Senior Technical Advisor, Instructional Design, and Capacity Strengthening

Required Minimum Expereince

Required:

• At least 7 years relevant experience in instructional design and capacity strengthening.
• Track record of applying modern concepts of adult learning required in design and implementation of capacity strengthening and training required.
• Relevant experience in international public health, particularly in managing and organizing capacity strengthening and training programs.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2-3 years resident working in LMICs preferred.
• Knowledge of eLearning approaches preferred.

Minimu Knowledge And Skills

• Experience in instructional design and training
• Experience in developing and executing capacity strengthening and implementation for multi-national programs
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English are required.
• Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff and consultants.
• Attention to detail and quality with ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and to manage activities in a time-sensitive environment
• Demonstrated experience working in/with low- and middle-income countries preferred.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
• Proficiency in French is preferred, as are languages of other USAID-supported countries is preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required.
• Interest in managing and supervising technical staff.

COMPETENCIES

Navigating the Environment:

• Perspective, Dealing with ambiguity, Organizational Agility, Political Savvy and Strategic Agility

Ensuring Delivery of Results:

• Functional/Technical skills, Client Focus, Managing through systems, Managing and Measuring work, Negotiating, Information Sharing, Process Management, Priority Setting, Problem Solving and Timely Decision Making

Leading with Credibility:

• Managing others: Building Effective Teams, Conflict Management, Managing Vision and Purpose, Integrity and Trust, Motivating others, Approachability and Developing direct reports and others

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

Required:

• Post-graduate degree in a field related to international public health or education.
• Qualification or experience in instructional design, eLearning approaches, and adult education is required.