IDB3275 – Senior E-Learning Specialist

Job Purpose:

Lead the design, development and delivery of complete E-learning solutions for the Institute and ensure their sustainability and effectiveness.

Key Accountabilities:

E-learning Solutions Design and Delivery:

• Conduct Training Need Analysis through employing the most suitable methodologies, including meeting the major stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of the Institute’s strategy for Online Learning Programs design and delivery and act as the main focal point for the implementation of the strategy.
• Take ownership of the Institute’s pages on online platforms and take full responsibility on the implementation of the Institute courses. Quality Assurance and support for eLearning Project
• Lead the designing of online instructional activities to support learners in blended and online instruction.
• Write technical proposals in response to e-Learning RFPs.
• Support the deployment of learning programs including design and implementation of e-course materials.

• Manage the online activities of learners registered on the Learning Management System.
• Effectively manage the learning resources and assets like course materials, images, audio & video files.
• Effectively and efficiently manage all logistics & operations related to its E-Learning programs in the institute.
• Build positive & productive working relationships with customers, vendors, and partners in relation to E-learning programs of the Institute.
• Utilize LMS capabilities to assist with planning and managing the institute training and development initiatives.
• Work with and manage the Instructional Designers, Graphic Designers, and programmers to support E-Learning content requirements.
• Provide expertise in the technical aspects of E-Learning to internal teams, as requested.

Learning Evaluation:

• Design and administer post-course evaluation of learning in order to improve the qualities of the programs and content.
• Compile the feedback and act on the suggestions to improve learning content as required, and according to the standards of the Institute.

Reporting & Communications:

• Prepare and present regular progress reports to keep the Institute Management updated on all aspects of E-Learning.
• Suggest improvements in the course content and any relevant issues based on the feedback received.
• Communicate with participants, other stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues, if any.

Academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Multimedia design, Graphic design, Instructional Design or related fields.
• Professional certification in E-learning solutions or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in design and delivery of E-learning programs on the E-platform, preferably in a research and / or knowledge products industry.

Skills & Necessary Knowledge:

• Stakeholder Management
• Soft Skills Training
• Strategic Planning
• Talent Management
• Islamic Finance
• Advanced MS Office Skills
• Expertise in Web designing and maintenance.
• Multimedia training materials development.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems as a developer or administrator.
• Experience with HTML and audio and video editing software preferred.
• Ability to solve technical problems independently

Languages:

• English – Mandatory
• Arabic – Preferred
• French – Preferred