Learning and Knowledge Specialist/ Sr Associate

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. 

 

About this position

Are you an experienced capacity-building professional passionate about creating engaging and impactful online learning experiences? We are the training institute of a leading multilateral bank dedicated to empowering individuals through education. We are seeking a dedicated capacity-building professional with expertise in developing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) focused on social and economic development topics.

You will work at the Inter-American Institute for Economic and Social Development (INDES), part of the Knowledge, Innovation, and Communication Sector (KIC). This team’s mission is to increase knowledge and strengthen skills of target audiences in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as of IDB employees, in order to promote economic and social development in the region.

 

What you will do:

·         Collaborate with subject matter experts, content developers, and multimedia specialists to design and develop MOOCs on various social and economic topics, using instructional design principles and innovative learner-centered learning technologies.

·         Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify skill gaps, learning priorities and target audiences, geared to determine instructional goals, content structure, and learning objectives.

·         Design and organize course materials, including assessments, activities, and multimedia resources, to ensure learner engagement and knowledge retention.

·         Support the implementation of the learning impact evaluation methodology to assess and continuously improve the effectiveness of educational programs, using data to monitor learning interventions and to enhance learning outcomes.

·         Provide high-level advice in the conceptualization, preparation, and implementation of learning programs, both within the KIC team and with teams of other departments within the IDB.

·         Lead the preparation of case studies, development of learning assessments and rubrics, as well as other instructional materials to create an effective learning experience.

·         Promote partnerships with public institutions and universities to design and develop learning programs.

·         Collaborate with external partners, organizations, and IDB experts to develop partnerships for the development of MOOCs.

·         Collaborate in grant writing and proposal development to secure funding from different sources for MOOC development projects.

·         Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in instructional design and online learning to enhance course quality and learning effectiveness.

 

What you will need:

·         Education: You hold a master’s degree in social sciences, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Psychology, or a related field. It is a plus to hold a certification in e-learning or lifelong learning.

·         Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience, of which at least 5 years of proven experience in capacity building, specifically in developing MOOCs focused on social and economic topics.

 

·         Languages:  

o   Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable. 

 

 Key  skills:

Technical track (without supervisory responsibilities): 

·         Learn continuously  

·         Collaborate and share knowledge  

·         Focus on clients  

·         Communicate and influence  

·         Innovate and try new things 

 

Requirements:

·         Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 

·         Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. 

 

Type of contract and duration:

·         International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. 

 

 What we offer:

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: 

·         A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

·         Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave.

·         Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. 

·         Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. 

·         We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

·         Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

·         Health and well-being:  Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees. 

·         Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. 

·         Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. 

Our culture 

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.  

 

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

About IDB

The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts ground breaking research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. 

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