Training & E-Learning Specialist

The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the American University of Beirut is looking for a Training & E-learning specialist to join its team.

The Training & E-learning specialist will work closely with the NGOi team on a variety of tasks including but not restricted to:

Training:

• Develop an action plan for synchronous trainings to specify the roles and deliverables based on a set timeline
• Work with subject matter experts to define the learning objectives, develop the syllabus, and build the course plan and content
• Coordinate with team members to develop the course promotional material, evaluation strategy, and financial tracking system
• Manage the course registration process
• Edit and design the course content including the slides, activities, and assessment forms
• Coordinate the course delivery whether face-to-face or through Zoom and manage the activities and break-out rooms
• Manage the post-course material including grades, certificates, and course evaluation
• Evaluate the course quality and recommend improvement strategies to increase the course effectiveness, interactivity, and time-efficiency

E-Learning:

• Work with subject-matter experts to define learning objectives, identify appropriate learning methodologies and delivery methods, and map out course content and activities
• Develop and edit standards for instructional design and conceptualize the storyboard that will be translated into finished interactive content
• Design and develop quality e-learning content including video, animation and other instructional technologies using ARTICULATE 360
• Publish final eLearning modules in a learning management system (Moodle)
• Evaluate effectiveness of the asynchronous courses, and recommend improvement strategies to increase retention, engagement, and student performance
• Manage projects from design to implementation, including scope, timeline, and quality assurance for assigned activities
• Effectively communicate project deliverables to SME, team members, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in education, instructional design, social sciences, or any other related fields
• At least 2 years of experience in coordination and/or managing trainings
• High proficiency in English and Arabic (French would be an asset)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent editing, proofreading, presentation, and interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with software applications (familiarity with Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or other e-learning development software is of added value)
• Have a good working knowledge of eLearning standards including SCORM, xAPI technologies and learning management systems including Moodle
• A strong sense of cultural awareness and the ability to work in teams
• Strong social and presentation skills

About the Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative (NGOi)

The Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative (NGOi) is an initiative of the American University of Beirut that provides different services to the NGO sector in Lebanon and the MENA region. The services including:

• Organizational Certification
• Self-Assessment Platform
• Training & Capacity Building
• Contextualization & Arabization
• Knowledge Resource Center
• Convening Platform
• Performance Improvement