Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy To Supporting The Development Of A Cybersecurity Curriculum For Tvet

Tenders are invited for Consultancy to Supporting the Development of a Cybersecurity Curriculum for Tvet in Rwanda Location: Kigali Deadline: Monday, 17/11/2025 23:59 ILO External Collaboration Contract Terms of Reference: Consultancy: Supporting the Development of a Cybersecurity Curriculum for TVET in Rwanda. I. Background and purpose Rwandas National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) places digital transformation at the center of its ambition to build a knowledge-based economy. The country is positioning itself as a regional digital hub, with strong emphasis on digital skills development, innovation, and ICT-driven growth. The Government of Rwanda has made notable progress toward this vision through initiatives such as the Smart Rwanda Master Plan, investments in digital infrastructure, and the National Digital Skills Framework (NDSF), which sets standardized benchmarks for digital literacy and workforce readiness. Ensuring the success of this transformation requires a skilled and adaptive workforce capable of meeting the growing demand for digitally competent professionals. Rwandas rapid growth in online services across health, finance, education, and public administration presents a strong opportunity to position the country as a leader in secure digital innovation. By equipping youth with practical, industry-aligned skills in cybersecurity and data protection, Rwanda is well-placed to strengthen digital trust, enable business growth, and safeguard its expanding digital ecosystem. To address these challenges, the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth is implementing the Boosting Decent Jobs and Enhancing Skills for Youth in Rwandas Digital Economy project. This four-year partnership, funded by the Government of Luxembourg and implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) is supporting the Government of Rwanda, employers and workers organizations, and young people to contribute to the countrys structural transformation and digitalization agenda. More specifically, it aims to empower young women and men (aged 1830) in Kigali and secondary cities to access decent employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the digital economy. The project is part of a broader ILO/ITU/AU Joint Programme spanning several African countries, focusing on: Job creation and entrepreneurship in the digital economy Digital skills development for young people Facilitating the transition to decent work in the digital economy Under Outcome 2, the project focuses on improving digital skills of young men and women through strengthened partnerships for the delivery of training programmes and the establishment of digital campuses across the TVET system. To this end, the ILO seeks to engage a consultant/ service contract to support TVET and National Cyber Security program and the ILO in the development and integration of new cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy curricula (equivalent to RTBs Level 3 modules and potential some modelues at level 4 and 5) within selected TVET schools. This work will include the design of modular training aligned to labour market needs, the creation of hands-on lab-based learning resources, and the adaptation of teaching delivery to a digital campus model, with the aim of piloting Cybersecurity Centers of Excellence in Rwanda. The Cybersecurity Curriculum Development initiative is a collaborative national programme designed to equip Rwandas workforce with practical skills in cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy, essential for safeguarding the countrys digital transformation. The programme is jointly led by the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), mandated to protect Rwandas digital infrastructure and national assets, the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB), responsible for ensuring quality and alignment within the TVET system, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), which provides technical expertise in competency-based training and international standards. The programme delivers Level 3 modules of the Rwanda TVET Qualification Framework (RTQF) through a modular curriculum that combines classroom learning, online resources, and lab-based exercises. The training covers key areas including Cybersecurity Essentials, Blue Teaming (SOC and Threat Hunting), Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), and Data Protection and Privacy, providing structured entry points into the cybersecurity profession and ensuring alignment with industry needs. To build on Rwandas digital skills agenda and strengthen pathways from foundational training to employment, the initiative will establish Cybersecurity Centers of Excellence in selected TVET schools. These centers will serve as stepping stones between basic digital literacy and advanced, hands-on learning experiences. By aligning national cybersecurity priorities with TVET curricula and fostering industry partnerships, the programme aims to improve the relevance and quality of training and better prepare young Rwandans for decent jobs in the digital economy, ultimately contributing to Rwandas broader digital transformation agenda under NST2. II. Scope of work This initiative responds to the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals equipped not only with technical knowledge but also with the practical skills required to safeguard Rwandas digital transformation. As part of the implementation of the ILOs Digital Skills for Decent Jobs Programme in Rwanda, the objective of this consultancy is to partner with the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), the Rwanda TVET Board (RTB), and the ILO in leading technically (1) the finalization and validation of a cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy curriculum, building on the existing NCSA programme and work with RTB to secure its accreditation under the Rwanda TVET Qualification Framework (RTF). III. Detailed tasks Deliverable 1 Curriculum Finalization & Accreditation Dossier (technical leadership) (26 days) 1.1. Curriculum Review and Development (10 days) Review and consolidate existing materials developed under the NCSA programme including the concept note, expectation document, etc.; map to RTQF Level 3 outcomes and RTB QA policies. Develop full curriculum for cybersecurity in TVET. Develop the occupational standards as part of the curriculum development following TVET CBC Development Framework. 1.2. Curriculum Structure and Content Design (6days) Develop the programme description, competency standards, syllabi, sequencing, contact hours, and cross-cutting themes (safety, ethics, inclusivity). 1.3. Assessment and Accreditation Framework (7days) Develop a CBET-aligned assessment, moderation and quality assurance framework (formative & summative tools, logbooks, competency checklists, moderation plans). Prepare an accreditation dossier package that meets RTB requirements (application forms, annexes, trainer registration templates, evidence list). Deliverable 2.a Stakeholder Validation (2 day) Plan and facilitate a validation workshop with NCSA, RTB, industry/employer and worker representatives, document inputs and decisions. Revise curriculum and competency standards reflecting validated changes; produce a validation report with an issues log and resolutions. Deliverable 2.b Submission & Implementation Readiness(1 day) Submit the accreditation dossier to RTB and support the technical review process (responses to comments, crosswalks, document control). Produce a concise implementation-readiness note (LMS/metadata structure, materials list, pilot scheduling options, inclusive participation considerations). Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-consultancy-supporting-development-cybersecurity-curriculum-tvet-rwanda