Lead Consultant – Education Sector Analysis & Planning (Egypt)

Lead Consultant – Education Sector Analysis & Planning (Egypt)

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

• 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