Job Title: Curriculum Developer Consultant
Organisation: Into Your Hands Africa and Africa Development
Promise
Promise
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Executive Director, Into Your Hands Africa and
Africa Development Promise
Africa Development Promise
About US:
Into
Your Hands Africa and Africa Development Promise, US nonprofit organizations,
are testing an enterprise training curriculum.
The curriculum features two business education tracks: 1) a teacher
facilitated, basic level track designed for women entrepreneurs who lack
previous educational and work experience and require more guidance; and 2) an
advanced level, self-guided track for students who have graduated from or
attended university and require less supervision.
Your Hands Africa and Africa Development Promise, US nonprofit organizations,
are testing an enterprise training curriculum.
The curriculum features two business education tracks: 1) a teacher
facilitated, basic level track designed for women entrepreneurs who lack
previous educational and work experience and require more guidance; and 2) an
advanced level, self-guided track for students who have graduated from or
attended university and require less supervision.
Job Summary: The Curriculum Developer will test the curriculum to
evaluate and make recommendations on changes that could increase group and
individual learning and performance. The
incumbent will work closely with the Executive Directors to design a new
curriculum that is culturally appropriate for local needs.
evaluate and make recommendations on changes that could increase group and
individual learning and performance. The
incumbent will work closely with the Executive Directors to design a new
curriculum that is culturally appropriate for local needs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keenly review/assess current curriculum to
ensure that the course meets intended objectives - Use evaluations and data to make
recommendations for how to improve and edit curricula - Carry out research and consult community
representatives and staff in the design and development of new curriculum - Prepare instructional material and develop
outlines with the necessary basic detail to direct instruction - Develop appropriate training materials and
programs applying adult learning principles and systematic instructional
design to create learning curricula that best suites the needs of the
content (includes online, classroom, virtual instructor-led training and
blended learning). - Develop curricular goals and outlines for new
curriculum and curriculum updates - Lead and work with the instructors who will
also assist in curriculum development
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Education in Curriculum and Instruction or 2-3 years of hands-on
experience with curriculum development projects - Previous exposure and experience in
principles of curriculum development and evaluation for various delivery
modalities: face-to-face, self-paced - Previous experience in adult learning theory
and instructional design - Demonstrated ability to develop curriculums
using analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE)
in the systematic steps - Excellent written communications, research
and evaluation skills - Ability to apply a variety of learning
strategies and models for adult learners - Excellent track record of facilitating
training and development programs - Ability to provide effective assessment of
skills learned during training - Previous exposure and experience in training
and development consulting to address rural community needs - Ability to travel as needed by the project
- The applicant must be detailed oriented,
organized and concise - Must be motivated, a self-starter, with
excellent problem solving and analytical skills - Be an effective team player, with a high
level of honesty and integrity
Duration of Assignment: Three (3) Months
Expected Start Date: April 4, 2016
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated resumes
and cover letters to: Kristy Hitchings at [email protected].
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated resumes
and cover letters to: Kristy Hitchings at [email protected].
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