Consultant - Lifelong Learning Policy

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JOB DETAILS: Type of contract : Consultant Contract Level : Level 2 - Middle Hiring Unit : Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) Duty Station : Hamburg: Work location : Remote: Duration of contract : 8 months Hiring open to : External candidates Application deadline (Midnight UTC+1 Time) : 17/04/2026 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism OVERVIEW: Background: A. Strengthening lifelong learning systems: Across regions, countries are increasingly seeking to position lifelong learning as a core organising principle of education, skills and social development. Many have made significant progress through national policies, local initiatives and participation in international cooperation. However, practical challenges remain in coordinating responsibilities across ministries and levels of government, linking national policy frameworks with local implementation, integrating formal, non-formal and informal learning pathways, and ensuring that lifelong learning contributes to broader priorities such as inclusion, employability and sustainability. The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), in cooperation with Shanghai Ope...