GeoPoll is a leading research organization that uses mobile phones to gather direct, real-time insights from millions of people throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America. GeoPoll is seeking a Senior African Education Consultant to serve as the primary Africa lead for an education research and knowledge mobilization project. This is explicitly noted as a short-term consultant position contingent on successful project bids. The Consultant will play a central role in shaping Africa-focused evidence and engagement, leading the design and delivery of African education case studies, conducting ministry interviews and stakeholder consultations, coordinating closely with the client, and co-authoring key reports.
Responsibilities
- Lead the selection, design, and development of 3–4 African education case studies.
- Conduct key informant interviews with Ministries of Education and senior national stakeholders.
- Coordinate qualitative data collection across selected countries, including local researchers where relevant.
- Engage closely with the client to ensure alignment with regional priorities and learning agendas.
- Co-author the Africa-focused sections of the final synthesis report.
- Contribute to the development of Africa-focused knowledge products, including briefs, learning materials, and dissemination outputs.
- Support stakeholder engagement and knowledge mobilization activities targeting African policy audiences.
- Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of all Africa-related outputs in line with the project expectations.
Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- Background in education systems strengthening, policy reform, or applied education research. Deep familiarity with education systems and policy environments across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Direct working relationships with Ministries of Education in 2–3 Sub-Saharan African countries.
- Demonstrated experience conducting qualitative research and education case studies.
- Strong knowledge mobilization and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience engaging senior policy actors.
- Proven ability to coordinate multi-country data collection and lead analytical writing.
- Minimum Qualification: BA/BSc/HND.