EOI: Curriculum Development Consultant (GBV Prevention Handbook for Traditional Rulers)

Consultancy: Development of Curriculum for Traditional Rulers on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention 

About the Call

ActionAid Nigeria, through the Multistakeholder Action for the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (MAP-GBV) Project, is implementing a 2.5-year intervention funded by the Ford Foundation across Anambra, Osun, and Rivers States. The project aims to mobilise traditional, religious, state, and non-state actors to prevent gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful traditional practices through a multi-stakeholder approach.

Recognising the critical influence of traditional rulers in shaping community norms and behaviours, ActionAid Nigeria seeks to develop a structured, context-responsive curriculum that will guide sustained engagement and strengthen their role in GBV prevention.

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 

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 

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 

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 

Expectations

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

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.

Duration
The duration of this consultancy is 21 working days.

Location: 

Anambra, Osun and Rivers States

Ownership of outputs

Outputs of the assignment and related database, platform, backup etc. shall belong to AAN.

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).

SHEA and Safeguarding

ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place in line with our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.

Reporting Lines

The consultant will work with, be accountable directly to the MAPGBV Advisor, under the Women’s Rights Unit specialist, ActionAid Nigeria and all documentation and resources developed will be submitted to same.

Submission of Expression of Interest

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending a resume detailing their competency and links to previous work done. Applications must be submitted electronically in one Microsoft Word file to: procurement.nigeria@actionaid.org using the subject line ‘EOI – Curriculum Development on GBV Prevention for Traditional Rulers’ not later than May 15, 2026. Failure to adhere to instructions on submissions could invalidate your application. Females are advised to apply.

Please note that only the successful applicant will be contacted. 

Job Type: Contract   

Closing Date: 15th May 2026