The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is seeking an International EMIS Development Specialist to support the development of a new Education Management Information System (EMIS) in Kosovo. This remote consultancy will last one month and 21 days, focusing on system requirements, education data management, interoperability, and technical documentation for the procurement of a modern education information system.
The opportunity is open to qualified Nigerians and other African professionals who meet the requirements, including at least 10 years of relevant experience and leadership in two comparable national EMIS modernization or design assignments.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | UNICEF |
| Position | International EMIS Development Specialist |
| Location | Kosovo |
| Work Mode | Remote |
| Contract Type | Consultancy |
| Duration | 1 month and 21 days |
| Education | Relevant degree in education, information technology, computer science, data science, public policy, or a related field |
| Experience | At least 10 years of relevant professional experience |
| Language | Fluent English required |
| Application Deadline | October 24, 2026 |
Responsibilities
The consultant will:
- Review existing EMIS documentation and benchmark international best practices and emerging technologies.
- Support stakeholder consultations to identify education system needs and priorities.
- Define functional, technical, data, security, and interoperability requirements for Kosovo’s new EMIS.
- Develop system requirements architecture and a prioritisation and traceability matrix.
- Incorporate student-centred features, including early warning systems, child protection, and student well-being.
- Prepare a comprehensive, stakeholder-validated Terms of Reference for procurement.
- Translate technical findings into clear requirements for the future development of the system.
The assignment focuses on requirements definition and Terms of Reference development. It does not include software development, vendor selection, or system implementation.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A relevant degree in education, information systems, information technology, data science, statistics, computer science, or public policy and administration with a strong ICT focus.
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Leadership experience in at least two comparable national EMIS modernization, replacement, or design assignments.
- Experience in system architecture, business process analysis, data governance, data quality, and interoperability.
- Knowledge of data protection, privacy, education data standards, and public-sector digital transformation.
- Experience working with governments, international organizations, or donor-funded education reform programmes.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Experience with national education data systems in low- and middle-income countries and previous work with UNICEF, UNESCO, the World Bank, or similar development partners are advantages.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the UNICEF Careers website. Search for International EMIS Development Specialist and review the full Terms of Reference before applying.
Applicants must provide:
- An updated CV and TMS profile.
- A cover letter.
- A separate financial proposal using UNICEF’s prescribed template.
UNICEF does not charge application or recruitment fees.
Application deadline: October 24, 2026.
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