The Kuza project supporting six Imarisha Vijana Centres in Mombasa is seeking a specialist in course design and curriculum development for a short term assignment. The Specialist is expected to develop a 30 hrs. course on training youth in business skills and entrepreneurship development.
The specialist will work with the Imarisha Vijana stakeholders and with the Skill Development Team of the Kuza project to ensure the course is tailored to the needs of the target group.
Background to the project
The three-year DFID-funded Kuza Project intends to address the root causes of youth unemployment in Mombasa and thereby to encourage productive and sustainable job creation for young men and women (specifically those aged 18-30, without completed secondary education).
Imarisha Vijana Centres are one stop service locations / drop in centres for Mombasa youth to guide them towards finding employment or to starting a small business. They provide career guidance, short training, referral services and mentoring.
Responsibilities
Develop a course on Business Skills & Entrepreneurship Development
Deliver a complete course design/curriculum
» Specify learning objectives
» Design a trainers guide
» Design hand-outs for trainees
» Include clear learning objectives
» Include a final course assessment methodology. This is key for tracking learning outcomes
» The course profile is expected to include attitude and behavioural aspects related to self-employment
The course duration is 30 hours – 5×6 hours
The course has to be designed for targeting youth without completed secondary education.
The course package should be designed to allow independent trainers to implement the course
Selection criteria
At least five years’ experience in course design and curriculum development with a solid understanding of the micro-and small business sector
Experience in Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Proven ability to compile course package for 3rd parties.
Experience in developing a small business case in an emerging market environment, characterised by a lack of formal data sources.
Knowledge of Kiswahili a necessity
Readiness and ability to coordinate with the Kuza skills team and Imarisha Vijana Centres
Duration and timing
Up to 10working days.
The Adviser will also ensure full participation of our implementing partners as well as the Skills Development team in the course design process.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply – Please send your CV and any other relevant documents to:
Michael.Musyoki@adamsmithinternational.com