About the Role
The Education and Skills Data Challenge (ESDC) Initiative is a flagship ADEA program supporting 30 African countries to strengthen education and skills data systems. The initiative focuses on improving the availability, quality, integration, and use of data across Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) and Labor Market Information Systems (LMIS) to support evidence-based policymaking and alignment between education systems and labor markets.
The Director will provide continental-level strategic leadership and oversee technical, political, and institutional engagement to advance Africa’s education and skills data agenda.
What the Role Offers
- Executive leadership of a multi-country continental initiative
- Opportunity to shape reforms in education and skills data governance
- Oversight of high-impact knowledge products, including dashboards, scorecards, and policy briefs
- Engagement with Ministers, Regional Economic Communities, development partners, and global institutions
Eligibility & Requirements
- A master’s degree or higher in education, economics, public policy, statistics, or a related field
- At least 12 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in multi-country or continental programs
- Strong expertise in education policy, data systems, and institutional reform
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior political stakeholders
- Fluency in English or French, with working knowledge of the other
Deadline & Application Process
Application deadline:
5 January 2026, 12.00am GMT
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and references to:
adea-applications@afdb.org
Subject line: Director – Education and Skills Data Challenge (ESDC) Initiative
