Project Coordinator – Airtel Africa Partnership (Remote, 6 months)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a qualified consultant to coordinate the Airtel Africa partnership across six West and Central African countries. This remote, six‑month consultancy will support the implementation of digital learning initiatives and connectivity solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day coordination of activities between UNICEF regional and country offices and Airtel Africa teams.
• Track implementation progress across all six partner countries, ensuring alignment with partnership goals and timelines.
• Facilitate joint work‑planning sessions, co‑creation workshops, and technical meetings.
• Coordinate with UNICEF’s Giga and Learning Passport teams to align digital learning and connectivity components.
• Draft a white paper on expanding the connectivity partnership to out‑of‑school children for phase 2.
• Update and maintain the Airtel monthly KPI reporting document and dashboard.

Required profile

• Proven experience in project coordination for multi‑country initiatives.
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and telecom partnerships.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate across diverse teams.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact UNICEF partnership.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Professional development within an international organization.