INASP - International Network for Advancing Science and Policy - is a highly experienced capacity development organisation. Based in Oxford, UK, we work with a global network of partners to strengthen research and knowledge systems for development. We have over 30 years’ experience of working with universities, research institutes, national science academies, think tanks, civil society organisations, government agencies and parliaments, across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We are dedicated to enabling researchers and educators to create relevant and rigorous knowledge for their communities and powerful learning experiences for young people. We aim to achieve impact in three domains:
- Youth can secure meaningful and dignified work
- Critical knowledge for policy, practice and communities
- Women educators and researchers leading change
To achieve our desired impact, we
- Offer digital and blended learning programmes, designed for and with Global South researchers and educators
- Foster communities that enable early career researchers and educators to forge connections with each other, to share knowledge and learn together within and across countries.
- Focus on specifically addressing the needs of women researchers and educators
- Work in partnership with universities to facilitate changes in institutional policy, processes and culture
For the last decade INASP has been designing and delivering high quality digital learning for researchers and educators, designing specifically for Global South professionals. We have enabled over 30,000 to build essential skills and competencies over the past five years. By 2028, we aim to have enabled an additional 40,000 early career researchers to bring their ideas, knowledge and passion to bear on the most pressing challenges facing their communities, countries, and the world as a whole by delivering online professional learning and development to over 10,000 learners each year.
We are looking for a creative Digital Learning Coordinator with expertise in designing high quality, engaging digital learning experiences for adult learners to join INASP and partners in our collaborative efforts to support researchers and educators in generating relevant knowledge for their communities and creating impactful learning experiences for young people.
The Role
The Digital Learning Coordinator will play a key role in the programme team to ensure the successful delivery of digital learning initiatives across INASP projects that support early career researchers in advancing their careers and conducting impactful research for the benefit of society. This will include designing, developing, and delivering online courses and modules for researchers and advising on different tools that can be used to support the engagement of learners online.
Key Responsibilities
In close coordination with the relevant line or project manager/lead, the Digital Learning Coordinator will:
- Scope, design and storyboard digital learning content using latest instructional design methods
- Commission and manage subject experts to transform content into effective digital learning materials and experiences
- Coordinate the design process of new digital learning materials and experiences, ensuring we meet project timelines and INASP quality standards
- Coordinate the running of open and bespoke courses for researchers, liaising with course moderators and facilitators
- Work with the INASP team and external consultants to develop innovative learning content in a variety of formats
- Work with colleagues to promote, develop and fundraise for new projects.
We are looking for candidates with
- Demonstrable experience in a digital learning role in the context of adult learning
- Experience of planning high-quality online learning by identifying learning outcomes, aligning activities and assessments, and structuring content to support learner engagement
- Experience of using Moodle and other digital tools to create high quality learning experiences, and supporting others to use them
- Ability to present content and learning activities in a clear and engaging manner using digital technology
- Commitment to the quality of outputs, with attention to detail
- A demonstrable interest in Global South research and higher education contexts
Terms
Salary: Competitive salary with a range of benefits
Duration: Fixed Term, 12 months with potential to renew.
Time: Full time
Location: Remote (with periodic travel to Oxford if based in the UK).
Eligibility: This position is open to candidates based in the United Kingdom or based in any of the countries in Africa that our Employer of Record operates from. If you are unsure about eligibility, please reach out.
Please note: If based in the UK you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. We cannot sponsor anyone who does not already have this right. If based in one of the countries our Employer of Record operates, local labour laws and visa requirements in those countries will apply.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted online click here and will require the following:
- A 2-page CV
- A personal statement of no more than 1 side of A4 outlining how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria in the job description and what you would bring to the role.
- Where you saw the advert
- Details of your right to work in the UK, or in an African country where our Employer of Record operates from.
Applications will only be considered if they provide all of the above.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
INASP is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment, respecting diversity and avoiding unlawful discrimination at recruitment and during employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender identity, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Applications from people with disabilities, or those with health problems, are welcome and will be given full consideration. Please inform us of any help or special equipment you might need in order to carry out the duties outlined in the job description, attend for interview, or participate in the recruitment process.
We will not respond to any enquiries from agencies.
Data Protection
We are committed to ensuring that your personal details are protected and that we are fully compliant with our legal obligations under the Data Protection Act and the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
As part of your application to work for INASP you will share some personal information with us, like your name, address, telephone number and email address. We will only use that information to process your application and to monitor recruitment statistics. We will not share it with any third parties without your permission.
Personal information about unsuccessful candidates will be held securely for 6 months after the recruitment exercise has been completed, it will then be destroyed or deleted. We retain de-personalized statistical information about applicants to help inform our recruitment activities, but no individuals are identifiable from that data.
If you are subsequently employed by INASP, we will compile a file relating to your employment. The information contained in it will be kept secure and will only be used for purposes directly relevant to your employment. Once your employment with INASP has ended we will retain your file for 6 years in accordance with our retention schedule and then delete it.
Safeguarding
INASP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.