JOB VACANCY: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT EXPERT

Sector: Education                         

No. of positions: 1        

Location of work: Mogadishu, Somalia              

Reports to: Country Representative      

Start of work: Subject to funding 

End of contract: 1 Year Contract (possibility for renewal) 

This position is contingent on the CISP being awarded funding and is anticipated before the end the year 2025.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

CISP is an equal employment opportunity employer with its Headquarters in Rome. Currently CISP has various field offices, including a coordination office in Mogadishu. CISP Somalia carries out humanitarian and development projects to provide quality, equitable, transparent and accountable services in the sectors of Education, Protection, Culture, Health and Nutrition. 

CISP is implementing projects funded by different donors, such as FCDO, UNICEF, EU, AICS, WFP. These projects, through direct implementation, are serving targeted communities in Mogadishu, Galkacyo, Hobyo, Gelinsoor, Dhusamareb, Guricel and Abudwak, while local partners support implementation of projects across Somalia.

CISP projects are implemented by a multi-disciplinary team, including program staff supported by the administration department based in Mogadishu and Galmudug.

Job Purpose:

The Curriculum Development Expert will support the implementation of Education project in the education sector.

Essential Functions

• Designs and develops new curricula for use in TVET training programmes.
• Supervises the implementation of curricula and makes recommendations on course organization and teaching/training methodology, development and use of instructional materials
• Continuously evaluates relevancy and accuracy of curricula content and monitors the progress and impact of training on learning.
• Prepares and submits reports to the TVET specialist on the progress of work and problems encountered in implementing curricula and makes necessary recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborates with Technical experts and government stakeholders to elicit information relevant to training needs and curriculum development.

Skills and qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Master’s degree in education specializing in curriculum studies/development or teacher education.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in curriculum development and review.
• In-depth knowledge of and insights into accelerated basic education and training in Somalia.
• Experience developing and implementing effective capacity-strengthening models
• Strong knowledge of TVET frameworks, programmes and certification practices
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the economic, and educational contexts of women and youth in Somalia.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including, donors, Public and the private sectors.
• Experience in gender programming and the meaningful participation of youth.
• Knowledge of the secondary and tertiary education system and TVET system in Somalia context.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to Human resource hr.somalia@cisp-ngo.org by close of business on or before 30^th April 2025 at 17.00 EAT.

Email subject: “Application for the position of Curriculum Development Expert - Somalia”

Application must include ALL of the following:

• Application form (as per annex HR – 3.3)
• Cover letter (1 page maximum)
• CV including 3 references.

Applications which do not include all the above documents will be disqualified.            

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information about CISP, please visit www.cisp-ngo.org.

CISP is strongly committed to ending Child Abuse, all forms of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and to building a work environment that is safe and welcoming for all, where Sexual Harassment does not take place. The desired candidate for any position should share and support this commitment in all aspects of their personal and professional behaviour. Any history implicating that the applicant has a history of Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, or Sexual Harassment, is a reason for excluding him or her from employment with CISP.

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