Naila Butt is a Senior Education Consultant and Project Manager with extensive experience working with UNICEF and the African Union. Currently leading the End Learning Poverty and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy projects, she drives large-scale education reform across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Naila is skilled in coordinating technical assistance, managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, and aligning research with policy to enhance educational outcomes. With expertise in Early Childhood Education, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, program management, curriculum development, and advocacy, she is committed to fostering sustainable education systems and improving learning opportunities for children across diverse regions.