Samasource E-Learning Content Developer Job Vacancy

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Samasource E-Learning Content Developer Job Vacancy

The Team Samasource is an award-winning social enterprise with a huge vision - to connect the one billion people living in poverty around the world to work using technology.
Samasource combines the fast-paced, results-driven culture of a tech start-up with the passion for alleviating global poverty of a non-profit.
We like to move quickly and get things done - if you join us, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making an impact.
Samasource was founded in 2008 and is supported by major corporate and philanthropic funders including MasterCard, Google, eBay, Cisco, Rockefeller, Ford and the State Department.
Head quartered in San Francisco’s Mission District, Samasource has 30+ employees and gives work to thousands of people worldwide.
The Samaschool program is a new initiative that provides digital skills to women and youth living in poverty to help transition them into participants in the digital economy.
The Samaschool E-Learning Content Developer will play a key role in the helping Samasource launch the Samaschool program.
This role will start off as a six month contract, continuation of which will be subject to performance.
Your Job

Compile and organize existing curriculum from Samasource and SamaUSA teams

Develop course outlines for online courses and training modules based on Samaschool course tracks and learning outcomes

Develop curriculum, training materials, and videos as necessary to fill in gaps in existing curriculum and in accordance with labor market trends

Adapt existing and new curriculum into digital formats to prepare for Samaschool pilot and platform testing

Partner with internal teams and external e-learning vendors to produce high quality e-learning materials

Manage administrative responsibilities in the Samaschool LMS

Work closely with members of the Samasource and SamaUSA teams to understand potential learner profiles and levels and develop culturally sensitive material

Design measurement instruments and create advanced learning activities questions for quizzes and certification exams

Assist with researching the needs and goals of potential Samaschool students

Help find and evaluate other job readiness programs that exist offline and online

Assist with post-graduation follow-ups to would help inform improvements to the curriculum Qualifications

Strong knowledge and experience with best practices in e-learning, online content development and learning management systems

Experience developing vocational training or technical training content

Technical knowledge of LMS and e-learning content creation software programs

Experience working with/ developing curriculum for diverse student populations, preferably in East Africa

Ability to translate existing course content so that it becomes applicable in digital format

Ability to take direction well and work independently as needed

Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, ability to follow-through and see all projects to a timely completion

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

BA preferred How to apply:
For more information and job application details, see; Samasource E-Learning Content Developer Job Vacancy by 22 Oct 2014