Curriculum Development Advisor; Windsor

Volunteer Placement Overview

Location:

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Start Date:

August 2026. Placement Length: 5 months. Eligibility:
Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada only. Language Requirements:
English Level 5-Fluent.

As a Curriculum Development Advisor, you will collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Skills in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to contribute to initiatives that 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. You will jointly develop high‑quality occupational standards, modular curricula, and standardized assessment toolkits, while 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.

Project:
Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE). Partner:
Ministry of Labor and Skills (MOLS).

• 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.