Curriculum Designer / Linguist / Polyglot
Organisation: Duolingo
Location: Pittsburgh, U.S.
Duration: permanent

We are looking for an outstanding language enthusiast and educator with a strong background in linguistics, languages, language typology, and language teaching. Our ideal candidate is a polyglot energized by diving into languages they don't (yet) know, with a passion for developing language-learning materials and a combination of analytical and creative skills.

You will work side by side with other learning designers, project managers, and engineers to deliver high-quality course curricula and content for a variety of languages; leverage generative AI for creating content that is fun, accessible, and targets learners at specific proficiency levels; use your "generalist" linguistic skills to effectively work across different languages, consulting subject matter experts as needed; review, edit, and proofread learning materials for our language courses, and train and supervise other course content creators.

Main requirements:Linguistics background. You have an MA (or equivalent experience) in linguistics, applied linguistics, language (with a linguistic focus), or a related field.
Language knowledge. You have basic proficiency in multiple languages, including at least two of the following: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean. You can quickly get up to speed on the key properties of unfamiliar languages.
Curriculum design and teaching experience. You have taught at least one language other than English, and have strong skills in designing language curricula.
Analytical thinking. You can think about language in a structured and analytical way. For example, you excel at breaking down grammatical concepts into smaller parts for the purposes of teaching.
Creativity. You think outside the box and have excellent intuitions about how to build content that is engaging to a wide range of learners.PhD in linguistics or a related field (Desirable)
Experience working in EdTech (Desirable)
Familiarity with language standards such as CEFR or ACTFL (Desirable)
Experience managing people and projects (Desirable)
Advanced proficiency in multiple languages (Desirable) Application deadline: not specified (ASAP)
Salary: $80,900 - $155,900

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Internship (Learning & Engagement)
Organisation: Education Outcomes Fund (EOF)/ UNICEF
Location: London, UK, or remote
Duration: 6 months

We are recruiting a highly motivated intern to support EOF’s Learning & Engagement - Early Childhood Education (ECE) team EOF developed a joint vision with the LEGO Foundation for how outcomes-based finance (OBF) can support ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) outcomes. As part of this joint vision, we have launched an ambitious initiative that will undertake a portfolio of OBF programs in ECCE to showcase the potential (and limitations) of OBF in different settings while leveraging our program portfolio to contribute towards an increasingly vibrant ecosystem for OBF in ECCE.

Main requirements:Enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school, or a recent graduate (within the last 2 years)
Excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records
At least 18 years old
Fluency in English is required
No immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to
A degree in a relevant subject, such as education, economics, development studies, political science, public policy, finance, or a related field, would be preferred
Experience or an interest in international development, the global education sector, and international aid is desirable. Additional consideration will be given for any relevant experience (Desirable)
Proficiency in French, Spanish or Arabic (Desirable) Application deadline: July 14
Salary: stipend of USD 1,700 per month in New York, Geneva, and Copenhagen; or 70% of the monthly salary of the GS level 3 step 1 in all other duty stations

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Consultant Education Sector
Organisation: UNESCO
Location: Paris, France
Duration: from 7 to 11 months

The work of the section of Global Citizenship and Peace Education focuses on improving the relevance of education systems and addressing global challenges to peace, justice, human rights and democracy through education, with an approach that is holistic, gender- transformative, culturally sensitive, and human rights-based, central to fostering creative and sustainable societies.

The contract holder will contribute to the development and coordination of the Sector’s activities relating to global citizenship education, and more particularly on issues related to countering hate speech through education and Holocaust and genocide education through a series of targeted deliverables.

Main requirements:Advanced university degree (equivalent to Masters) in in the field of Social or Human Sciences, History, Education, Political Science or related fieldsAt least 4 years of relevant professional experience, of which preferably 2 years acquired in an international organization or NGOExcellent strategic, analytical and communications skills
Good knowledge of challenges related to Holocaust and genocide education in a global setting
Good knowledge of issues such as hate speech, digital citizenship, media and information literacy, Internet regulation and freedom of expression, and human rights education
Ability to multitask under pressure while proactively communicating progress and any emerging constraints and maintaining a high level of responsiveness
Ability to work independently, often within tight timelines, to meet strict deadlines
Experience working in an international, multi-cultural environment
Fluency in writing and communicating in English required
Application deadline: July 5
Salary: not specified

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Education Officer– Digital Learning
Organisation: UNICEF
Location: Male, Maldives
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

The Education Officer will support the design, implementation, and monitoring of end-to-end digital learning solutions in the Maldives, including the digital learning initiative developed and piloted in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Google and UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia.

As such, the Officer will provide quality technical support and guidance in developing digital learning initiatives that help improve learning outcomes and support continuation of learning, particularly for the most vulnerable children. This includes providing technical assistance in assessing country office requirements, localizing technology, curating/producing content and ensuring that it is contextualized and can be effectively used.

Main requirements:
Master degree or equivalent in Education, ICT, sociology or any other relevant technical field
5 years of experience in education, ICT, sociology or another relevant technical field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in program planning, management, and/or research in education is required
Experience in digital learning/ICT in education/blended learning
Solid digital skills, including proficiency in Google Suite for Education
Experience in digital learning content development/curation/adaptation (Desirable)
Experience in STEAM Education and design thinking (Desirable)
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset
Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, private sector partners and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development
Fluent English (Required)
Application deadline: May 23
Salary: not specified

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Senior Curriculum Manager MYP
Organisation: International Baccalaureate (IB)
Location: The Hague, the Netherlands
Duration: permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Curriculum Development Team in the Education Office as a Senior Curriculum Manager for the Middle Years Programme (11-16).

The purpose of this role is to provide high-level curriculum development expertise, ensuring that the Middle Years programme curriculum development team functions effectively and that the curriculum review process is continuously improving in line with the purpose and aims of IB’s educational philosophy, the IB continuum of learning and current learning and teaching evidence. The successful candidate will work highly collaboratively on the continuous strengthening of the MYP programme with the team of MYP curriculum designers, the MYP programme coordinator and the Operations team.

Main requirements:
A relevant qualification at Masters’ level or equivalent in curriculum/instructional design, educational leadership or teaching and learning
Emotionally highly intelligent with the ability to quickly build trust-based relationships within a team and across the large and complex IB organization
Excellent communication and writing skills in English
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of audiences and purpose
Proven people leadership capability with the ability to build, lead, develop and motivate a team, and to foster an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, preferably in an international context
Knowledge and experience of the IB Middle Years Programme (Desirable)
Experience in curriculum development, assessment and/or educational research (Desirable)
Good understanding of trends and latest thinking in teaching and learning (Desirable)
Competency in additional languages (Desirable) Application deadline: May 19
Salary: not specified (salaries on glassdor.com)

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Adult ESL e-Learning Specialist (Instructional Designer) - Consultant
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Dallas, TX USA / Remote
Duration: not specified

IRC Dallas is recruiting an instructional designer with ESL teaching experience to design and develop a 40-hour asynchronous ESL course. The course content will be focused on topics relevant to English proficiency development at the A1-A2 CEFR level.

The Consultant will develop course scope and sequence, outlines with learning objectives and anchor texts/resources for each module, write course script, develop course assets (downloadable, graphics, videos, etc.), and write knowledge checks/assessments, solicit feedback and integrate from stakeholders at key junctures in content development, prepare course storyboard, build course prototype and all course modules, and perform other relevant tasks.

Main requirements:3 to 5 years of experience developing innovative online learning courses and multimedia training products
Knowledge of instructional design methods such as ADDIE, Gagne, and Constructive Alignment
In-depth knowledge and experience with eLearning and multimedia platforms (such as Captivate, Articulate, Premiere, Camtasia, Final Cut, etc.)
1-3 years of experience teaching ESL to adults from culturally diverse backgrounds using culturally responsive strategies; experience working with refugees or other forcibly displaced populations preferred
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or TESOL certificate preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional presentation skills
Strong attention to detail; excellent editing and proofreading skills
Proficient in general office software programs, e.g., Microsoft Office suite Application deadline: not specified (ASAP)
Salary: not specified (salaries on glassdoor.com)

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Associate Project Officer
Organisation: UNESCO
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in the Arab States, and the direct supervision of the Senior National Professional Officer responsible for Education in Lebanon, the Associate Project Officer will contribute to the coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Lebanon education programmes responding to the supporting the implementation of the Five-Year General Education Plan (2021-2025) in Lebanon, the Multi Year Resilience Programme, and in strengthening partnership and coordination with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) as well as development partners in Lebanon and the Arab Region.

Main requirements:Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in education, management, social and human sciences, international development or related fields
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience with responsibilities gained progressively in the field of education or a related field, of which at least 1 year acquired at international level
Excellent project management skills, ability to coordinate complex and multiple projects and to take quality decisions
Excellent coordination and communication skills, both verbal and written
Proven ability to work with diverse team members, partners and stakeholders and build partnerships
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, to think strategically, to prioritize and manage multiple and complex tasks within tight deadlines and to deliver time-sensitive quality work
Proven ability to draft high quality, clear, concise documents and reports
Ability to build partnerships, work with diverse team members, partners and stakeholders
Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of English
Application deadline: May 5
Salary: 69,570 US $

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Instructional Design Advisor
Organisation: Roche (a global healthcare company)
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Duration: permanent

As an Instructional Design Advisor, you are responsible for planning, organizing, updating, and developing training content to meet specific training needs. This includes analyzing the learning needs to identify training gaps, working with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop source course content, and developing web-based or instructor-led courses that meet business needs. You are also responsible for tracking and analyzing the effectiveness of training programs by examining learner satisfaction, proficiency, and job performance.

Main requirements:We are seeking an individual with a Bachelor’s degree preferably and 2+ years of experience in Instructional Design and 2+ years of experience with e-content authoring tools (Articulate Presenter, Articulate Storyline, Lectora, etc.)
Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) is essential. Additional languages a plus, based on region/customer requirements
Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects)
Experience with Cornerstone or other cloud-based learning management solutions
Creative mind and storytelling skills
Experience leading instructional design development projects within the Pharma /Medical Device industry
Application deadline: not specified (ASAP)
Salary: not specified (salaries on glassdoor.com)

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Doctoral researcher, EDUCA Flagship Doctoral School Pilot Project
Organisation: University of Helsinki
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 years, commencing on August 1, 2024, or on January 1, 2025

Your responsibilities will include conducting research for your dissertation and completing the doctoral degree according to the curriculum of the doctoral program. Additionally, you may be involved in teaching and other duties, accounting for up to 5% of your annual working time.

The main thematic foci in EDUCA-Doctoral school pilot contain the following four research areas of the EDUCA Flagship, or cross-cutting policy enactment topics on these areas on the local, regional or national level:
1. Assessment of the impacts and enactment of education policy reforms and interventions in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and compulsory education.
2. Analysis of ways of addressing learning variability in effective learning interactions and in adaptive support in various learning contexts.
3. Investigation of scalable digital solutions for learning and teaching.
4. Promotion and analysis of professional competences of teachers and principals needed for effective future learning.

Main requirements:Suitability of the research plan to the chosen pilot project
Quality and feasibility of the research plan within the three-year timeframe
Planned connections to the professional world and the significance of the position for the applicant's career after completing the doctoral degree
Feasibility of completing the dissertation within three years, as demonstrated in the supervision plan
Commitment to three years of intensive and full-time work
Strong motivation and previous evidence of the ability to achieve results and complete the project on schedule
Creativity along with the ability for analytical and conceptual thinking, a determined and independent work approach, collegiality, the ability to engage in constructive collaboration with others, and inspire others
Fluent oral proficiency in English and the ability to write scientific texts in English
The appointed doctoral researchers are expected to reside in Finland
Application deadline: April 22
Salary: starting salary typically 2,400–2,800 €/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience)

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Expert for administration of online trainings and e-learning design (part-time)
Organisation: UNICEF
Location: Belgrade, Serbia (remote)
Duration: April – August 2024

The expert will be responsible for designing e-learning materials for preschool and primary school professionals, preparing them in adequate formats and uploading at the Learning Passport platforms, provision of technical support to preschools for using LP for planning, implementation and monitoring of internal professional development, and support to administration of online training.

Main requirements:University degree in Education, Computer Science or Software Engineering
Five or more years of working experience with Moodle in development and maintaining of online trainings
Proven working experience with using educational digital tools such as Mentimeter, Padlet, Concept board, Google questionnaires and similar
Relevant work experience with education institutions and/or databases related to the education sector
Experience with developing and/or maintaining a Continued Learning Platform for Educators
Familiarity with the pre- and primary school curriculum
Ability to meet tight deadlines through excellent time management and organization skills
Fluency in Serbian and good knowledge of English
Application deadline: April 3
Salary: based on financial proposal

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