Consultant – Course Development

Call for Applications: Consultant – Course Development

“Gender, Justice and Human Rights in the Eastern Caribbean”

Application Period: September 23 – October 12, 2025 L

Organization: Justice Education Society (JES), in collaboration with Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC)

About the Opportunity

The Justice Education Society (JES) is seeking a qualified Consultant to support the development of a new tertiary-level course titled "Gender, Justice and Human Rights in the Eastern Caribbean", to be offered at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC). This initiative is part of the broader Judicial Strengthening for the Eastern Caribbean Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada.

The course is designed to increase legal literacy, civic awareness, and advocacy capacity among youth in the Eastern Caribbean, with a particular focus on gender equity, human rights, and access to justice. It will be delivered as a 3-credit elective through a blended learning format.

We invite professionals with experience in law, gender justice, curriculum development, or human rights education to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Consultant will:

1. Course Development

• • Co-develop course modules, lesson plans, and assessment strategies.
  • Contribute case studies and experiential learning components (e.g., mock trials, outreach project templates).
  • Provide guidance on the integration of legal frameworks and gender-sensitive pedagogy.

2. Content Quality & Alignment

• • Ensure content aligns with:
    • Eastern Caribbean legal systems
    • International treaties (e.g., CEDAW, CRC)
    • OECS Gender Policy and national justice reform goals
  • Review materials for contextual and academic accuracy.

3. Faculty Capacity Building

• • Deliver one workshop or training session for SALCC faculty on trauma-informed, rights- based teaching approaches.
  • Support the creation of a resource library (syllabus, readings, multimedia, tools).

4. Pilot Support (Optional)

• • Participate virtually or in person in the initial pilot phase as a guest lecturer or advisor (subject to availability).

Expected Deliverables

• • Annotated and finalized syllabus
  • 6–8 structured module plans
  • 3–5 regionally relevant case studies or exercises
  • Faculty workshop materials (slides, handouts)
  • Final consultancy report with recommendations

Timeline

• • Duration: Up to 90 consultancy days
  • Start Date: October 25, 2025
  • End Date: February 10, 2026

Consultant Profile

Required Qualifications:

• • Advanced degree in Law (LL.B., LL.M., or JD), with specialization in Human Rights, Gender, or Constitutional Law.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in curriculum design, legal education, or social justice ​​​​​​programming.
• • Familiarity with legal systems and justice reform in the Caribbean (especially OECS).
  • Proven experience working on gender equality, access to justice, or public legal education.

Desirable Attributes:

• • Experience teaching at the tertiary level
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed and participatory pedagogies
  • Ability to collaborate in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following documents by October 12, 2025:

1. Cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Two references (name, title, contact information)
4. (Optional) Sample of curriculum or training material previously developed

Submit via email to: jobs@justiceeducation.ca  Subject: Consultant Application – Gender, Justice & Human Rights Course, Eastern Caribbean

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a virtual interview and may be asked to submit a short sample task. The selection will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and alignment with JES’s mission and project goals.