Inclusive Education Consultant, Program, Education Section, Nairobi, Kenya, (open for national consultants) Remote/Office-based +Travel, #592863

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION CONSULTANT UNICEF Kenya Country Office Nairobi, Kenya (National Consultants Welcome) Remote/Office-based with Travel Contract Duration: 16.5 months Position Reference: #592863 ABOUT THE ROLE UNICEF operates across more than 190 countries and territories, championing the rights and potential of children from early childhood through adolescence. We are seeking an Inclusive Education Consultant to join our Education Section and deliver targeted technical expertise that advances inclusive education and access across Kenya. Reporting to the Education Specialist for Access and Inclusion, you will provide specialized implementation support and drive measurable outcomes aligned with UNICEF Kenya's Inclusive Education and Access portfolio. This role combines strategic advisory work with hands-on technical assistance, positioning you to make a direct impact on educational equity and disability inclusion programming at national and community levels. WHAT YOU WILL DO You will deliver clearly defined technical outputs spanning policy analysis, teacher education advancement, and inclusive education assessment frameworks. Your responsibilities include providing expert guidance on disability-inclusive education planning and management, supporting civil society and government partners through collaborative processes, and ensuring that educational data and policies reflect inclusion principles. You will work with schools, communities, and government counterparts to strengthen systems that enable every child to access quality education. YOUR BACKGROUND You hold an advanced university degree in education (ideally inclusive education), economics, social sciences, or international development. You bring at least five years of professional experience in social or international development sectors, with demonstrated expertise in inclusive education and disability inclusion programming. Teacher education experience is valuable. You have a track record of providing technical inputs to education policy, assessment, and data-related processes, and you have successfully engaged with schools, communities, civil society organizations, and government stakeholders. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE You possess strong, current knowledge of disability inclusion and inclusive education, including global best practices and effective strategies for advancing disability-inclusive education. You communicate fluently in written and spoken English at a professional level. Swahili proficiency is beneficial. You work effectively both independently and collaboratively, bringing intellectual rigor and practical problem-solving to complex development challenges. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND YOUR COMMITMENT TO US UNICEF values Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability. We foster diverse careers with genuine opportunities for professional growth while serving vulnerable children and communities worldwide. We actively welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities including neurodivergent individuals, and candidates of all nationalities, religions, and ethnic backgrounds. This position involves elevated responsibility for child safeguarding. Enhanced vetting and background screening apply. UNICEF maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and conduct incompatible with UN and UNICEF values. We do not employ candidates married to persons under 18. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout our recruitment process. Contact our accessibility team if you require support.