Learning and Development Program Design Consultant

Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.

Job Summary

AIUSA is searching for an experienced learning and development subject matter expert to lead the design and development of a new learning and development program, ensuring a culture of continuous learning and growth for AIUSA’s staff and member leaders (volunteers).

Key Deliverables

1. Design and creation of staff Development Plans
   1. Utilize skills assessment data and existing frameworks, such as competencies frameworks, modality rubrics, and accessibility checks, to design and deploy tailored staff development plans/programs/curriculum that incorporate adult learning principles and best practices in instructional design.
2. Develop a framework for learning effectiveness monitoring and tracking
   1. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the impact of learning initiatives on employee performance and organizational outcomes.
   2. Include mechanisms for gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve learning programs.

Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expert-level knowledge, design, and implementation experience of adult learning theory, instructional design, and evaluation methodologies required
• Expert-level knowledge of current trends and best practices in Learning and Development, to include incorporating DEI best practices into the design of learning and development programs, required
• Oral and written fluency in English required

Education and Experience

• Minimum of seven years of experience in program design, specifically in a Learning and Development context required
• This role is fully remote but you must be available for calls M-F in US Central and Eastern Time
• A minimum of 25 hours a week