This is a remote position.
International Education Consultants – (ASEAN Programme)
Location: UK-based (with international travel across Southeast Asia)
Contract Type: Consultancy (project-based, subject to contract award)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced International Education Consultants to take on Country Lead roles within a high-profile, multi-country programme funded by the UK Government (FCDO), supporting Ministries of Education across Southeast Asia.
This is a prospective opportunity, with recruitment taking place during the tender phase. All roles are subject to contract award.
The programme will support governments in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Timor-Leste and the Philippines to implement and scale foundational learning reform (literacy and numeracy) through government systems.
Working Model
These are international roles, typically structured on a fly-in fly-out (FIF) basis, combining:
Periodic in-country engagement with Ministries of Education (short- to medium-term visits)
Remote delivery and coordination from a UK or home base
Close collaboration with national counterparts embedded in-country
Candidates may be UK-based, internationally based, or open to relocation, provided they can support regular in-country engagement across programme countries.
Role Overview
Country Leads will provide senior technical leadership and advisory support within a priority country, working directly with Ministries of Education to design, implement and scale reform.
One role may take on additional programme-level leadership responsibilities across countries.
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery of country-level technical assistance to Ministries of Education
Support the design and implementation of reform strategies and scaling pathways
Provide technical leadership, oversight and quality assurance across programme outputs
Lead engagement with government stakeholders and development partners
Translate evidence into practical tools and decision-making support for reform
Provide high-level advisory support within government systems
Design and deliver capacity strengthening activities (e.g. mentoring, workshops)
Contribute to programme learning and adaptive delivery
Ensure alignment with government priorities and systems.
Requirements
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years professional experience in education sector development or system reform
Key Competencies
Strong strategic leadership and advisory capability
Experience working with Ministries of Education and government systems
Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Ability to translate evidence into practical reform solutions
Strong analytical and report-writing ability
Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Desirable Experience (Strongly Preferred)
Experience in Southeast Asia or comparable contexts
Experience with FCDO, DFAT, World Bank, UNICEF or similar donor-funded programmes
Experience in foundational learning reform (literacy, numeracy, early grade learning)
Experience supporting the scale-up and institutionalisation of education reform
Knowledge of evidence-based approaches (e.g. structured pedagogy, targeted instruction)
Language Requirements
Fluency in English (required)
Application Instructions
Please submit:
CV (max 3–4 pages, highlighting relevant assignments)
Brief statement of suitability
Availability and daily rate