Tenders are invited for Hiring an Individual Consultant / Firm for Child Development Content Creation and E-Learning Platform. Location: Kigali Deadline: Friday, 01/05/2026 17:00 Project Background In alignment with its vision to ensure every child has access to comprehensive care, the National Child Development Agency (NCDA) is committed to enhancing the capacities of all stakeholders involved in child development. Recognizing that traditional workshop-based training is not cost-effective in reaching the vast number of ECD caregivers and actors, NCDA is establishing a "Child Development Online Education Platform." This platform aims to provide a standardized, consolidated, and transformative curriculum. To ensure the platforms success, there is a critical need to transform existing training materials, policies, and strategies into engaging, interactive, and self-paced digital content specifically tailored for Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers and other actors involved in childcare at different levels. 2. Objective of the Assignment The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide expert services in Child Development and Early Childhood Education to support the creation of the e-learning platform. The consultant will be responsible for curating, adapting, and transforming existing NCDA materials into a comprehensive, interactive, and user-friendly self-paced curriculum. This includes defining the pedagogical structure, guiding the creation of supporting multimedia, and developing assessment tools to ensure effective learning and certification. 3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities The expert will work under the direct supervision of NCDA and in close collaboration with the software development team (BK Techouse) and the two technical departments (Nutrition and Hygiene; Child Development, Protection and Promotion). The specific tasks include: A. Inception, Stakeholder Engagement, and Content Auditing (Weeks 1-3) Conduct a thorough review and audit of all existing NCDA materials relevant to ECD. This includes, but is not limited to: Training manuals and facilitator guides from past workshops. PowerPoint presentations and policy briefs. National ECD policies, strategies, and legal frameworks. Existing awareness materials (brochures, posters). Facilitate workshops with the two NCDA departments to validate the scope of content and identify priority modules for the pilot phase. Identify gaps in the current materials and propose a comprehensive curriculum outline for the self-paced online platform. Define clear learning objectives, target audience personas, and a logical flow of modules and chapters. Deliverable: Inception Report detailing the curriculum framework, content map, and work plan. B. Content Adaptation and Instructional Design (Weeks 4-8) Rewrite and adapt the existing technical content into a concise, engaging, and easy-to-understand format suitable for online self-learning (e.g., short text blocks, bullet points, case studies, scenarios). Ensure the content is pedagogically sound and follows a logical progression for self-paced learners. Develop detailed storyboards and scripts for audio-visual materials (animations, short videos) that can enhance learning and engagement. These concepts will be handed over to the multimedia firm for production. Deliverable: First draft of adapted digital-ready content for all modules. C. Assessment and Certification Tool Development (Weeks 7-10) Design a robust assessment framework to control learner progress. Create a bank of assessment questions and quizzes for each module/chapter, primarily in multiple-choice format, but also exploring other interactive formats (e.g., drag-and-drop, true/false, scenario-based learning). Define the criteria for course completion and the requirements for the "Certificate of Completion." Deliverable: Comprehensive assessment bank mapped to learning objectives. D. Platform Configuration Guidance and Review (Weeks 2-12) Work hand-in-hand with BK Techouse to advise on the pedagogical configuration of the chosen LMS (Moodle, Canvas, etc.). Provide input on the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) to ensure it is intuitive and conducive to learning. Recommend features that enhance self-paced learning while ensuring academic integrity (e.g., advising on how to structure the platform to encourage thorough reading before assessments). Review the platform during the development phase to ensure it aligns with the pedagogical goals. Deliverable: Configuration guideline document and ongoing feedback reports to BK Techouse. E. Content Finalization, Uploading, and Quality Assurance (Weeks 11-14) Finalize all text-based content based on feedback from NCDA technical teams. Collaborate with the multimedia firm to review produced videos/animations and ensure they match the storyboards and learning objectives. Oversee the uploading of all content and assessments onto the platform to ensure proper formatting and functionality. Conduct thorough testing of the platform and content to identify bugs or areas for improvement. Deliverable: Finalized course content uploaded to the platform, ready for pilot testing. F. Pilot Testing Support and Handover (Weeks 15-16) Support NCDA in facilitating a pilot test with a small group of end-users (e.g., ECD caregivers, journalists). Collect and analyze feedback from pilot users. Make final adjustments to the content and assessments based on pilot feedback. Develop a simple content update guide for NCDA staff to manage minor updates in the future. Deliverable: Final Report summarizing the process, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for future expansion, including a handover note for NCDA. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/tender-notice-hiring-individual-consultant-firm-child-development-content-creation-and-e
