We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Learning Lead to join the team
We're recruiting a Digital Learning Lead to join the Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) to advance digital learning across the humanitarian sector, leading the design, development and delivery of innovative learning solutions that support humanitarian practitioners and organisations around the world.
As the Digital Learning Project Lead you will be integral in driving the development and implementation of innovative digital learning solutions to enhance learning experiences across the humanitarian sector. You will leverage emerging technologies and digital tools to design, implement, and evaluate learning that fosters engagement, promotes accessibility, and achieves desired outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Be responsible for complete digital project design, development and delivery
- Develop and implement innovative digital learning solutions to enhance learning experiences across the humanitarian sector, ensuring they are engaging and effective.
- Design customised learning solutions based on comprehensive client needs analysis, aligning them with organisational goals and constraints to achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and organisational leaders to create learner-centric experiences using cutting-edge instructional design principles and emerging technologies.
- Provide training and support to educators and trainers for the adoption and use of digital learning tools, enhancing their capabilities and confidence.
- Work on the HLA’s technology strategy as part of an MDT
- Manage relationships with external digital learning delivery partners and consultants to ensure smooth programme execution and high-quality outcomes.
About you
You are a creative professional with strong technical expertise who can take the lead on learning needs analyses, excel at understanding learning requirements, collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders, and design a variety of innovative learning solutions that provide tangible value.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Understanding of industry standards for digital learning resources (SCORM, AICC, LTI and xAPI) and experience of quality assuring and publishing resources onto LMS and other platforms.
- Experience of developing multilingual learning resources and localising content for specific regions.
- Experience of the use of standard industry tools (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign) to produce professional graphics and documents.
- Experience of designing and creating other micro-learning digital resources, for example animations, games, micro-sites, virtual and immersive content.
- Experience of video and audio editing using standard industry tools (Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Camtasia).
- Experience of the use of various webinar (Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom) and blended learning tools (Nearpod, Padlet, Mentimeter, Miro) to help support the remote delivery of technical training.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theories and experience of practical implementation.
- Familiarity with learning management systems, eLearning tools, and technology platforms.
- Proficiency in producing professional graphics, documents, videos, and digital assets using Adobe software; knowledge of HTML, CSS, and CMS preferred.
- Data analysis skills to track and assess the effectiveness of learning platforms and services.