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Training And Curriculum Developer – Value Addition Consultant | Impact

IMPACT is seeking a Training and Curriculum Developer – Value Addition Consultant to develop training tools, curricula and modules that support International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Member States in creating enabling conditions for mineral value addition.

• Job Title: Training and Curriculum Developer – Value Addition Consultant
• Job Location: Great Lakes Region of Africa / Remote
• Closing Date: October 1, 2026
• Work Format: Remote with one in-person training

The consultancy forms part of the EU-funded Regional Action on Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region, implemented by IMPACT.

Position Details

• Position: Training and Curriculum Developer – Value Addition Consultant

• Contract Type: Consultancy agreement (services contract), individual or firm

• Project/Programme: EU03 – EU

• Level of Effort: 30 estimated working days

• Assignment Period: October 15 to December 15, 2026, subject to change

• Expected Start: As soon as possible

• Travel: Yes – one in-person training in an ICGLR country

• Languages: English essential; French-English bilingualism is an asset

• Fees: Based on financial proposal and experience, in USD or EUR

• Payment: Against deliverables

Preference will be given to candidates from ICGLR Member States, including Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia.

About The Assignment

The Great Lakes Region is rich in minerals including 3Ts (tantalum, tin and tungsten), gold, cobalt and copper. However, challenges such as infrastructure limitations, governance issues and recurring conflicts affect the region’s ability to fully benefit from its mineral resources.

IMPACT is implementing a four-year EU-funded project, running from 2023 to 2027, to support ICGLR Member States in improving the governance and control of mineral resources.

Building on the existing ICGLR Value Addition Guidelines, the consultant will develop tools and training modules to help Member States create conditions for value addition in their respective countries.

The assignment will include a one-day training for representatives of ICGLR Member States.

Key Objectives

The consultant will:

• Design comprehensive, competency-based curricula, tools and training packages based on the existing Value Addition Guidelines.
• Support mining-sector stakeholders in the Great Lakes Region through relevant training materials.
• Deliver a one-day training to representatives of ICGLR Member States.

The curriculum products should incorporate human rights approaches, adult learning methodologies, gender-responsive perspectives, environmental and social protection considerations, and digital learning components where appropriate.

Phase 1 – Curriculum Development

The consultant will:

• Conduct a needs analysis to determine training requirements.

• Determine appropriate curriculum development methodologies.

• Integrate emerging instructional methods and technologies where appropriate.

• Prepare a curriculum outline and training plan for approval.

• Develop training modules and curricula, facilitator guides, toolboxes and participant handbooks tailored to adult learners.

Phase 2 – Training Delivery

The consultant will:

• Deliver a one-day training programme in the Great Lakes Region.
• Develop an assessment strategy to determine training success.
• Provide recommendations for future programmes and revisions to existing training initiatives.

The work will involve a desk review of available documentation, primarily the ICGLR Value Addition Guidelines. The consultant will develop the training methodology in consultation with IMPACT and the ICGLR.

Out of scope: Development of new value addition guidelines, as the existing ICGLR Value Addition Guidelines will be used.

Deliverables And Payment Schedule

• Deliverable
• Due Date
• Payment

— Curriculum outline and training plan — October 31, subject to change — 20%

— Training modules, curricula, facilitator guides, toolboxes and participant handbooks — November 15, subject to change — 40%

— Delivery of one-day training — Date to be determined — 30%

— Post-training assessment and recommendations — 7 days after training — 10%

Deliverables will be considered accepted once approved in writing by the contract manager.

Required Qualifications And Experience

Applicants should demonstrate that they meet the following requirements:

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Mining Engineering, Public Policy, Natural Resource Management or a related field.

• 5–10 years of professional experience in curriculum development, capacity building or institutional development within the mining and extractives sector.

• Substantial knowledge of value addition, particularly in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

• Experience translating policies and guidelines into extension, training and implementation plans.

• Strong facilitation and participatory training skills.

• Ability to translate complex content into practical, user-friendly modules.

• Experience conducting stakeholder consultations and training in multi-country and multicultural settings.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional methodologies and technology-enabled learning.

• Current knowledge of instructional design processes, learning styles and instructional techniques in international or multicultural settings.

• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa is an asset.

• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

• French-English bilingualism is a definite asset.

• Familiarity with the ICGLR mandate, structure and regional development priorities is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Good communication skills.

• Strong organizational, planning and time-management skills.

• Ability to multitask and work effectively in an intercultural environment.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Ability to work independently within defined objectives.

• Integrity and strong ethics.

• Leadership and motivation.

• Commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Contractual Conditions

The consultant will be engaged as an independent contractor and will not have an employment relationship with IMPACT or entitlement to employee benefits.

The consultant will be responsible for applicable taxes, social contributions and insurance. Fees will be all-inclusive and expressed in USD or EUR.

Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs will be covered by IMPACT in accordance with its policies and against supporting receipts.

How to apply

Interested individuals or firms should submit:

• Technical proposal – understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology and work plan, maximum two pages.
• Financial proposal – daily fee rate, number of days and itemized costs in USD or EUR, with all taxes indicated.
• CV of the consultant.
• Contact details for three professional references.

Proposal deadline: October 1, 2026.

Application: Apply for the Training and Curriculum Developer – Value Addition Consultant position

About Impact

IMPACT transforms natural resource management in areas where security and human rights are at risk. The independent non-profit organization conducts research and develops approaches to natural resource management that improve security, development and equality.

IMPACT is headquartered in Canada and has offices in Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

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Applicants should demonstrate that they meet the following requirements:

• Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in Mining Engineering, Public Policy, Natural Resource Management or a related field.

• 5–10 years of professional experience in curriculum development, capacity building or institutional development within the mining and extractives sector.

• Substantial knowledge of value addition, particularly in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

• Experience translating policies and guidelines into extension, training and implementation plans.

• Strong facilitation and participatory training skills.

• Ability to translate complex content into practical, user-friendly modules.

• Experience conducting stakeholder consultations and training in multi-country and multicultural settings.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional methodologies and technology-enabled learning.

• Current knowledge of instructional design processes, learning styles and instructional techniques in international or multicultural settings.

• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa is an asset.

• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

• French-English bilingualism is a definite asset.

• Familiarity with the ICGLR mandate, structure and regional development priorities is an asset.

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