About the Role
Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust (RWMT) is a charitable organization working in the rural area of Rarieda sub-County in Siaya County, Kenya. Our mission is to empower communities and build their capacities to create positive change for children and youth. We are seeking a Curriculum Development Consultant to design and implement a comprehensive 24-month integrated curriculum for the Rarieda Training and Resource Centre (RTRC). The primary objective is to develop a competency-based curriculum that maps across five trade phases—Foundation, NITA Grade III, NITA Grade II, NITA Grade I, and Attachment—ensuring alignment with National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) standards.
Key Deliverables
All deliverables are subject to approval by the RWMT Executive Director, Lead-Programs and Strategic Initiative, and RTRC Principal:
- Inception Report: Detailed work plan, methodology, and proposed module structure, including NITA cross-mapping analysis and alignment with the 24-month programme flow map and daily hour allocations.
- Integrated Curriculum Framework: Complete 24-month curriculum content mapped to the five phases, including detailed module outlines, learning outcomes, content, methodologies, hour-by-hour breakdowns, and assessment approaches.
- Trainer/Instructor Guide: Delivery methodologies for competency-based integrated practical learning, session plans (1-hour theory plus 2 hours practical daily), exercises, demonstrations, and complete assessment rubrics.
- Student Learning Package: Practical worksheets, guided exercises, core reference materials, and a Maintenance Logbook for tracking real-world responsibilities.
- NITA Alignment and Integration Matrix: A document mapping each learning module and assessment to specific NITA unit standards across five trades and three grades (III, II, I).
- Train-the-Trainer Session: Delivery of a half-day training session for RTRC instructors and structured mentorship support to the designated Master Instructor.
- Final Report: Comprehensive report summarizing the consultancy process, deliverables, and recommendations.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, TVET, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in competency-based curriculum development.
- Proven experience with TVET and NITA-aligned programmes, including mapping curricula to NITA unit standards.
- Demonstrated experience in designing integrated technical curricula that combine multiple trade competencies.
- Strong background in practical, skills-based training design with experience in structuring long-term (24-month) training pathways.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver implementation-ready, non-theory-heavy curricula.
- Practical experience in building maintenance, repair, or facilities management is highly desirable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: www.rafikiwamaendeleo.org using the position as the subject of the email. Please note the application text specifies a website address; ensure your email is addressed to the correct recruitment contact found on that domain.
