Youth Network on Community and Sustainable Development is in need of a Short Term Technical Assistant- Education Curriculum Review.

Location: Abuja.

Job Description

• Desk review of the existing Formal and Non Formal Education programme curricula in Ebonyi,Enugu, Osun & Oyo states.
• Key informant interviews with the relevant stakeholders at federal and state level including selected relevant development partners as well as Activists.
• Co- facilitate workshops with YNCSD technical staff including but not limited to item selection and condensing, writing, critique and editorial and finalization workshop with key stakeholders at the state level.

Deliverables:

• Report on the review of existing formal and non-formal education curricula, which includes detailed recommendations on the next steps and requirement needs for the inclusion.
• implementation of FGM/C and GBV related teaching in state curriculum.
• In collaboration with State Ministries of Education and other development partners, produce a final State-specific curriculum Guideline/Advisory on the inclusion of FGM/C and GBV into the
• education curriculum to be submitted for review and approval by the relevant authority. It is expected that this curriculum is finalized and refined at Regional Stakeholder Meetings to be
• organized by YNCSD in partnership with the Consultant. Furthermore, the successful consultant will lead in the preparation and facilitation of the workshops at the state level.
• Fully developed teacher Guideline and Advisory with clear follow up plan for YNCSD’s further action and knowledge management.

Requirements:

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of the YNCSD.
• Solid people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Expertise on gender equality and equity
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and engage relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to work well with government agencies and coordinate with other development partners.
• Proficiency in English
• Evidence of ability to deliver on all institutional and technical requirements above.

Academic Background:

• Academic training: Master’s degree or higher in education preferably in curriculum design and development especially accelerated education program or any other social science degree.
• Experience: At least five years relevant professional experience developing educational curriculum, including research or similar related topics preferably for accelerated learning programmes.
• Consulting experience: in strategy, research, international development in reputable consulting firms a major plus.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV, Consultancy Proposal including payment rates to
Kelechukwu Nwachukwu – k.nwachukwu@yncsd.org