[Remote] CONSULTANCY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAINING CURRICULUM FOR THE EASETRADE PROJECT

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) is an international non-governmental organization focused on empowering rural communities to overcome poverty. They are seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive and gender-responsive training curriculum tailored for the legal and regulatory business environment for MSMEs in Kenya, specifically aimed at young women entrepreneurs. Responsibilities • Design a complete and structured legal and regulatory training curriculum tailored to the findings of the EASETRADE Training Needs Assessment (TNA) • Develop a detailed, user-friendly, and culturally appropriate training module focused exclusively on legal and regulatory requirements affecting MSMEs • Outline and recommend suitable training methodologies, adult learning approaches, session durations, and total number of sessions for the legal and regulatory module • Ensure the legal and regulatory module aligns seamlessly with other modules being developed by the parallel consultant team • A detailed inception report outlining: Proposed workplan, Draft curriculum outline specific to the legal and regulatory module, Methodologies to be used, Collaboration framework for working with the other module-development team • A structured document covering: Module objectives and learning outcomes, Session structure and sequencing, Duration per session, Content flow for the legal and regulatory areas • A detailed manual including: Foundational legal frameworks affecting MSMEs, Business registration processes, Tax and compliance requirements, Employment and labor law considerations, Intellectual property rights, Commercial contracts and dispute resolution basics, Sector-specific regulations (e.g., horticulture, exports), Practical tools such as checklists, templates, and case studies • A clear and practical guide including: Session plans, Trainer instructions, Required materials, Learning objectives and facilitation tips • Participation in a validation meeting with IIRR and coordination with the other consultant to ensure coherence across modules • A fully revised and integrated package (Word and PDF) incorporating: All IIRR feedback, Alignment with other thematic modules, Final training manual, curriculum, and facilitator guide • Conduct a comprehensive TOT session with the IIRR team and facilitators to ensure that training delivery methods, sequencing, and facilitation approaches remain fully aligned with the finalized training manual Skills • Master's degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Education, or a related field • Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in developing training manuals, curricula, and capacity building materials for entrepreneurship or MSME development in Kenya • Proven experience in designing content related to gender mainstreaming and regulatory/legal environments for marginalized groups (women/youth) • Demonstrable experience with participatory adult learning methodologies and designing modules for diverse or low-literacy audiences • Excellent research, writing, editing, and content design skills • Proficiency in English is mandatory Company Overview • IIRR is one of the world's leading rural-focused NGOs. It was founded in 1960, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job