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

• The final output of curriculum should be clear, concise and relevant, and between 80 – 100 pages long.

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.