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Education remains a fundamental right, yet for many married and pregnant girls across Northern Nigeria, access to schooling is often interrupted or completely halted. Addressing this challenge requires not only policy attention but evidence-driven solutions rooted in local realities.
The Onelife Initiative, in collaboration with its partners, is inviting applications from qualified and experienced consultants to support a critical assessment under the Strengthening Systems and Communities to End Child Marriage (SSCE) project.
This initiative is designed to generate actionable insights that will inform state-level policies and federal interventions aimed at enabling school re-entry for married and pregnant girls.
Project Locations
The consultancy will be implemented across five states in Northern Nigeria:
- Bauchi
- Borno
- Adamawa
- Kano
- Kaduna
One consultant will be engaged per state.
About the Assignment
The selected consultants will lead comprehensive, state-level assessments focused on identifying barriers, opportunities, and existing practices related to school re-entry for married and pregnant girls.
This assignment goes beyond academic research. It is a strategic effort to influence policy, strengthen systems, and ensure that vulnerable girls are not permanently excluded from education.
Scope of Work and Key Deliverables
Consultants will be expected to combine strong research expertise with contextual understanding of their assigned state. The core deliverables include:
- Development of a robust assessment framework
- Conduct of Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and in-depth interviews
- Analysis of qualitative data and submission of a comprehensive report with clear, actionable recommendations
- Facilitation of stakeholder validation sessions to align partners and support next steps
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate both technical expertise and a strong commitment to advancing girls’ education. The requirements include:
- An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Education, or a related field
- Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in qualitative research, particularly in gender, education, or child rights
- Strong understanding of barriers to girls’ education, including early marriage and adolescent pregnancy
- Deep familiarity with the socio-cultural and political landscape of the selected state
- Proficiency in English and Hausa or relevant local language
- Proven ability to translate complex findings into clear, policy-relevant reports
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit the following:
- A technical proposal (maximum of 4 pages) outlining methodology and approach
- A one-page financial proposal detailing daily rates and total cost
- An updated CV highlighting relevant experience
Applications must be submitted through the official form.
Only submissions made via the application link will be considered. Applicants will need a Gmail account to complete the process.
Important Information
- Application Deadline: 10th April, 2026
- Onelife Initiative is an equal opportunity organisation
- Female consultants, particularly those based in the target states, are strongly encouraged to apply
Final Note
This consultancy represents an opportunity to directly contribute to systemic change in Northern Nigeria’s education sector. By generating evidence that informs policy and practice, selected consultants will play a vital role in ensuring that marriage or pregnancy does not mark the end of a girl’s educational journey.
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