Development of a Training Curriculum for Traditional Leaders and Custodians of Culture on Women’s Political Participation, Voice, and Agency
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) Accelerator is a prominent initiative aimed at fostering gender equality and social inclusion within the realms of food, land, and water systems. Established to address systemic and deeply rooted social inequalities, the GEI Accelerator focuses on enhancing women's access to resources, voice, and decision-making power. The organization operates in multiple countries, leveraging research and programming to create an enabling environment for gender equality. The GEI Accelerator collaborates with various stakeholders, including traditional leaders, to promote progressive views of women in leadership roles.
Job Overview:
The primary objective of this position is to develop a comprehensive training curriculum tailored for traditional leaders and custodians of culture in Nigeria. This curriculum aims to empower these leaders, both male and female, to enhance women's political and civic participation within their communities. By engaging traditional leaders, who play a pivotal role in community governance, the curriculum seeks to identify barriers to women's voice and agency while providing effective strategies to overcome these challenges. The curriculum will be designed to be applicable across various regions of Nigeria, including those affected by conflict, ensuring its relevance and credibility. The end goal is to equip local leaders with practical tools and advocacy strategies that support women's leadership and participation in community decision-making processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected applicant will be responsible for leading the entire curriculum development process. Key duties include drafting a training curriculum that addresses the identified purposes of enhancing women's voice and agency, incorporating evidence synthesis and comparative examples from IFPRI, and vetting the draft curriculum across different regions of Nigeria. The applicant will also revise the curriculum based on feedback from regional vetting and produce a final version suitable for piloting and impact evaluation. Specific deliverables include a brief inception plan outlining the timeline and process for curriculum development, a proposed outline of training content, and multiple versions of the training curriculum reflecting input from stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must demonstrate significant experience in designing and delivering training programs in Nigeria, particularly on gender-related themes. Established relationships with traditional leader networks and cultural custodians across various regions of Nigeria are essential. Prior experience in engaging traditional and religious leaders on community-level gender programming is required, along with a proven track record of collaborating with research institutions to inform design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design with evidence-based practices.
Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in gender studies, social sciences, education, or a related field is likely beneficial for this position. The ability to understand and navigate the cultural dynamics of Nigeria will also be crucial.
Experience:
The position requires substantial experience in training program design and implementation, particularly in the context of gender equality and women's empowerment. Experience working with traditional leaders and understanding the socio-cultural landscape of Nigeria is essential. The applicant should have a history of successful collaborations with NGOs, civil society organizations, and research institutions.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, given the context of the job and the need for effective communication with stakeholders. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Nigeria may be advantageous, as it can facilitate better engagement with traditional leaders and community members.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to organizations such as NGOs, civil society organizations, and research partners. The contract duration is not specified, but the timeline for the project spans from August to November 202
The CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) Accelerator is a prominent initiative aimed at fostering gender equality and social inclusion within the realms of food, land, and water systems. Established to address systemic and deeply rooted social inequalities, the GEI Accelerator focuses on enhancing women's access to resources, voice, and decision-making power. The organization operates in multiple countries, leveraging research and programming to create an enabling environment for gender equality. The GEI Accelerator collaborates with various stakeholders, including traditional leaders, to promote progressive views of women in leadership roles.
Job Overview:
The primary objective of this position is to develop a comprehensive training curriculum tailored for traditional leaders and custodians of culture in Nigeria. This curriculum aims to empower these leaders, both male and female, to enhance women's political and civic participation within their communities. By engaging traditional leaders, who play a pivotal role in community governance, the curriculum seeks to identify barriers to women's voice and agency while providing effective strategies to overcome these challenges. The curriculum will be designed to be applicable across various regions of Nigeria, including those affected by conflict, ensuring its relevance and credibility. The end goal is to equip local leaders with practical tools and advocacy strategies that support women's leadership and participation in community decision-making processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected applicant will be responsible for leading the entire curriculum development process. Key duties include drafting a training curriculum that addresses the identified purposes of enhancing women's voice and agency, incorporating evidence synthesis and comparative examples from IFPRI, and vetting the draft curriculum across different regions of Nigeria. The applicant will also revise the curriculum based on feedback from regional vetting and produce a final version suitable for piloting and impact evaluation. Specific deliverables include a brief inception plan outlining the timeline and process for curriculum development, a proposed outline of training content, and multiple versions of the training curriculum reflecting input from stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must demonstrate significant experience in designing and delivering training programs in Nigeria, particularly on gender-related themes. Established relationships with traditional leader networks and cultural custodians across various regions of Nigeria are essential. Prior experience in engaging traditional and religious leaders on community-level gender programming is required, along with a proven track record of collaborating with research institutions to inform design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design with evidence-based practices.
Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, a background in gender studies, social sciences, education, or a related field is likely beneficial for this position. The ability to understand and navigate the cultural dynamics of Nigeria will also be crucial.
Experience:
The position requires substantial experience in training program design and implementation, particularly in the context of gender equality and women's empowerment. Experience working with traditional leaders and understanding the socio-cultural landscape of Nigeria is essential. The applicant should have a history of successful collaborations with NGOs, civil society organizations, and research institutions.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, given the context of the job and the need for effective communication with stakeholders. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Nigeria may be advantageous, as it can facilitate better engagement with traditional leaders and community members.
Additional Notes:
This position is open to organizations such as NGOs, civil society organizations, and research partners. The contract duration is not specified, but the timeline for the project spans from August to November 202
- The application requires submission of CVs for proposed team members, an estimated budget, and a cover letter detailing relevant experience, all compiled into a single PDF document. The deadline for applications is August 4, 2026.
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