Consultant - Learning Designer - Sustainable Finance and/or Landscape Finance
- Hiring from
- Worldwide
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
About Us
CIFOR & ICRAF in action
Landscape Alliance transforms science into
action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry
landscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. It is the
shared operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research
(CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry
(ICRAF), two independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research
Centers working together through a common strategy, governance and
leadership structure.
CIFOR and ICRAF bring together decades of
scientific leadership in forests, trees, agroforestry, biodiversity,
climate, food systems and livelihoods. CIFOR, headquartered in Bogor,
Indonesia, advances research on forests and landscape management to
inform policies and practices that improve human well-being, protect the
environment and increase equity. ICRAF, headquartered in Nairobi,
Kenya, harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment,
generating knowledge that helps governments, development partners and
farmers make farming and livelihoods more sustainable.
Overview
Landscape Alliance (CIFOR & ICRAF in Action) is a non-profit, global research centre dedicated to advancing human well-being, environmental conservation, and equity. It maintains headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia, and Nairobi, Kenya, with a global presence. Landscape Alliance conducts research to inform policies and practices that affect forests and landscapes in developing countries. Its research embraces a green economy, sustainable landscapes and livelihoods, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and food security and nutrition under inclusive multi-stakeholder processes.
Landscape Alliance and its Capacity Development and Education hub have expanded its Landscape Academy with a dedicated learning management system and community features with abilities for offline, online and blended courses, social learning, community engagement, collaborative course design and content management on landscape-related topics.
A team of instructional and learning designers work within Landscape Alliance projects and contribute to the creation and delivery of engaging online and blended learning experiences, including courses and resources such as guides, toolkits, and blogs, hosted on the Landscape Academy. This learning designer position has a particular focus on landscape finance and/or more broadly sustainable finance.
Job Description
The main objective of the learning designer is to create effective,
engaging and accessible online and blended learning experiences that help
learners acquire specific competencies. The role focuses on assessing learner
needs, designing competency-based curricula and experiences, and developing
content and e-learning material/products in collaboration with subject matter
experts.
Planning and analysis:
- Support
the course development coordinator with course scoping and initiation;
collaborate with subject matter experts and project staff to develop course
concept notes.
- Lead
training needs analysis; and collaborate with subject matter experts to define
learner profiles, learning gaps and desired competencies.
- Define
clear, measurable, and competence-based learning objectives and course
outcomes, applying relevant learning theories to enhance learning.
- Analyse
the learning context considering available technology, language, time
constraints and access.
Course design:
- Develop
a comprehensive course outline aligning course and module outcomes with
learning activities and assessments. Coordinate consultations with subject
matter experts and integrate their feedback. As needed, design for blending
online and offline activities.
- Collaborate
with subject matter experts on content and assets, weighing comprehensiveness,
accuracy, and relevance for learners.
- Develop
a course prototype that captures the course's look and feel and the key
interactive elements.
- Develop
detailed course scripts (structure, narration, interaction logic, feedback,
interactive activities, assessments to measure competency, and development
instructions).
- Facilitate
a collaborative process with subject matter experts and ensure formal approval
of the course design.
Course development:
- Build
the course in the selected authoring tools, based on approved course outlines
and scripts. Facilitate a collaborative process with subject matter experts and
ensure formal approval of the alpha and beta versions.
- Produce
SCORM-compliant modules, and select and integrate appropriate multimedia and
interactive elements, ensuring technical functionality, accessibility and
platform compliance.
- Facilitate
quality control, copy-editing, and, where needed, translation of courses in
different languages, and support course administration on the learning
management system.
- Design
course pages and define learner analytics.
Course delivery:
- Pilot
test courses with small groups of learners, and update accordingly, where
feasible.
- Support
course marketing and outreach.
- Provide
learner support and facilitate a supportive learning community.
Evaluation and upgrades:
- Design
and facilitate use surveys, interviews and analytics to collect and analyze
learner feedback in evaluation reports.
- Oversee
and manage the assessment and manage certification process.
- Use
evaluation data and learner feedback to iterate and improve the learning
experience.
- Maintain detailed records of the design process.
Education, Experience and Technical skills
• Excellent understanding of principles of pedagogy for sustainable development and adult education, and having experience with online learning design and learning management systems • Experience with instructional design models (ADDIE, SAMR, backward design) • Strong demonstrated experience with Moodle-based LMS, Articulate Rise and Storyline • 5+ years of experience in leading instructional/learning design, or an undergraduate degree in instructional design, pedagogy or a related field • Understanding of WordPress CMS and data management systems or an undergraduate degree in instructional design, pedagogy or a related field
Personal Attributes and Competencies
• Interested in working in a dynamic and international team • Comfortable with remote work • Fluent in English. French and Spanish speaker is desirable • Organized and able to manage project deliverables and timelines
Terms and conditions
• This is a consultancy position • The period of the consultancy is 12 months • Work location: This is a remote consultancy position. Candidates are required to be in Afri-can/European
To apply, please visit our career site at: https://www.landscapealliance.org/about/work-with-us/
To learn more about Landscape Alliance, please visit our websites at: https://www.landscapealliance.org/
Landscape Alliance promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
Landscape Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.