Instructional Designer

Code for Africa (CfA) uses technology and #OpenData to empower citizens. We give citizens actionable information for better-informed decision making and digital tools to amplify their voices, so that they can hold the authorities (both governmental and corporate) to account.

Instructional Designer

Requiredminimum 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.

Preferredcandidates 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

About the Role

The successful candidate will join CfA’s Academy team, helping to lead capacity-building initiatives delivered in partnership with more than 30 leading African universities, mainstream newsrooms, and civil society organisations.

A major focus of the role will be designing modular courses that combine core lessons on essential skills with elective modules offering topic- or tool-specific learning. CfA’s courseware must be flexible enough to be customised and repackaged for different audiences by our in-country trainers and university partners.

Our MOOC courseware also serves as the master curriculum for in-person and offline training workshops, facilitator teaching kits, and adaptable learning materials for university partners.