JOB OPPORTUNITY: E-Learning Materials Development Specialist
Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading non-profit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs delivers, and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives. Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), in coordination with consortium partners Akazi Kanoze Access (AKA), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Connexus, is implementing the 5-year (December 2016-December 2021) USAID Huguka Dukore Akazi Kanoze (HDAK) youth employment project.
Project Background: EDC currently implements 3 projects in Rwanda. The project concerning this position is called Building Resilience in TVET through E-learning (BRITE). This is a 2-year project, funded by Mastercard Foundation, that is in the initial stages of implementation and will support and work closely with Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) and the new Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) to help strengthen existing e-learning initiatives by focusing on transferable employability skills, trade-based technical skills, as well as remote support to students during their internships and/or industrial attachment.
Summary of Position: The E-Learning Materials Development Specialist will be responsible for leading the conceptualization of e-learning products for the BRITE project and coordinating the creation of digital e-learning materials based on existing materials and developing new materials. This position will oversee the implementation/rollout of e-learning materials with trainers and students at Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) and the newly formed Rwanda TVET Board (RTB).
This position reports to the Technical Manager. This position is located in Kigali.
Application process: Interested candidates should submit their application via email ryp@edc.org addressed to the EDC Country Director, including a CV and Cover letter, not later than January 11th, 2020 midnight.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
