Associate Programme Specialist (Training Design)

Overview

Provide pedagogical support and manage training course design and delivery.

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in learning design, education & technology, adult learning, educational planning and management, education & development, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in the field of learning design of online or hybrid courses, ideally with one year at international level.
• Experience in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of online and F2F training for adults.
• Demonstrated experience of working in diverse and multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of the Moodle learning management system.
• Ability to work effectively with content experts, coordinators and course teams.
• Excellent knowledge of theories and learning design approaches in adult education and training in the context of developing countries.
• Effective coordination of training courses throughout their lifecycle.
• Ability to use authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline or similar tools, as well as video and audio editing software.
• Creativity and innovation to identify new ideas and tools to solve problems to meet learners and instructors' needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English and very good knowledge of French.

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 89,144 USD and 121,080 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : IEP/PA/134 Grade : P-2 Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Education Type of contract : Project Appointment Duration of contract : 1 year Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 08-MAR-2023 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism ***​​​​​​*** ***​​​​​​Duration of contract: 1 year renewable with a six months probationary period. Extension of contract is subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.*** **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- As the only specialized organization with the mandate to support educational policy, planning and management, the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) plays a unique role within the United Nations system. IIEP was established in 1963 as an integral part of UNESCO. It supports ministries of education and their partners around the world to plan and manage education systems through four types of capacity development programs: training, technical assistance, research and development, and knowledge sharing. The Institute launched its new Medium-Term Strategy (2022-2025) in November 2021. IIEP has offices in Paris, Dakar, and Buenos Aires. IIEP draws on voluntary contributions from core donors and project funding to achieve its goals and objectives. Under the overall authority of the Director of IIEP and the Global Training Practice Lead and under the direct supervision of the Programme Specialist in the Training and Education Programmes (TEP) team and within the framework of the Institute’s Medium-Term Strategy, the Associate Programme Specialist (training) will provide pedagogical support and management in the innovation, design and delivery of IIEP’s training courses as part of the new Global Learning Academy. They will work with the TEP team and content experts to develop and deliver courses that are systematically designed and reflect a consistent implementation of IIEP's training approach with high and consistent quality levels for learners across the Institute's training programme offerings. The incumbents will have the following duties and responsibilities: **a) Learning design (Course lifecycle)** - Manage the whole learning cycle from the design to the development, delivery and evaluation of IIEP's courses and learning solutions to ensure their successful implementation. - Work in cooperation with programme coordinators or content experts in the design or revision of IIEP's courses based on the analysis of participants' profiles, their learning needs and contexts. - Work with programme coordinators or content experts in the delivery of courses to select effective pedagogy, tutoring and participants assessment strategies to meet course objectives and ensure consistency of the IIEP credentialling system. - Develop and update multimedia resources (videos, interactive presentations, podcasts, tutorials, online documents etc.) for online courses using e-learning authoring tools, Upload course materials on Moodle. - Facilitate participants learning (follow-up participants’ learning achievements and identify effective tutoring strategies to ensure course completion). - Support the evaluation of courses to assess their results and provide feedback for improvement of future editions. - Ensure administrative follow-up of participants' use of the platform during the organization and implementation of courses. ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING ----------------------- **b) Learning quality and innovation** - Contribute to develop a harmonized learning design guide and self-paced module on IIEP's courses for trainers. - Apply sound learning design and andragogy principles to improve the quality of IIEP's courses learning modules, resources and activities. - Contribute to the articulation of IIEP credential system across different courses. - Identify emerging trends and technologies in e-learning and how they can be applied to improve teaching, learning and student assessment practices at IIEP. - Contribute to the development of the training information system (IS) and other technological tools required for IIEP's learning management system. - Reflect on monitoring and evaluation and ensure the continuous quality improvement of IIEP's training offer aligned to IIEP credentials. - Contribute to teaching, research and development and technical co-operation activities organized by the institute. **c) Learning management:** - Manage IIEP's e-learning platform (Moodle) for the development and delivery of courses and programs. - Support the effective coordination with each course team, including content experts, graphic designers, multimedia resource experts, other members from the Training Unit and staff from other IIEP Units. - Contribute to the development of different communication products and implement strategies that ensure the effective dissemination and marketing of IIEP's training courses; - Report on course implementation and suggest improvements to further enhance the quality of IIEP's training. - Support the implementation of a new IIEP Global Learning Academy as part of the IIEP training team. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Teamwork (C) Results focus (C) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Professionalism (C) **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** - Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in learning design, education & technology, adult learning, educational planning and management, education & development, or a related field. ***Experience*** - Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in the field of learning design of on-line or hybrid courses, of which preferably one year acquired at international level. - Experience in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of online and F2F training for adults. - Demonstrated experience of working in diverse and multicultural teams. - Demonstrated experience in the management of the Moodle learning management system. ***Skills and Competencies*** - Ability to work effectively with content experts, coordinators and course teams. - Excellent knowledge of theories and learning design approaches in adult education and training in the context of developing countries. - Effective coordination of training courses throughout their lifecycle. - Ability to use of authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline or similar tools, as well as video and audio editing software. - Creativity and innovation to identify new ideas and tools to solve problems to meet learners and instructors' needs. - Initiative and ability to learn quickly in the post; ability to work under pressure. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge of English and very good knowledge of French. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Experience in the field of educational policy, planning and management. **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 76,673 US $. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits](https://unesco.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HRMTeam/ESzDuIMSjEtIqYwVozjc3I8Bb5Kj-P0DrTgbm4BIjD17nQ?e=41cm7D). **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States [(last update here)](https://en.unesco.org/careers/geographicaldistribution) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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