Consultant - Learning Design and Evaluation at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

To design health emergency learning to systematize the exchange of information about learning and training activities, outcomes and partnerships

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Development of Frameworks- Expected by end of month 3.

• Activity 1.1: Develop evidence-based frameworks on learning design and evaluation to meet WHE and LCD learning framework goals.
• Activity 1.2: Develop guidelines and toolkits that bridge research and practice. 
• Activity 1.3: Create guidance on development and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning approaches and tools.

Deliverable 2:  Research and Evaluation Expected by end of month 7.

• Activity 2.1: Research and analyze pre-existing practices in LCD and OpenWHO to ensure alignment with new evidence-based practices and WHE goals for capacity building.
• Activity 2.2: Build a strategic plan and logic model to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of OpenWHO and LCD’s guidance on health emergencies and humanitarian crises.
• Activity 2.3: Perform process and outcome evaluations and generate reports.
• Activity 2.4: Develop surveys and focus group questions for the evaluation exercise.
• Activity 2.5: Write and publish research papers to inform internal and external parties of best practices, barriers, and enablers of learning in health emergencies to improve response and preparedness.

Deliverable 3:  Learning Transfer Expected by end of month 11.

• Activity 3.1: Develop a learning transfer toolkit and sample rubrics for community, technical teams (subject-matter experts), and internal LCD unit to improve learning design practices.
• Activity 3.2: Outline recommendations to increase learning transfer of OpenWHO courses and application of learned skills within local contexts.
• Activity 3.3: Identify and implement optimal mechanisms for outreach to health care professionals.
• Activity 3.4: Write and/or co-author articles on training for health professionals on Linkedin and other channels.

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advanced university degree in Education or Learning Technologies or other relevant field. 

Desirable: 

• A complementary education degree, qualification or training in any of the above-mentioned fields.

Experience

Essential:

• Over 8 years of relevant experience in learning and training domain.
• Experience working at the international level.
• Extensive experience in public health instructional design, e-learning, and learning facilitation/ delivery.

Desirable:

• Experience in health emergency response and incident management.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong skills in research and evaluation.
• Strong skills in learning design for a broad range of audiences.
• Strong knowledge of online and virtual learning technology.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Stays calm and focused under high pressure and tight time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven knowledge and skills in WHO health emergencies learning.

Closing Date : Nov 24, 2022