Curriculum, Competency-Based Education and Training, and Work Based Learning Consultant
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About the Position
Curriculum, Competency-Based Education and Training, and Work Based Learning Consultant
Remote
Contracted
Experienced
IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals to provide curriculum, competency-based education and training, and work-based learning expertise for the anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)-funded TVET Technical Support Consultancy in Belize. The consultancy will support MCA-Belize and the Government of Belize in designing and implementing the Training and Transitioning to Work Activity, which aims to strengthen the governance, quality, and labour-market relevance of Belize’s TVET system and improve learners’ transition from training into employment.
This consultancy is contingent upon funding. IREX reserves the right to withdraw this request for proposals at any time up to the award of the contract.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, adaptation, and quality assurance of competency-based TVET curricula.
- Develop practical tools and guidance for competency-based education and training.
- Design work-based learning models that connect training providers, employers, and learners.
- Work closely with IREX technical staff, MCA-Belize, Sector Skills Councils, TVET providers, and employer partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, TVET, curriculum development, workforce development, instructional design, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in TVET curriculum development, competency-based education and training, workforce development, or related technical assistance.
- Demonstrated expertise in CBET curriculum design, occupational standards, modular and stackable credentials, assessment design, and alignment of training programs with employer-defined competencies.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or strengthening work-based learning systems, including internships, apprenticeships, industry attachments, workplace projects, employer supervision, and learner transition support.
- Experience working with TVET providers, ministries, qualification authorities, sector skills councils, employers, or industry associations to improve training quality and labour-market relevance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, professional written deliverables in English.
- Experience working constructively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including in virtual or hybrid settings.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Caribbean Vocational Qualifications, regional qualifications frameworks, competency standards, accreditation, or quality assurance systems relevant to TVET.
- Professional experience in Belize and/or the Caribbean region is preferred; proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a leading international organization.
- Potential for a contract period of up to three years based on performance and funding availability.
About the Company
IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) is a global nonprofit organization that advances education, economic opportunity, and human rights. IREX works in over 100 countries to build capacity, strengthen institutions, and empower individuals to create positive change in their communities.
Proposal Submission Requirements
If you are interested in providing this service, please submit a CV to this application that includes your daily rate requirements, no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on September 11, 2026. Late submissions will only be considered if in the best interests of the project, and then at IREX’s sole discretion. All proposals submitted must be valid for a period of not less than sixty (60) calendar days from the closing date indicated above.
Candidate Evaluation
The criteria are listed in descending order starting with the most important factors to be evaluated.
- Previous experience (65%)
- Qualifications (15%)
- Cost (20%)
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