ABOUT US
54 Collective exists to create a thriving African startup economy that drives prosperity across Africa. We are venture builders dedicated to solving some of Africa’s biggest challenges and capitalizing on its incredible potential by leveraging market and tech opportunities. We seek to build an ecosystem that supports authentic innovation and our goal is to be the best growth engine for entrepreneurs across Africa and beyond. We believe by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, we will unlock employment opportunities and drive inclusive growth across the continent.
Since 2019, we have supported 60+ African ventures with investment capital alongside hands-on support backed by 50+, full-time, experts covering engineering, product development, growth, corporate partnerships, and investment.
In 2023, we leveraged this experience and expertise to create an internal impact-driven venture aimed at creating youth- and gender-focused employment opportunities through tech-enabled learning. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, research-driven Learning Experience Designer with a passion for supporting African entrepreneurs to join our team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-end Learning Experience Design: Apply learning science principles to develop assessment artefacts and program initiatives that enhance participant understanding and retention.
Content Creation: Develop clear, practical, accessible, and jargon-free content and course materials in various formats such as text, video and diagrams for entrepreneurs of all levels that align with our programs’ objectives.
Program Evaluation: Work closely with the Program Design Lead and the Embedded Impact and Learning (EIL) team to continuously assess and improve course content and program initiatives based on feedback and performance metrics.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the Program Design Lead, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure the programs we develop meet the needs of the entrepreneurs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in a design-related field, social sciences, or education
At least 3 years experience in instructional design, experience design, or a related role, with proven experience in creating clear, practical, and engaging educational content and developing an educational program end-to-end.
Strong understanding of human-centred design and lean startup principles.
A good understanding of entrepreneurship is a plus.
Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other technologies necessary for program design & management
Ability to develop learning content in multiple formats such as text, video, images, etc. to suit various learning styles
Ability to design learning assessment artefacts
The ideal candidate also possesses:
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Good analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple work streams, in a fast-paced environment.
Location:This is based in Nairobi, Kenya.