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National Consultancy to Develop a Costed National Action Plan for the Expansion of Pre-Primary Education and a Multisectoral Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coordination Framework (open for Eritrean Nationals only)

UNICEF

Published

18 Aug 2026

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the Ministry of Education in developing child friendly, a realistic and costed National Action Plan for the expansion of pre-primary education in Eritrea, based on the needs assessments and implementation plans submitted by all Zobas. The consultancy will also support the development of a Multisectoral Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coordination Framework that defines institutional arrangements, roles and responsibilities, governance structures, and coordination mechanisms among key sectors and stakeholders involved in supporting young children's development. Through a consultative process, the consultant will consolidate Zoba-level requirements, estimate resource and financing needs, identify implementation priorities, and propose practical coordination arrangements to support effective delivery of integrated ECD services.