About IRRI

Job Purpose

The consultant will be integral in contributing to the L&D unit in creating effective and engaging online learning modules. The primary goal of a learning experience designer will be to understand the learning needs to design and develop learnercentric material by creating a user friendly interface meeting the agreed learning objectives.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

Roles and Responsibilities

The consultant is expected to work collaboratively with the L&D Team to cocreate elearning modules based on set timelines through a consultative approach while fostering a constructive feedback incorporation. The key duties are enumerated in detail below :

Project Management
1) Time Management and Progress Alignment

(Develop a project timeline outlining key milestones for assigned modules.
(iRegularly assess and update on progress against timelines and make adjustments as needed
(iiCommunicate with team members to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines

2) Coordination with Stakeholders

(Collaborate with subject matter experts to account for multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives
(iFacilitate effective communication to gather relevant information and insights on recommended content
(iiEnsure alignment between instructional design process and broad Institutional goals

Content Development and Implementation
1) Design simple and engaging content

(Align content with specific needs catering to diverse audiences
(iDevelop instructional designs integrated with content which is easy to understand.
(iiUse multimedia elements, interactive features and a user friendly layout
(iInclude opportunities for learners to connect content with real world scenarios

2) Resource Utilization

(Assess and ensure compatibility and accessibility in accordance with Institutional IT set up
(iLeverage on available resources including technology and tools per the Institutional recommendation

3) User Acceptance Testing

(Facilitate UAT for assigned modules before the formal launch.
(iEnsure feedback incorporation with relevant stakeholders for institutional alignment and any pre launch glitch adjustment

Assessment & Evaluation
1) Implementation of Evaluation Measures

(Incorporate formative assessment throughout the modules to track progress
(iUse summative assessments to enable tracking the success of learning objectives for each module
(iiMake initial recommendations on draft measures for evaluating learners’ performance

2) Reporting mechanism on Learners’ Feedback

(Collect and analyze feedback from learners on modules they undertake
(iExplore the scope of generating comprehensive reports in partnership with the L&D Officer
(iiUse feedback to make recommendations for continuous improvements on the modules designed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Sciences / IT / Digital Multimedia Courses / Communication / Educational Technology / Mass Communication or related, 35 years relevant work experience (2)Sample portfolio of designed modules ( minimum of 2 modulethrough Articulate 360

Skills Required

Mandatory

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work smoothly with internal team and stakeholders
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with strong knowledge of instructional designing, authoring tools and the basics of learning & development concepts (e.g. ADDIE model, adult learning principle