IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.
The Vice Presidency for Corporate Support integrates the following departments under one umbrella to enable the execution of IFC’s strategy and effectively address operational needs: Budget and Business Administration, Human Resources, Communication and Outreach, Strategy and Operations Management, Information and Technology, and Strategic Initiatives, Analytics, and Knowledge Management.
The Strategic Initiatives, Analytics, and Knowledge Management (CSI) Department exists to (1) drive innovation and continuous improvement within the Corporate Support VPU and (2) together with all other functions within the VPU and in partnership with other relevant units across IFC, support the Management Team and the rest of our senior leadership in designing and implementing the institutional change needed to achieve IFC’s strategic objectives and growth ambitions.
IFC is seeking an Extended Term Consultant (Instructional Designer) in CSI to help drive the corporate learning agenda and support continuous professional learning of staff aligned with business strategy.
Duties and Accountabilities
• Contribute to a toolkit of learning standards, best practices, and resources aligned with IFC Knowledge Management and Learning (KML) Strategy to guide the design and delivery of high-quality learning experiences.
• Advise and support teams in designing engaging and impactful learning experiences for internal and external learners, utilizing instructional design principles and innovative learning technologies.
• Assist in designing and conducting needs assessments by collaborating with stakeholders to identify skill gaps, learning priorities, and performance improvement opportunities across the organization.
• Support the implementation of learning experiences using the Open Learning Campus (OLC) and other World Bank Group platforms, enabling the delivery, tracking, and reporting of learning programs.
• Create and curate engaging, relevant, and up-to-date learning content, including e-learning modules, workshops, webinars, and other instructional materials.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of learning interventions, utilizing data and feedback to continuously improve learning experiences and demonstrate their impact on individual and organizational performance.
• Collaborate with external learning vendors, consultants, and subject matter experts for designing and developing learning experiences.
• Support the evaluation and integration of new learning technologies and platforms to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of learning programs.
• Manage multiple learning projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes applying project management tools and principles
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing by promoting learning communities, mentorship programs, and other collaborative learning initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in learning and development to inform the evolution of the Corporate Learning Center of Expertise.
• Provide input for the Corporate Learning change management and internal communications efforts.