Roster of Consultants - Learning Designer at World Health Organization (WHO)

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Learning design and development.

• Objective 1: Design impact-oriented learning solutions.
  • Output 1.1: Organize interdisciplinary virtual learning design workshops with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and appropriate other WHO Academy members.
  • Output 1.2: Identify and document learning needs, persona of learners, entry criteria, high-level curricula and learning paths. 
  • Output 1.3: Co-design learning solutions with a team of SMEs that address priority learning problems defined by the WHO Academy team. This includes learning outcomes, assessments, learning activities and accessibility criteria (list not exhaustive). All these learning elements will comply with the established WHO Academy frameworks, references and tools.
• Objective 2:  Develop learning programmes.
  • Output 2.1: Develop effective, efficient, and impactful learning experiences in line with the Academy’s learning model, standards and course production framework.  
  • Output 2.2: Develop competency-based and outcomes-oriented learning evaluation activities and design course specific learning analytics to maximize learning impact.
  • Output 2.3: Write storyboards, learning specifications, activities and other relevant learning instructions for internal and external partners to implement the programmes and organize its deployment into the Learning Experience Platform.
• Objective 3: Prototype, test, evaluate and improve learning programmes.
  • Output 3.1: Prototype, test, evaluate and improve programmes based on feedback and data both pre- and post- course launch. 
  • Output 3.2: Augment efficiency of learning programmes through continuous improvement loop, by measuring learner experience and by checking quality requirements. 

Deliverable 2: Domain-specific activity.

• Objective 4: Develop a toolbox for a specific specialized learning domain.
  • Output 4.1: Develop a library of principles, activities and assessment approaches for learning to be applied in existing and upcoming learning programmes. 
  • Output 4.2: Recommend Learning Design team members as per appropriate learning activities in their respective programmes.
  • Output 4.3: Liaise with technical team or technical champions to include these features into the Academy Learning Experience Platform. Document the functional requirements for further implementation.

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advanced university degree in one of the following fields: 
• Educational Sciences (Adult Learning, Learning Technologies, Curricula Management, Instructional Design) or any other related fields.
• Behavioural Science, Educational Psychology.

Desirable:

• PhD in Educational Sciences or related fields.

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in any learning science related field (curricula building, instructional design, learning technologies, etc).
• Experience in health sector
• Previous experience in working with multiple stakeholders in a diverse environment (multiple cultures, time zones, countries/regions, languages, etc).

Desirable:

• Experience in Project Management.
• Experience in Learning Production with overall understanding of major e-learning authoring tools (Adapt Learning, Storyline, Lectora, Captivate, etc).
• Experience in implementing learning solutions in LMIC. 
• Experience working with World Health Organisation or with international organizations.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

• Ability to deliver and achieve results.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.  
• Technical writing skills.

Languages required:

Essential:  

• Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of any other WHO languages.