Curriculum Development Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: August 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

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.

• 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 practical projects, oral examinations, and observation checklists.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or vocational training‑related field.
• Master of Science (Asset).

• At least 5 years of work experience in the technical and vocational training system in a leadership role, plus 2 years of industry experience either in leadership or as an expert.
• Knowledge of technical and vocational training for trainers, technology fabrication and transfer, effective ship training practices, and proficiency in using digital technologies.

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round‑trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre‑placement, in‑country and reintegration training (along with access to self‑directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement