Policy Costing Consultant

EdTech Hub • Consultancy / Advisory • Remote • 13h ago

EdTech Hub Specialist Network: Policy Costing Consultant

EdTech Hub’s purpose and approach

EdTech Hub is a global research initiative funded and supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and UNICEF. EdTech Hub was founded to produce more and better evidence about what works, for whom, in which contexts, and why — all in relation to the effective use of the various forms of educational technology (EdTech).

Our approach

Our vision is to improve learning outcomes for all learners in low- and middle-income countries. We are achieving this by enabling decision-makers with access to evidence and to successfully scale effective, equitable and affordable EdTech solutions.

What we’re looking for

EdTech Hub is seeking technical experts to add to its Specialist Network, a global network of on-call education professionals. The Specialist Network contributes to the Hub’s overall mission to build and apply the global evidence base around the use of technology in education in a practical way that also supports decision-makers. Consultants who are part of the Specialist Network will be called on by EdTech Hub to carry out specific assignments based on their area(s) of expertise. Network members will also have opportunities to connect, network, and learn from their peers around the globe.

EdTech Hub seeks applicants with experience in costing education and/or education technology strategies across countries, primarily in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Applicants based in LMICs who have deep knowledge of education financing, budget preparation, analysis, and reporting are preferred.

EdTech Hub seeks to ensure equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment for all team members. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We embrace diversity and difference.

Responsibilities

The Specialist will work with our technical teams and may have a range of responsibilities. These may include one or more of the following tasks:

Advise on the team’s technical approach to costing national EdTech strategies across LMICs
Develop costing tools or templates to produce cost estimates and adapt the tool or template based on the country context
Support government counterparts to develop costed implementation plans aligned to existing plans and policies
Prepare guidance materials, draft strategies and related policy advice related to EdTech for country governments and donors
Provide advice and guidance to country governments and their partners on issues such as producing cost estimates, education financing, and education technology
Develop and facilitate workshops comprising key stakeholders (government and development partners) to support capacity development and/or program and policy design
Provide capacity strengthening to stakeholders and colleagues on EdTech costing and financing

Qualifications

Strong experience costing education, ICT in Education, and/or EdTech implementation plans and strategies in LMICs
Demonstrated knowledge of education financing, budget preparation and analysis, and financial modelling
Extensive knowledge of the education and political landscape of a specific country or region (with a preference for Southeast Asia or Sub-Saharan Africa)
Experience working with ministries of education and/or multilateral and bilateral education funders
Experience working with financial modelling tools (e.g., Excel-based financial modelling tools)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (proficiency in Arabic, Portuguese, or French is a plus)
Highly collaborative
Strong meeting facilitation, interpersonal, and project management skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Candidates from and based in LMICs are strongly encouraged to apply

Scope and Duration

Given the flexible and demand-driven nature of the work, selection into the Hub Specialist Network does not guarantee a minimum amount of work. Consultants should clearly communicate their availability to allow for project planning.

How to apply

Submission deadline: March 2, 2026

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