Instructional Designer (Re-advertised) at Weza Care Solutions

Job Overview:

• Are you a creative and dynamic Instructional Designer passionate about children thriving in safe, loving and sustainable families? We're seeking a skilled professional to join our team, dedicated to developing engaging training materials for leadership and organizational strategy within the context of Kenya’s Care Reform. The goal is to drive strategic organizational and program development for WezaCare’s Partner organisations, ultimately contributing to children thriving in families. A key aspect of this role is the requirement for exceptional interpersonal relational skills to collaborate with various stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Design and author comprehensive training materials and content packages for leadership development, encompassing strategic planning, organizational planning, program planning, implementation, piloting, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and organizational assessment.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current leadership theories and business strategies.
• Utilize adult learning principles and instructional design theories to create engaging learning experiences for adult learners in leadership positions.
• Develop various content types, including written documents, slide decks, interactive e-learning modules, participant handouts, consulting guides, and workshop content.
• Ensure content scalability and adaptability, allowing consultants to tailor it to diverse organizational contexts and sizes within the child welfare sector.
• Create tools and resources for consultants to facilitate effective training delivery and measure leadership development programs’ impact on child welfare.
• Continuously update and improve content based on feedback from consultants and participants, as well as changes in the field of organizational leadership and child welfare.
• Manage and organize assets to ensure current files are accessible to appropriate groups, maintaining accuracy and up-to-date information.
• Manage the full lifecycle of content development, from ideation through to delivery and ongoing maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or a related field would be a significant advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in content creation or instructional design, focusing on leadership and organizational strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible and actionable learning content.
• Strong writing and editing skills, attention to clarity, grammar, and instructional value.
• Experience with e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in collaborating with diverse teams, including working with remote colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal relational skills, essential for collaborating effectively with diverse teams, including remote colleagues and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the latest trends in leadership development, organizational behavior, and child welfare sector challenges.