Project: Senior Secondary Education Improvement Project (ADB-Funded)

Job Title: Curriculum Development Officer / Deputy Team Leader (National)*
Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands
Duration: 30 months

Project Background:
The Solomon Islands Senior Secondary Education Improvement Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and gender-responsiveness of senior secondary education (Years 10-12) to support a climate-resilient economy. With the Solomon Islands facing growing vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters, the project supports curriculum reform to equip students with practical skills and knowledge for adaptive livelihoods and sustainable development. The project includes the modernization of curricula, improvement of assessment practices, development of teaching and learning materials. MEHRD (Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development) is the implementing agency, working in close partnership with development stakeholders and consulting teams.

Position Summary:
The Curriculum Development Officer / Deputy Team Leader (National) plays a vital role in supporting the successful implementation of senior secondary curriculum reform in the Solomon Islands. As the principal national counterpart to the international Team Leader, this position is responsible for ensuring strong coordination between the consulting team and the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD). The role is embedded in a highly collaborative reform process that seeks to align the national curriculum with emerging priorities such as climate resilience, gender equality, and inclusive education.

The Deputy Team Leader will assist with the drafting and contextualization of curriculum frameworks, syllabi, and teaching and learning materials (TLMs), while facilitating workshops, validation events, and stakeholder consultations. A key focus of this role is to ensure the curriculum content and delivery approaches are grounded in the realities of the Solomon Islands education system, culturally relevant, and practically oriented. The Officer will serve as a key liaison with MEHRD’s Curriculum Development Division and help manage communication between international consultants and national stakeholders.

Equally important is the role’s emphasis on capacity development and mentorship. The Deputy Team Leader will support the day-to-day coordination of curriculum writing teams, guide the work of national subject experts, and contribute to documentation and reporting processes. By fostering ownership among local staff and building institutional capacity, the Deputy ensures the sustainability of curriculum reforms and contributes to long-term system strengthening efforts in senior secondary education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Team Leader in coordinating Workstream 4 activities
• Lead the development and review of curriculum package
• Ensure curriculum alignment with national education standards
• Supervise local curriculum development team members
• Coordinate with schools and education stakeholders for curriculum piloting
• Oversee the development of teachers’ guidelines
• Monitor implementation progress and quality
• Provide technical support to curriculum writers and reviewers
• Conduct training workshops for teachers and curriculum officers
• Develop training materials and resources
• Mentor local curriculum development staff
• Support knowledge transfer initiatives
• Liaise with MEHRD officials
• Coordinate with other workstream teams
• Engage with school leaders and teachers
• Facilitate community consultations on curriculum matters
• Prepare regular progress reports
• Document curriculum development processes
• Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation
• Maintain records of curriculum development activities

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in curriculum development or educational leadership roles in Solomon Islands
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing educational programs in the Solomon Islands context
• Strong knowledge of Solomon Islands education system and curriculum frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• Experience in capacity building and professional development

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