UNESCO Remote Consultancy Opportunity: Curriculum Development (Sport Section) – 9-Month Contract
UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) is inviting applications for a remote consultancy opportunity in curriculum development for its Fit for Life Sport Leadership Programme. This consultancy, open to professionals in education, curriculum development, and sport for development, aims to create inclusive and adaptable masterclass materials to train young sport leaders worldwide.
This opportunity is ideal for experts in educational program design, inclusive sports, and youth empowerment, seeking to contribute to global sport education and social inclusion initiatives.
Job Details and Scope
✅ Position: Consultant(s) in Curriculum Development (Sport Section)
✅ Organization: UNESCO Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS)
✅ Location: Remote (Paris-based project)
✅ Contract Duration: 9 months (April 2025 – February 2026)
✅ Application Deadline: April 16, 2025
Project Overview
The consultancy focuses on developing a master curriculum for UNESCO’s Fit for Life Sport Leadership Programme, designed to equip young leaders (18-35) with the skills to drive inclusive, equitable, and safe sport participation.
The program will train, mentor, and incubate sport-based initiatives, with its first pilot set for AlUla, Saudi Arabia, in July 2025, supporting Saudi Vision 2030. The curriculum must align with UNESCO’s core themes of:
✔️ Gender equality in sports
✔️ Anti-racism and diversity inclusion
✔️ Disability-inclusive sports programs
✔️ Safe sport environments
Consultant Responsibilities
The selected consultant(s) will be responsible for designing an adaptive, modular, and interactive training framework for Fit for Life’s global implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Research & Curriculum Framework Development
- Conduct a needs assessment and stakeholder interviews.
- Develop an adaptation plan aligned with local sport policies.
- Review existing UNESCO inclusive sport frameworks.
2. Master Curriculum Development
- Create facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and assessment tools.
- Ensure content is culturally adaptable and accessible.
- Design a peer-based training guide to encourage knowledge sharing.
- Develop mentoring frameworks for young leaders.
3. Customization for the AlUla Pilot (Saudi Arabia)
- Tailor training modules to align with Saudi Vision 2030 and local sports infrastructure.
- Develop a mentorship plan for participant projects.
- Identify additional content for the September 2025 masterclass series.
4. Evaluation & Feedback Integration
- Collect participant feedback from the AlUla pilot.
- Refine curriculum based on real-world application insights.
- Finalize comprehensive Fit for Life Master Curriculum for global implementation.
Project Timeline & Deliverables
Key Deliverables and Deadlines:
📌 May/June 2025 – Scoping Report & Curriculum Adaptation Plan
📌 June 2025 – Master Curriculum Outline & Training Materials
📌 July 2025 – AlUla Pilot Masterclass Delivery & Feedback Report
📌 August 2025 – Updated Training Modules for Second Masterclass
📌 October/November 2025 – Final Master Curriculum Submission
📌 February 2026 – Integration of Feedback & Finalized Training Materials
Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate should have:
Education & Experience:
✔️ Master’s or PhD in Curriculum Development, Education, Sport Management, or Social Sciences.
✔️ Minimum 5 years of experience in curriculum design, training, or capacity-building programs.
✔️ Experience with international organizations (e.g., UNESCO, UN, NGOs, or Sport Federations).
✔️ Background in sport for development, youth leadership, and inclusive sports programs is preferred.
Key Skills:
✔️ Expertise in curriculum development & modular education frameworks.
✔️ Strong understanding of gender equality, inclusion, and safe sport principles.
✔️ Ability to customize training materials for different cultural and socio-economic settings.
✔️ Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
✔️ Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply for the UNESCO Curriculum Development Consultancy
Application Submission:
📧 Send your application via email to:
Nancy McLennan (n.mclennan@unesco.org)
Drake Thomas (ds.thomas@unesco.org)
Subject Line: “Curriculum Development (Sport Section)”
Required Documents:
✅ Updated CV with references
✅ Technical Proposal (max. 3 pages) – Outline methodology, timeline, and relevant past projects
✅ Financial Proposal (max. 1 page) – Specify total compensation in USD
Diversity & Inclusion
UNESCO encourages applications from:
✔️ Women & underrepresented groups
✔️ Indigenous professionals
✔️ Persons with disabilities
No application fees required.
Why Apply for This UNESCO Consultancy?
🔹 Work with a globally recognized organization influencing youth sports leadership.
🔹 Shape the future of inclusive sports education for young leaders worldwide.
🔹 Gain international exposure through UNESCO’s social and human sciences projects.
🔹 Flexible remote work opportunity with a competitive consultant package.
This is a career-defining opportunity for experts in curriculum development, sport education, and inclusive capacity-building programs. If you have the passion and expertise to design transformative training content for global impact, apply before April 16, 2025!