03 Senior Curriculum Specialists at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council of Uganda, Kampala
Job Description
Reports To: Manager, Curriculum Services
Organization Unit: Industrial Affairs
Location: TVET Council Head Office, Kampala
Basic Function (Summary of the function).
The Specialist provided technical support in the development, continuous improvement and quality assurance of occupational standards, TVET curricula, and workplace-based training packages, ensuring alignment with industry needs, national TVET policies, and approved standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Curriculum and Occupational Standards Development
a) Participate in the development, review, and updating of occupational standards and competency-based curricula and training packages
b) Support the integration of workplace-based learning and dual training components into TVET curricula/training packages.
c) Supervise compilation of technical inputs and documentation for curriculum validation and approval processes.
2. Quality Assurance Support
a) Support quality assurance activities related to curriculum implementation in TVET institutions.
b) Assist in monitoring institutional compliance with approved curricula and occupational standards.
c) Contribute to audits, evaluations, and accreditation-related activities.
3. Industry and Stakeholder Coordination
a) Liaise with industry experts, trainers, and institutions during curriculum development and review exercises.
b) Organize curriculum development workshops, technical committee meetings, and validation forums.
c) Support capacity building of instructors and curriculum developers on competency-based education and training (CBET) methodologies.
4. Reporting and Documentation
a) Prepare technical reports, curriculum briefs, and progress updates.
b) Ensures maintenance of records and databases of approved curricula and occupational standards.
c) Participate in preparation of division’s workplans and budgets
d) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.
5. Supervision and leadership
a) Provide supervision, technical support, guidance and capacity building to staff under direct supervision
b) Prepare unit plans and performance agreements for staff under supervision
c) Provide on-the job training, coaching and mentoring to staff under supervision.
d) Supervise and mentor junior officers and technical staff under Curriculum Services function.
e) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor in line with the mandate of the Council.
Supervision received: Receives direct supervision from the Manager Curriculum Services.
Supervision exercised: Supervision of Curriculum Specialist and any other temporary staff, technical experts as may be assigned.
Education requirements:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Vocational/Technical Education Studies, Curriculum Studies, Education, Education Policy, Engineering, or a related field.
b) A master’s degree in the above fields and Training in Job analysis is an added advantage.
Experience
a) Minimum of 6 years’ experience in occupational profiling, occupational standards development, TVET Competency based curriculum/Training Packages development, stakeholder engagements and profound knowledge of TVET systems
b) At least 3 years of supervision experience.
c) Experience working with industry competency-based training and Assessment packages
Knowledge and Skills
a) Practical knowledge of occupational profiling and standards development, competency-based curriculum development, workplace-based training and assessment packages, and TVET quality assurance requirements.
b) Skills in facilitating curricula and standards initiatives, coordinating technical working groups, and supporting curriculum validation processes.
c) Ability to support compliance monitoring, documentation, and technical reporting with attention to detail.
Physical Demands: None.
Travel Requirements: Travel to regional offices to support TVET providers. May be required to travel internationally for exposure to best practices.
