Instructional Designer - eLearning

Create engaging eLearning content and collaborate with stakeholders

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OICT - Office of Information and Communications Technology

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Monday 1 May 2023 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Create engaging eLearning content and collaborate with stakeholders

You have:

  • A first-level university degree/diploma in any stream
  • A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, designing and development in the Instructional Designing field
  • Experience with technical writing would be an added advantage
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
  • Good command of English is required

Result of Service Production ready storyboards. Documentation on the tasks performed. Timely delivery of the finalized content.

Work Location New Delhi, India

Expected duration 12 months

Duties and Responsibilities The UN’s Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) defines the strategic direction for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to the UN Secretariat. It oversees ICT programs, budgets, and decision-making to align with the Secretariat’s overall ICT strategy. We are looking for a passionate Instructional Designer and he/she will be responsible for conceptualization and creation of visual stories from different types of available content, available through various domains. The Instructional Designer will work with a team of highly motivated software developers and bridge the gap between subject matter experts and technical development, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the final product looks as well as how it impacts. Within delegated authority, and in close cooperation with the Software Production Coordinator, the Instructional Designer will be responsible for the Duties and Responsibilities mentioned below:

Designing the Course Outline as per the learning objectives and developing training material meeting the same Researching, analyzing, designing, developing, customizing instructional materials Working with different types of input material to create Instructional Content Applying various Instructional Strategies, Models and Theories to Content Visualizing Graphics and develop innovative ideas for e-Learning resources. Use appropriate writing styles to make content easy to understand for the target audience. Discuss ideas for images, graphics, and animations with team members before specifying them for development. Liaise with Subject Matter Experts from other teams/departments/agencies on production, schedules, and deliveries. Produce well-written audio and video scripts to produce high-quality course assets. Handle SME co-ordination independently. Communicate effectively with the development team. Maintain project documentation and course folders during the project lifecycle. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills A first-level university degree/diploma in any stream A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, designing and development in the Instructional Designing field. Having experience with technical writing would be an added advantage. Excellent project management and organizational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients Critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines

Languages Good command of English is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you had to use multiple instructional strategies? This question assesses your ability to apply various instructional strategies effectively. Provide a specific example, discussing the strategies used and their outcomes.
How do you ensure your instructional materials are engaging for learners? The interviewer wants to know your methods for capturing learner interest. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you had to meet multiple tight deadlines. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback from subject matter experts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to simplify complex content for a non-technical audience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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