Curriculum Development Expert
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Curriculum Development Expert
About the job
DRC is Prepositioning for funding opportunity as a Program Implementing Partner to provide vocational education and training (TVET) in Somalia. The Curriculum Development Expert will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and adapting education curricula for the World Bank-funded “Somalia Empowering Women through Education and Skills ‘Rajo Kaaba’ Project” in Galmudug and Mogadishu to meet the specific needs of young men and women, focusing on both literacy and vocational skills training. The role involves collaborating with key stakeholders, including government officials, development partners, local education providers, and the target communities. H/She will ensure that all curricula and educational materials are contextually appropriate, inclusive, and in line with international standards and World Bank guidelines.
This role is contingent upon the successful securing of funding for the project.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, adaptation, and implementation of curricula for literacy, numeracy, life skills, and vocational training components of the project.
- Ensure that the curriculum is aligned with the needs of the target demographic, considering local contexts, culture, and gender-sensitive aspects.
- Develop detailed training modules and instructional materials that integrate life skills, employability, and vocational training across sectors such as agriculture, solar energy, fisheries, and community health work.
- Work with local trainers and facilitators to ensure the curricula are practical, realistic, and deliverable in the local context.
- Ensure curricula meet national education standards and World Bank requirements, emphasizing a learner-centered, competency-based approach.
- Collaborate with the Team Leader, TVET Specialist, and other project team members to ensure the curricula align with the broader education and skills training strategy for the project.
- Work closely with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education (MoECHE), local education providers, and private sector actors, to ensure curricula are aligned with labor market demands.
- Provide technical training to local educators and trainers on the effective delivery of the curricula, ensuring they understand the methodology, content, and objectives.
- Develop and deliver capacity-building programs for teachers, trainers, and facilitators to ensure high-quality delivery of the training programs.
- Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to develop indicators for assessing the success and impact of the curricula and training programs.
- Participate in the preparation of progress reports for stakeholders, ensuring that curriculum development activities are accurately reflected in monitoring reports.
- Regularly monitor the implementation of curriculum-based programs and adjust strategies to improve learning outcomes and align with project goals.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with local stakeholders and government agencies.
- Supervise a multidisciplinary team and ensure quality service provision.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have: –
- At least 8 years of experience in program management, coordination, proposal development, and reporting.
- Master’s degree in education, Curriculum Studies/Development, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
- Additional qualifications or certifications in educational design, teaching, or instructional technology would be an advantage.
- Experience in overseeing programs that provide education and skills training to adult learners and young women in rural areas.
- Experience working with World Bank-funded projects or similar donor-funded initiatives.
- Strong cultural sensitivity and experience working with people from various backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, plan and manage your own time effectively, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Sound understanding and experience in protection mainstreaming and Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) mainstreaming, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
- Proficiency in evaluating programs and materials, establishing student support systems, implementing assessment strategies, and managing administrative systems.
- In-depth knowledge of and insights into accelerated basic education and training in Somalia.
- Demonstrated experience in team management, including previous experience in the direct line management of staff.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 12 months subject to funding.
Band: NM-G
Work location: Somalia
Start date: TBD
Reporting to: Team Leader( Skills and Education Expert)
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contract.
Application process
All Applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 15th April 2025
For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.
