Associate Curriculum Developer at Samasource

Job Description

Reporting to the Global Curriculum Development and Training Manager, the incumbent’s main role will be to support the design and development of curriculum content, training materials, training modules, teaching aids and support all aspects of the curriculum development process to deliver Samasource Digital Basics training at its learning centers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Global Curriculum Development and Training Manager to:
  • Develop new curricula
  • Review, evaluate and update existing curricula
  • Build courses, write and review eLearning modules
• Supporting and conducting quality assurance reviews of online and instructor-led programs with key staff.
• Supporting the review process and include feedback from lesson plans, end of course surveys, and participant evaluations into the quality assurance and course maintenance processes.
• Supporting the development of assessment material.
• Supporting management of the LMS and training on use of the LMS.
• Identifying training and development needs across the functional departments.
• Working collaboratively across all functional areas to manage and coordinate implementation of new curricula.
• Performing other duties as may be assigned.

Successful Candidate Will Have

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Curriculum Development or Organizational Development required
• Knowledge in adult learning principles and concepts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current instructional theories and principles applicable to both online and instructor-led learning programs.
• Advanced skills in development of creative and engaging training materials for an adult audience, in a variety of formats and media as well as storyboarding (work samples required).
• Minimum 2 years experience demonstrated proficiency in developing curricula, designing, building and deploying instructor-led e-Learning modules using real-time technology (work samples required).
• Comprehensive understanding of working with learning management systems.
• Advanced computer experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The Ideal Candidate Will

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Posses knowledge of functional writing, including consistent and correct use of the tense, grammar/ spelling and terminology that is interesting and varied.
• Have the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrate good organizational and time management skills; ability to be flexible and solve problems.
• Posses strong proof-reading skills to produce error free material.
• Have the ability to ask appropriate questions, probe for understanding, and work in collaboration with others to achieve desired results.
• Have the ability to produce learning materials to include facilitator/ instructor and participant manuals
• Have experience in creating instructional material for the adult learner.
• Demonstrate good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills, with fluency in Kiswahili.
• Experience in teaching/ training or working with young adults is essential.
• Knowledge of e-Learning techniques. Participation in an online or blended program is an added advantage.
• Experience in teaching/training or working in or with underprivileged communities is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of workforce development and the gig economy is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry and job tracks within the industry is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of career development or experience in teaching it is an added advantage.
• Experience working with KICD to develop the digital school curriculum (instructional design experience) is an added advantage.