TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PROCUREMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR

THE AFRICAN TAX ADMINISTRATION FORUM (ATAF)

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

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1. About ATAF

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is a platform for promoting and facilitating mutual co-operation among African Tax Administrations and other relevant and interested stakeholders with the aim of improving the efficacy of their tax legislation and administration. ATAF’s objectives are: (i) developing a sustainable, member-orientated African organisation on tax matters; (ii) fostering efficient and effective African tax administrations; (iii) driving the knowledge hub on African tax matters and (iv) Informing and influencing the regional and global dialogue as the African voice in the field of taxation.

2. Background of Programme

Africa Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) delivers its mandate to its members through a wider range of expertise drawn locally and internationally. One major area of capacity building and knowledge transfer is geared towards peer learning initiatives by utilizing resources and expertise available in the continent to deliver programmes and provide home grown solutions to continental challenges. The practice of learning from and with each other has a couple of benefits including unleashing latent potentials available in the continent, maximizing resources utilization but also creating and growing a pool of expertise from within that provides for sustainable progress and development required to capacitate the continent in as far as human capital is concerned.

On average ATAF conducts about twenty (20) courses annually, most of these courses are short courses delivered for five to ten days. ATAF is considering redesigning these short courses by structuring them into modules with credit hours/contact hours that may ultimately contribute to number of credits for either Continuous Learning Profession (CPD) or Continuous Profession Education (CPE). The purpose being besides offering courses targeting on the job skills, participants will benefit beyond receiving certificates of attendance by attaining credits that contributes to their profession development.

Basing on this backdrop, a curriculum development expert is being sourced to develop the curriculum framework that will guide ATAF in developing its courses aiming at achieving the above initiative.

3. Scope of the Assignment

The assignment will be two folds, a general curriculum framework for ATAF and secondly, a customized curriculum framework for South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) which is being supported by ATAF in developing her training strategy. For both sets of frameworks the Consultant is expected to develop the underlying principles and standards, within which actual curriculum content will be developed from. Specifically, the Consultant will be expected to articulate the knowledge, competencies and skills that trained tax officials are expected to attain. Specifically, the curriculum framework should contain elements provided but not limited to the below:

1. Scope and Sequence: The curriculum frameworks should outline the scope (breadth) and sequence (order) of content to be covered for functional areas in tax and customs while ensuring logical professional progression.

2. Standards and Learning Outcomes: Curriculum frameworks should be organized around specific learning outcomes that define what course participants should know and be able to do. These standards should provide a clear roadmap for curriculum development and assessment.

3. Units and Lessons: Content in curriculum frameworks should be organized into units or modules, each focusing on a specific topic or theme. Within each unit, there may be further breakdowns into individual lessons or activities.

4. Interdisciplinary Connections: To be able to grow total tax persons, curriculum frameworks should emphasize the integration of multiple subject areas or disciplines to provide a more holistic and interconnected approach to learning. Content should be organized to highlight these interdisciplinary connections.

5. Differentiation: Additionally, the curriculum frameworks should include strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of participants. Content may be organized in a way that allows for flexibility and adaptation based on participant strengths, interests, and learning styles.

6. Spiral Curriculum: The Consultant will advise if the spiral approach will be useful in the taxation space in enhancing learning because in a spiral curriculum framework, content is revisited and built upon in a repetitive manner, allowing participants to deepen their understanding over time. This approach emphasizes the importance of reinforcing key concepts and skills through repeated exposure.

7. Assessment and Evaluation: The curriculum frameworks should include guidelines for assessing participants learning and progress. Content may be organized to align with specific assessment criteria and performance indicators.

Overall, the organization of content in a curriculum framework should be designed to provide a coherent and structured approach to facilitating trainings and learning, ensuring that participants have a well-rounded and comprehensive educational experience.

4. Qualification, Expertise and Key Competencies

The Consultant is expected to possess the following key competencies:

a) At least a university graduate in Education, Adult learning, Knowledge management, Curricula development, or other but related disciplines.

b) Proof of delivery of at least three (3) similar assignments with reputable organization.

c) Expertise in the field of andragogy and Organization Development.

d) Knowledge/understanding of prerequisite skills in the taxation and customs field.

e) Prior work/engagement with tax administration will be an added advantage.

f) Fluency in either English or French.

g) Strong computer skills

h) Communication skills

Thus, an individual with these competencies and proven experience of similar or related assignments is eligible for the position.

5. Duration of the Assignment

The assignment is to be concluded by end of July 2024.

6. Shortlisting criteria

	a. At least a university graduate in Education, Adult learning, Knowledge management, Curricula development, or other but related disciplines.	15
	b. Proof of delivery of at least three (3) similar assignments with reputable organization.	30
	c. Expertise in the field of andragogy and Organization Development.	20
	d. Knowledge/understanding of prerequisite skills in the taxation and customs field.	15
	e. Prior work/engagement with tax administration will be an added advantage.	10
	f. Fluency in either English or French. Strong computer and communication skills	10

Submission of applications

Interested consultants may obtain clarification at the email address below.

Attention:

Procurement Manager;

E-mail: procurement@ataftax.org

ATAF, 3^RD Floor, Kaaimans Building

4 Daventry Road

Lynnwood Manor

Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA

Deadline for submitting expressions of Interests is 6 June 2024

ALL APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED USING THE LINK PROVIDED https://rb.gy/1z5n2w

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Applicant should explain how they meet the following criteria

Do you have at least a university graduate in Education, Adult learning, Knowledge management, Curricula development, or other but related disciplines?

Do you have proof of delivery of at least three (3) similar assignments with reputable organization?

Do you have expertise in the field of andragogy and Organization Development?

Do you have Knowledge/understanding of prerequisite skills in the taxation and customs field?

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