BACKGROUND:

Windle International Somalia is seeking a Curriculum Development Expert to support the implementation of a transformative project aimed at equipping youth—particularly adolescent girls and women—with basic literacy, numeracy, socioemotional and life skills, and foundational vocational skills to enhance their livelihoods. The ideal candidate will lead curriculum development, ensuring that learning materials are inclusive, engaging, and aligned with best practices in education and skills development.

The Curriculum Development Expert will play a key role in designing, reviewing, and enhancing curricula for basic literacy and numeracy skills, cross-cutting socioemotional and life skills, and basic vocational skills to improve livelihoods. The Expert will lead curriculum revisions, integrating innovative instructional methodologies and technologies to improve educational effectiveness. In collaboration with educational institutions, government agencies, and stakeholders, the expert will ensure the curriculum meets the evolving educational needs of learners. Ensure that the curriculum is inclusive, gender-sensitive, and aligned with the best international practices.

Additionally, the Curriculum Expert will provide training and capacity-building for teachers and instructors, delivering workshops, seminars, and professional development programs to enhance their skills in implementing the revised curriculum. The expert will also review existing literature to identify emerging trends and best practices, promoting innovative approaches to curriculum improvement.

The Curriculum Development will be based in Mogadishu with regular travel to designated project sites and will work under the supervision of the Team Leader.

Key responsibilities

• Design relevant and effective instructional materials with clear and appropriate learning goals.
• Review and evaluate existing curriculum materials.
• Integrate innovative teaching methodologies and technology-driven learning solutions into the curriculum to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
• Conduct gap analyses to identify areas for curriculum improvement and implement changes to enhance educational quality.
• Work collaboratively with educational institutions, government bodies, and stakeholders to ensure curricula are contextually relevant and effective.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of curricula and make necessary adjustments based on feedback and assessment results.
• Develop and deliver workshops, training programs, and professional development seminars for teachers and educational staff on implementing new curricula.
• Provide technical support to educators in adapting instructional materials and assessment strategies to align with updated curricula.
• Provide expert-level consultation to educational institutions on curriculum and learning outcome design, development, improvement, and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate curriculum implementation, assessing impact through formative and summative assessments.
• Review available literature to identify the best practices and emerging trends in curriculum development and promote the adoption of innovative approaches to improve educational outcomes.
• Provide guidance on the development and revision of course materials, assessments, and learning resources to ensure alignment with program-level learning outcomes.
• Ensure curriculum design and implementation adhere to national regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Advise education authorities on policy development related to curriculum design, assessment frameworks, and teacher training.
• Maintain alignment between curriculum standards, learning outcomes, and competency-based education models.
• Collaborate with project team members to successfully deliver the project objectives.

Required qualifications & competencies:

• Master’s degree in education specializing in curriculum studies/development or teacher education.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in curriculum development and review.
• In-depth knowledge of and insights into accelerated basic education and training in Somalia.
• A proven track in developing and reviewing curriculum material in basic literacy, numeracy, social-emotional and life skills, including climate change adaptation skills.
• Experience developing and implementing effective capacity-strengthening models and approaches for organizations and individuals.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the economic, and educational context of women and youth in conflict areas
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including government institutions, NGOs, donors, and education stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of operational management, fiduciary risk, attention to Value for Money and the importance of learning and continual improvement.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage a large and varied workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

How to Apply:

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your résumé with a covering letter quoting the reference WISOM/CDE/004/25 to applications@windle.org. The deadline for applications is 15th June 2025.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Windle International Somalia selection processes reflect our commitment to equal opportunity regardless of one’s gender, disability, religion, or ethnic affiliation. We work in schools and Universities institutions and are committed to safeguard children from abuse. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent to funding