About the job
AMI enables ambitious businesses across Africa to thrive through practical tools and training. We equip entrepreneurs with tools to build their business, help companies train their teams and run work readiness programmes for young people. Our programmes combine blended learning journeys, and online and mobile content with in-person workshops and on-the-job practice and support.
AMI is looking for an experienced Instructional/Learning Designer who will focus on Leadership and SME development programmes across Africa; providing consultation within the broader learning team, taking design initiative on all aspects of programme and learning experience design, workshop and content development.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop learning programmes, materials, and online courses in accordance with established design models for instructor and virtual instructor-led training, multimedia, video, and other learning-related materials
- Design engaging learning experiences – focused on motivating and encouraging participants throughout the learning programme. Support the analysis of learning data to adapt strategies throughout programme implementation
- Consult with other instructional/learning designers, project partners, or subject matter experts regarding learning strategies, blended design, and business requirements that impact the learning needs and learning solutions initiatives
- Conduct analyses of target audience, training requirements, and media requirements
- Design training materials and assessments in adherence to brand standards
- Test training materials to ensure their quality. Adapt as necessary given feedback from implementation
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
- 5+ years of related instructional design and development experience (essential)
- Design-build, Instructional Design, Instructional Training, E-learning
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial or skills development environment (essential)
- Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and how to apply these theories in the design of learning experiences
- Recent experience designing instruction for leaders including the design of multimedia training, digital training materials, experiential workshops, and related documentation
- Understanding of agile methodology and ability to handle multiple priorities in a very fluid working environment
- High proficiency and productivity in G Suite tools, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, etc.
Country base: One of AMI’s core offices (Nairobi, Johannesburg, Kigali, Dakar)
If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply:
https://zurl.to/9ylX?source=CareerSite
