Cuso International
Nonprofit Organization Management
CurriculumDevelopmentAdvisor
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“Curriculum Development Advisor at Cuso International. Skills: Curriculum Development, Vocational Training, Competency-Based Training, Assessment Toolkits. Align local labour demands with international standards. Perform industrial gap analyses”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen the Ethiopian TVET system; Close the gap between international industry standards and local labour market demands; Guarantee that the "Certificate of Competency" (CoC) is valued in the job market; Cultivate a sustainable group of certified local Lead Trainers; Guarantee enduring pedagogical autonomy
Industry & Context.
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only, Confirm passport or permanent resident details, Provide two professional references and one personal reference, Complete a language assessment, Pass a police check, Pass medical clearance, Comply with anti-terrorism checks, Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy, Agree to uphold the Code of Conduct
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or vocational training-related field, At least 5 years of work experience in the technical and vocational training system in a leadership role, 2 years of industry experience either in leadership or as an expert, Knowledge of technical and vocational training for trainers, Knowledge of technology fabrication and transfer, Knowledge of effective ship training practices, Proficiency in using digital technologies
Nice to Have
Master of Science
What You'll Do.
Align local labour demands with international standards
Perform industrial gap analyses
Organize DACUM workshops
Transition from traditional theoretical instruction
Develop modular curricula
Emphasize practical skills
Incorporate Green TVET principles
Incorporate digital literacy components
Implement thorough assessments
Develop extensive assessment banks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Skills; Work with local industry leaders; Formal knowledge-exchange partnership with Canadian volunteers
Full Job Description
**This Volunteer Placement is Located in:** Addis Ababa, Ethiopia **Start Date:** August 2026 **Placement Length:** 5 months **Language Requirements:** English [Level 5-Fluent,](https://cusointl.org/Language-Requirements) [](https://cusointl.org/Language-Requirements) **Eligibility:** Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only **The Volunteer’s Role** If you have a strong passion for vocational and technical education and training programs and enjoy helping others, this position is perfect for you. As a Curriculum Development Advisor, you will collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Skills and their team based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In this capacity, you will contribute to the Ministry's initiatives to strengthen the Ethiopian TVET system through a formal knowledge-exchange partnership with Canadian volunteers. The focus will be on institutionalizing Competency-Based Training (CBT), aiming to close the gap between international industry standards and local labour market demands. This partnership involves jointly developing high-quality Occupational Standards, Modular Curricula, and Standardized Assessment Toolkits, while also cultivating a sustainable group of certified local Lead Trainers to guarantee enduring pedagogical autonomy. Apply today and join us in making a meaningful impact! **As a volunteer, you will:** * Ensure local labour demands are aligned with international standards beyond drafting guidelines. * Perform industrial gap analyses and organize "DACUM" (Developing A Curriculum) workshops in collaboration with local industry leaders. * Transition from traditional theoretical instruction to Competency-Based Training (CBT). * Develop modular curricula that emphasize practical skills, incorporating "Green TVET" principles and components of digital literacy. * Implement thorough assessments to guarantee that the "Certificate of Competency" (CoC) is valued in the job market. * Develop extensive assessment banks featuring practic
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