Lead Consultant – Education Sector Analysis & Planning (Egypt)

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​