Vacancies at Worldreader

Deliverables

A final report and/or presentation of the projects will be presented to an internal Worldreader committee at a determined date closer to the end of the projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a resident and undergraduate student at a recognized university in Kenya (for example, Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences such as Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology is preferable) or/and a Communications program
• Exposure to SBCC interventions or academic understanding on the topic would be an asset
• Marketing, Communication strategy and Advertising background is advantageous
• Knowledge of research methods (quantitative and qualitative) with familiarity in developing forms and tools
• Knowledge of developing and executing behavior change concepts would be an asset. Ability to craft basic designs in Canva, photoshop or InDesign is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, including strong communication ability
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
• Independent, self- starter, with innovative ideas and drive to develop new initiative
• Bold, Respectful, Collaborative, Tactful and Diplomacy
• Commitment to time frame
• Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment
• Must have own computer and reliable internet connection

Benefits

Interns will benefit from the opportunity in the following ways:

• Support Worldreader’s efforts to bring digital reading to vulnerable communities
• Collaborate with a passionate global team
• Learn about international development and the nonprofit education sector
• Give a culminating experience presentation to Worldreader staff at the end of your internship
• Build your professional network
• Gain valuable resume-building experience

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Scope of Work

• Collaborate with the Manager of Instructional Design to identify requirements needed for training content curation;
• Work with the Manager of Instructional Design to develop instructional content and identify appropriate instructional methods;
• Using instructional design principles and techniques, develop storyboards and scripts for digital learning solutions;
• Redesign instructional materials to ensure accessibility and usability;
• Research and identify learning activities and technologies that can be incorporated in training programs;
• Assist in the development of a training calendar, ensuring that all training materials are delivered on time
• Identify evaluation methods to check effectiveness of instructional materials and training;
• Participate in collecting and organizing feedback on existing training programs and materials;
• Perform ad-hoc projects as they are assigned.

Timeframe

Worldreader seeks an Instructional Design intern for a period of 3 months. This is an unpaid internship.

Deliverable

• A final report and/or presentation of the projects will be presented to an internal Worldreader committee at a determined date closer to the end of the projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a resident and undergraduate studying at a recognized university in Kenya studying educational technology, instructional design, communications degree or equivalent
• Have a sound understanding of end to end design and development experience from Instructional Design to delivery
• Think creatively and bring digital learning content to life to engage user
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong analytical, interviewing, research, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Graphic design and layout skills
• Experience creating instructional materials
• Experience using interactive eBooks
• Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment
• Commitment to time frame
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have own computer and reliable internet connection

Benefits

Interns will benefit from the opportunity in the following ways:

• Support Worldreader’s efforts to bring digital reading to vulnerable communities
• Collaborate with a passionate global team
• Learn about international development and the nonprofit education sector
• Give a culminating experience presentation to Worldreader staff at the end of your internship
• Build your professional network
• Gain valuable resume-building experience