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