Tenders Are Invited For Consultancy: Conducting A Training Of Trainers (Tot) For Tvet Teacher In Cybersecurity

Tenders are invited for Consultancy: Conducting a Training of Trainers (Tot) for Tvet Teacher in Cybersecurity in Rwanda Location: Kigali Deadline: Monday, 17/11/2025 23:59 ILO External Collaboration Contract Terms of ReferenceConsultancy: Conducting a Training of Trainers (ToT) for TVET Teacher in Cybersecurity in Rwanda The Boosting Decent Jobs and Enhancing Skills for the youth in Rwandas digital economy Project 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) 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 modules of the Rwanda TVET Framework (RTF) 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 the identification(in partnership with RTB) , preparation, and training of teachers through a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) programme supported with inclusive manuals, lab-based resources, and industry partnerships. These actions will contribute to strengthening pathways from foundational digital skills to employment and to piloting Cybersecurity Centers of Excellence within selected TVET schools. III. Detailed tasks WP1 Design & Preparation (1day) Align ToT scope with the finalized curriculum and RTB/NCSA quality assurance policies. Agree target group and selection criteria with RTB; support screening and finalization of teacher cohort. Conduct a rapid Training Needs Assessment (TNA) addressing baseline skills and lab readiness (hardware, connectivity, cyberrange options). Produce a ToT framework (agenda, learning outcomes, assessment blueprint) and teacherfacing materials (trainer manual, slides, lab guides, checklists) aligned with CBET and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). WP2.1 ToT Facilitation and Micro-Teaching (10 days) Deliver a hands-on ToT using a teach-the-teacher cycle (demonstrate practice micro-teach feedback). Track attendance, engagement, and daily learning outcomes; maintain an issues log. WP2.2 Lab-Based Exercises and Curriculum Implementation (10 days) Run lab-based exercises across the curriculum (Cybersecurity Essentials; Blue Teaming SOC & Threat Hunting; GRC; Data Protection & Privacy), including CTF challenges. Track attendance, engagement, and daily learning outcomes; maintain an issues log. WP3 Evaluation & Support (1day) Administer pre/post assessments; compile a trainer readiness matrix and microteaching rubric. Provide implementationreadiness support (mentor hours/clinic) and document lab deployment options (onprem/opensource/cloudrange with offline fallbacks). Submit a final ToT report with sex/agedisaggregated results, lessons learned, and recommendations for pilot rollout. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-reference-consultancy-conducting-training-trainers-tot-tvet-teacher-cybersecurity-rwanda