Education Professional – Dili

About the role

The Education Professional is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Dili, supporting UNICEF’s education programmes in Timor‑Leste. Working within the education team, the role focuses on designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating initiatives that promote inclusive, quality learning for all children.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with government counterparts and partners to align programme activities with national education policies.
• Support capacity‑building sessions for teachers, officials and community partners.
• Develop policies, guidelines and learning materials that reflect UNICEF standards and local priorities.
• Collect, analyse and report education data to inform evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Prepare briefs, reports and advocacy materials for diverse audiences.
• Participate in field visits, stakeholder meetings and cross‑sectoral initiatives to ensure child‑centred interventions.

Required profile

• University degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, International Development or a related field.
• Experience in education development, school systems or child‑rights programmes, preferably in low‑resource or rural contexts.
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and a commitment to equity, inclusion and gender‑responsive approaches.
• Familiarity with government systems and national education policies in developing‑country contexts is an asset.