Communications/ Public Relations jobs at Plan International and Other Companies in Kenya

 
Deadline of this Job: 20 November 2022

The Opportunity
Through Programme Y.O.D.A (Your Organisation’s Data and Analytics), Plan is changing its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution and is taking a virtual approach to Y.O.D.A training.
As a Y.O.D.A Instructional Designer/e-learning developer, you will create engaging, visually appealing self-paced learning materials which capture and retain learner interest where the subject matter focuses on processes and systems. You will use your expertise to propose new activity types and better ways of working.
In this role you will develop system simulations and other interactive online activities using Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline (TBC). Whilst some online simulations are templated, others will require you to liaise with subject matter experts and apply instructional design skills to create engaging activities which meet agreed learning objectives.

About You
• The successful candidate will be an experienced instructional designer, skilled at working with subject matter experts (SMEs) and crafting source content into clear, concise, engaging storyboards, meeting agreed learning objectives. They will also be required to develop videos and interactive online activities in Totara, our learning management system (LMS), which is integrated with H5P. The designer/developer will be able to create visually engaging learning content meeting Plan International branding guidelines.
• System simulations for Y.O.D.A Training will be developed using Captivate. While we are interested in skilled Articulate/Captivate developers, our primary need is for excellent instructional design skills, supplemented by the ability to build modules from storyboard, using agreed tools, to be published in Totara.
• You will have experience in working with subject matter experts to create relevant and engaging learning and instructional design skills (i.e. the ability to design and storyboard engaging learning, using a variety of media, to meet agreed learning objectives)
• You will also have strong attention to detail and the ability to work quickly, with high levels of accuracy, as well as the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. They will need to have robust communications skills in both written and spoken English, and the ability to apply diversity and inclusion principles within the training.

Desired knowledge, skills and experience
• Creativity – with the desire and ability to create interesting and effective learning activity types using the tools available
• Experience of using Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline to develop Show Me / Try It / Test Me system simulations
• Ability to use Powerpoint graphics and animations to create engaging Powerpoint-based videos
• Ability to create engaging animated videos using tools such as Vyond, Videoscribe and Powtoon
• Awareness of the importance of and issues relating to the sustainability of learning materials which may be updated by others
• Html ability
• Ability to read and speak French and Spanish
• Ability to read additional (non-core) languages (e.g. Portuguese, Arabic)
• Experience of working in the international non-government organisation (NGO) or Not for Profit sector
• Willingness to work flexibly when big deadlines are approaching to ensure that we launch according to plan