ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Curriculum Development Consultant (GBV Prevention Handbook for Traditional Rulers)
Locations: Anambra, Osun, and Rivers
Duration: The duration of this consultancy is 21 working days.
Objective of the Consultancy
- The objective of this consultancy is to develop a practical, evidence-based, and context-specific curriculum that enhances the capacity of traditional rulers to understand, prevent, and respond to GBV within their communities.
Scope of Work
The selected consultant will:
- Develop an inception report outlining methodology, framework, and workplan
- Review existing GBV materials, national frameworks (including VAPP Laws), and relevant literature
- Integrate recent and credible GBV data and trends in Nigeria
- Design a structured curriculum tailored to traditional rulers, reflecting cultural and contextual realities
- Develop modules covering GBV concepts, harmful practices, legal frameworks, social norms change, and leadership roles
- Incorporate participatory and adult-learning methodologies
- Facilitate validation sessions with key stakeholders/piloting
- Revise and finalise the curriculum based on feedback
- Submit a comprehensive and user-friendly curriculum document.
Expected Deliverables
- Methodology and timeline
- Draft curriculum (modules, facilitator guide, and learning tools)
- Validated and finalised curriculum document.
Expectations
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Law, or related field
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in GBV programming, research, or curriculum development
- Strong knowledge of GBV terms, trends, data, and policy frameworks in Nigeria
- Demonstrated experience developing training manuals or curricula, especially for community or traditional institutions
- Strong analytical, writing, and facilitation skills
- Experience working with traditional or community leaders is an added advantage.
Place of Work & Administrative Arrangements:
- The consultancy will be primarily desk-based with possible stakeholder engagement across Anambra, Osun, and Rivers States.
- The consultant will report to the Women’s Rights Unit, ActionAid Nigeria.
Confidentiality:
- All information obtained during the consultancy will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
- The consultant will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to commencement.
Ethical Considerations:
- The consultant must adhere to ActionAid Nigeria's ethical guidelines and policies, ensuring respect for human rights, gender equality, and cultural sensitivities throughout the assignment.
Source:
- The Consultant may have to conduct their own desk review, formal and/or informal interviews with key TRCs and female cultural influencers/custodians of culture.
- Should the consultant choose not to work alone, She/He is expected to be responsible for their team sourcing, payment and the direct and indirect actions of their team members.
Deliverables:
- A comprehensive curriculum that provides an in-depth understanding of the gender-based violence landscape and serves as a practical training resource for grassroots actors, community stakeholders, traditional rulers, and development practitioners, functioning as both a training handbook and a long-term reference guide for sustained learning and action.
Terms of Payment
- ActionAid shall deduct the statutory 5% With Holding Tax (WHT) for individuals and 10% for limited (LTD) and public companies (PLC), and remit to relevant authority.
- On the date payment becomes due, the consultant will submit an invoice requesting payment and clearly stating his/her Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Application Closing Date
15th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications in one Microsoft Word file to: procurement.nigeria@actionaid.org using "EOI – Curriculum Development on GBV Prevention for Traditional Rulers" as the subject of the mail.
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Interested applicants are required to submit:
- Consultant profile/CV
- Evidence of similar assignments completed
- Technical proposal (maximum 3 pages) outlining approach and methodology
- Proposed timeline
- Financial proposal
- Contact details of at least two referees.
Note: Only the successful applicant will be contacted.
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