The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview/Summary: The IRC is seeking a Program Officer, Instructional Design to join an established Learning and Instructional Design team. This position will support Framework, a Department of Justice Office of Victims of crime training and technical assistance program designed to build nationwide capacity to address labor trafficking in the United States. The role may also support other RAI learning initiatives, providing instructional design services and products across the department. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work closely with the Deputy Director of Framework and subject matter expert teammates to conduct learning needs assessments, establish learning objectives, and design and develop learning content

• Develop eLearning modules, job aids, and other multimedia learning tools

• Ensure training and learning resources are developed and delivered on time and are steeped in best practices and proven principals of adult learning and pedagogy

• Ensure that all training, technical assistance and capacity building resources are steeped in trauma-informed practice and universal accessibility 

• Ensure that all training resources are stored, organized, and accessible through the Learning Management System

• Evaluate training for efficacy and adjust methodology and materials as needed to improve understanding of information 

• Review drafted materials and support Framework staff in the enhancement of products through informational and visual standardization

• Contribute content to newsletters and other audience communications

• Support Framework Learning Collaborative and facilitate training sessions as needed

• Support other IRC learning initiatives as needed

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Position reports to: Senior Director for Learning

Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect reporting: Deputy Director of Framework

Other internal and/or external contacts: Works closely with internal and contracted subject matter experts, may have a communication role with funder (OVC) on an as needed basis

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in instructional design, education, or other relevant field (or equivalent work experience and/or certification)

• Graduate degree highly desired

• Minimum four years of experience developing and implementing training, technical assistance, capacity-building, or education programs

• Experience developing innovative virtual multimedia trainings, such as webinars, online courses, self-paced e-learning, etc. 

• Proven ability to develop training curricula, help documentation and other support materials

• Deep understanding of instructional design principles (including adult learning theory)

• Instructional Design certification preferred

• Experience contributing to program monitoring and evaluation (data collection, management, and reporting)

• Deep experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) 

• Experience with webinar software

• Top-notch writing, editing, and presentation skills

• Proficiency with eLearning content creation software, audio/video editing tools, and the MS Office suite

• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment 

• Fast learner, creative problem solver 

• Experience engaging with subject matter experts and building collaborative trainings

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to effectively liaise with colleagues on all levels in a multicultural environment

• Familiarity with anti-trafficking programming a plus

Language Skills: English language fluency, additional languages spoken by IRC staff and/or clients a plus 

Working Environment: Standard office and/or remote working environment. This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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