World Learning’s Global Development & Exchange program has an immediate opening for an Education Program Designer. World Learning is a global not-for-profit organization with educational and international development operations in more than 75 countries. Through its international education programs – The Experiment in International Living, SIT Study Abroad, and SIT Graduate Institute – World Learning fosters global citizen-activism by connecting over 100,000 participants across geographic, cultural, political and economic distances and differences. Through its Global Development & Exchange programs, World Learning practices what it teaches, undertaking community-driven international development, training, and exchange projects in 20 countries. For over 75 years, World Learning has built a deep and diverse array of effective offerings and services that transform individual lives and strengthen the capacity of communities and institutions to address pressing global needs.
Today, more than ever, the world needs fully engaged global citizens who recognize what it means to build bridges of tolerance, respect, and understanding and have the knowledge, skills, and international experience to assume leadership positions in the world. At this moment of unprecedented, acute, international need and opportunity, World Learning is responding by re-investing in its programs, deepening their impact, and implementing a global vision for the future.
Senior Education Program Designer
World Learning: Global Development & Exchange
Reports To: Director for Education
Grade: G-11
Location: Washington, D.C.
Job Purpose: S/he will be leading the design process to develop high quality, context-responsive, education programs and proposals. This position will play a leadership role in World Learning’s Education portfolio, leading: research efforts to document models in key education development fields, connect internal and external stakeholders for information exchange, developing partnerships, and designing education programs to achieve impact. This role will also take the lead in proposal development, concept design, and research on programs across the Education Unit portfolio, including but not limited to programs in: early grade reading, youth leadership and workforce development, education management and capacity development, STEM education, ICT in education, higher education management and university partnerships, and education in emergencies (including efforts to support education and opportunities for refugees). S/he will design these programs in accordance with World Learning’s commitment to social inclusion and equality. In addition to leading program design, s/he will support knowledge management efforts to gather evidence on best practices and lessons learned to improve future programming.
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Interested persons should submit a cover letter (stating current salary) and resume soonest possible to us at http://www.worldlearning.org. Position open until filled. Please reference the position title in the subject line. Permanent U.S. work authorization required. While World Learning would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest and responses, only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.
World Learning is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
World Learning is a nonprofit organization advancing leadership through education, exchange, and development programs in more than 60 countries.
