.

• Provide implementation and coordination support to Campus Africa activities.

• Support partnership development and stakeholder engagement.

• Draft proposals and other programme documents.

• Participate in workshops and regional activities across Eastern Africa.

• Provide technical and programmatic inputs to Campus Africa workstreams.

• Produce high-quality reports, briefs, recommendations, and other programme documentation.

Qualifications Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to produce high-quality reports, briefs, and proposals for diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• Ability to synthesise complex information and produce evidence-based recommendations.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

• Strong ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-engagement skills.

• Proficiency in standard office software.

• Experience with knowledge-management platforms or databases is an added advantage.

• Knowledge of French is an asset.

• Knowledge of the East African Community (EAC).

• Knowledge of the African Union (AU).

• Knowledge of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

• Knowledge of the Addis Ababa Convention.

• Knowledge of the EAC AI Strategy.

Job Details

• Position: Individual Consultant – Campus Africa Programme Implementation Support

• Organisation: UNESCO

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Employment Type: Contract

• Salary: Negotiable

• Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates must complete the application process through the official UNESCO Careers portal and also submit their application documents by email.

Applicants should:

• Complete the online application through the UNESCO Careers portal.

• Prepare a current CV or resume detailing relevant qualifications and experience.

• Prepare a cover letter of not more than two pages explaining suitability for the assignment.

• Provide a description of the proposed approach to the assignment, including inputs required from UNESCO.

• Provide contact details for two professional referees.

• Provide a writing sample, such as a policy brief or research report.

• State the overall cost of the assignment as a lump sum in US dollars.

Email the application documents to [email protected]

• Use “Campus Africa Consultant” as the email subject line.

• Submit the application by 3 September 2026.

Final Thoughts

This consultancy is suited to professionals with strong research, programme implementation, higher education, policy, stakeholder engagement, and regional development experience. Candidates who can manage multiple workstreams, produce evidence-based outputs, and work effectively with stakeholders across Eastern Africa should consider applying before the 3 September 2026 deadline.