Capacity Development Officer (Instructional Designer) - ICD
Company: International Monetary Fund
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
The Institute for Capacity Development (ICD) has an immediate
opening for a Capacity Development Officer to support the online
learning program of the Fund. The Fund's online program is aimed at
expanding the volume of training to member country officials, while
sharing the IMF's knowledge and expertise with a wider audience
through free massive open online courses (MOOCs) and other learning
products. The online learning program also aims at enhancing the
impact of the Fund's capacity development (CD) by introducing more
flexible online delivery modalities, that can be combined
effectively with other modalities (technical assistance and
classroom training).
Main duties and responsibilities:
The Capacity Development Officer, working in ICDIP, collaborates
with subject matter experts from across the IMF to design and
develop online courses (i.e., Massive Open Online Courses on the
edX platform) and other learning products (i.e., microlearning
videos, e-learning modules, blended learning). The selected
candidate will:
The selected candidate is expected to help spearhead and reinforce
modern, learner-centric instructional design approaches, in both
external training (i.e., as part of the IMF Institute Training
Program) and internal training (i.e., as part of the Internal
Economics Training Program). He/she researches, recommends, and
implements new instructional design theories, policies, and
procedures, particularly in e-learning. He/she will be expected to
contribute to the overall work program of ICDIP.
Qualifications:
Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an
advanced university degree, or equivalent, in Instructional design,
instructional technology, education, communications; or a
university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six
years of relevant professional experience; or a minimum of two
years of relevant experience at grade A8, or equivalent, is
required.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of current
and emerging educational technologies, including minimum of two
years of experience with MOOC platforms; demonstrated ability to
collaborate effectively with subject matter experts; knowledge of
best practices in online pedagogy; strong project management
skills; knowledge of and experience with educational assessment;
and interest in designing and leading workshops and other
professional development opportunities for instructors.
The candidate should possess excellent analytical, problem-solving,
communication, and interpersonal skills; show initiative and acute
attention to detail; have the ability to establish priorities, meet
deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively; and be able to
work under pressure both autonomously and in a team environment. A
track record in innovation would be highly desirable.
This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in
accordance with the Fund's new employment rules that took effect on
May 1, 2015.
A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will
maintain their open-ended status. If the selected candidate is a
contractual employee, they will be offered a Term staff
appointment. Staff members already on a term appointment will
continue their current term but may receive an extension provided
that their current term appointment has not already been
extended.
All applicants are expected to include a Statement of Interest as
an attachment to the application, which may be used in the
screening process for this vacancy.
Department:
ICDIP Institute for Capacity Development Institute Training
Program
Hiring For:
A09, A10
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age,
creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity,
gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs,
and sexual orientation.
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