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