Learning Specialist job

• Agriculture, food, and nutrition
• Early childhood development and education
• Refugees and migration
• Social protection
• Water, sanitation, and infrastructure
• Women’s empowerment
• Workforce development

Responsibilities:

The Learning Specialist is a key personnel position on the FEWS NET Data, Learning and Communications Hub. The Learning Specialist spearheads the FEWS NET Hub’s Knowledge and Learning Workstream, collaborating closely with other workstreams under the Strategic Engagement team. S/he collaborates with and supports documentation, learning platforms and practices, and communications across the FEWS NET project.

The Learning Specialist oversees the implementation of the Hub’s learning strategy, encompassing the management of the learning platform, developing engaging adult learning modules and other learning products, and creating curricula using effective adult learning methods. S/he collaborates closely with FEWS NET subject matter experts in areas such as agroclimatology, early warning analysis, and general data analytics to ensure the delivery of high-quality, relevant learning resources.The responsibilities for the position include:

• Develop and implement FEWS NET learning strategy following accepted adult learning pedagogy.
• Manage and administer FEWS NET Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS).
• Manage LMS user outreach, access, permissions, and communications.
• Produce engaging content using an authoring tool like Articulate Storyline and Rise360.
• Edit and produce video and audio content using audio/visual tools like Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition.
• Collaborate with FEWS NET Pillar teams to leverage existing training content, identify additional needs, and produce on-demand and instructor-led coursework.
• Track platform metrics and integrate them into performance reporting.

Product Development Leadership

• Collaborate with FEWS NET staff to develop and refine consistently high-quality learning products and events
  • Develop guidance and provide ongoing support for:
    • Content development and flow
    • Use of standard language
    • Making complex technical concepts accessible to wider audiences
  • Support active use of learning products across FEWS NET
• Work with FEWS NET teams to connect technical staff and enhance relationships to bolster knowledge sharing and forge common ground and language
• Develop clear, accessible messaging on technical topics relevant to the Hub’s mission to share data and information with wider public audiences.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in training and development, course planning, online learning media creation, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (with a BA) or 4 years of experience (with an MA)
  • Within those years, must have management experience that includes identifying technical requirements, writing scopes of work, and managing specific short-term technical experts or subcontractors
• 4-5 years experience with the following:
  • audio/visual production applications
  • eLearning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline
  • managing an LMS similar to Moodle
  • developing curricula and course planning

• Proven experience developing and delivering learning strategies and content focused on adult learning in technical fields is a plus but not required
• Background in international development and government contracting is a plus but not required

Skills:

• Proficiency with Google Workplace
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to accuracy when producing deliverables
• Skilled at prioritization and multitasking
• Excellent training strategy and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work efficiently in a virtual work environment
• Comfortable working independently and as a member of a team with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $95,000 to $110,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.