Instructional Designer at Code for Africa (CfA)

Job Description

Positions in: Remote. Open to candidates based anywhere in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Do you want to help design engaging and impactful learning experiences for our e-learning programmes and MOOCs?

Code for Africa (CfA) has an immediate vacancy for a mid-level Instructional Designer with strong pedagogical expertise and proven experience designing curricula using e-learning technologies and AI-enabled tools.

Required: minimum requirements include:

• Relevant qualifications or significant demonstrated expertise in learning sciences, particularly MOOC design, instructional design, learning technologies, information architecture, evidence-based education, or a related field.
• Experience developing multimedia and web-based instructional materials for Learning Management Systems, preferably WordPress LearnDash or a similar platform.
• Ability to write clear, engaging, inclusive, and conversational learning content.
• Experience conducting training needs assessments, writing measurable learning objectives, and storyboarding course outlines and learning journeys.
• Working knowledge of generative AI tools for learning design and content development, including the ability to write effective prompts, fact-check outputs, protect sensitive information, and use AI responsibly.
• Ability to apply creativity while maintaining excellent attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and organise work effectively across competing timelines and schedules.

Preferred: candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Proven experience in instructional design for large-scale e-learning programmes or MOOCs delivered through platforms such as Coursera, edX, Udemy, or similar.
• Experience developing courseware for emerging communication channels, including mobile platforms such as WhatsApp or equivalent social messaging platforms.
• Experience using generative AI tools to support instructional design, content development, multimedia production, localisation, assessment creation, and workflow automation, with the ability to fact-check outputs and apply AI responsibly.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with curriculum or domain experts and project team members working remotely across different time zones.
• Skills in multimedia production, including infographics, video scripting, animation, and audio production.
• Experience using design and content-development tools such as Canva, InDesign, VideoScribe, and audio or narration editing tools.
• Proven ability to repurpose learning content for multiple delivery formats, including self-paced, tutor-led, and blended learning.
• Experience using remote collaboration tools, including Slack, Google Drive, and Trello, to manage workflows.
• Bilingual proficiency in French or Arabic is an advantage.

Language and Location Requirements:

• Location: Remote. Open to candidates based anywhere in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
• Languages: English
• Preferred but not required: French and/or Arabic