ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the world’s biggest challenges.
Foundational Learning & Curriculum Lead (Consultant)
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Foundational Learning & Curriculum Lead (Consultant)
ONE Campaign
Role Description The Foundational Learning Lead will drive the end-to-end design and delivery of ONE Academy’s flagship learning module. As the technical authority on learning design and pedagogy, they will both create high-quality learning materials and ensure all content meets rigorous standards of instructional quality, relevance, and evidence-based practice. They will play a critical role in translating foundational learning concepts into engaging, accessible, and action-oriented learning experiences for young people, with a strong emphasis on advocacy and real-world application. The role includes leading curriculum design, aligning inputs from partners, and overseeing the creation of engaging, evidence-based learning materials. Project Duration: May - October 2026 In this role, the successful candidate will: - Define the learning architecture, curriculum, and progression pathways; - Develop high-quality learning materials across all units; - Guide, review, and ensure the quality of all materials; - Align inputs from partners to ensure coherence; - Ensure the program is pedagogically sound, engaging, and actionable. Core Responsibilities - Learning Strategy & Curriculum Design - Lead the design of the overall learning framework and curriculum structure that is engaging, interactive, and tailored to youth audiences. - Define learning objectives, competencies, and progression pathways. - Structure the module across thematic units including: - Structured Pedagogy Fundamentals; - Targeted Instruction Principles; - Science of Teaching Principles; - Data & Evidence for Decision-Making; - National Language Instruction – teaching kids in a language they understand; - Responsible AI for Learning Outcomes; - Investment Case for Foundational Learning – cost effectiveness + budgeting; - Government Engagement, Civil Society Collaboration, and Coalition building; - Youth Movement-Building. - Pedagogical Oversight & Quality Assurance - Set instructional design standards for all learning materials. - Review and validate materials produced by multimedia teams, ensuring it is evidence-based; contextually relevant, and engaging for youth audiences. - Content Design - Design detailed lesson plans, core instructional content, and activities for each unit, ensuring clarity and coherence, strong learning outcomes, and practical applicability. - Develop assessment tools such as quizzes, reflection prompts, and applied learning tasks. - Incorporate interactive and participatory elements (e.g. decision-making exercises) to drive youth engagement and retention. - Localization & Relevance - Ensure curriculum is adaptable across Kenya and Senegal contexts as well as multiple languages (EN, FR, WO, SWA). - Low-resource Settings Adaptation - Define learner experience requirements for accessibility and engagement in low-resource settings (e.g., offline features, mobile-first, low bandwidth). - Assess and validate whether ONE Academy’s features effectively support learner uptake, comprehension, and engagement in low-resource settings. Recommend adjustments to content and learning design as needed. - Youth-Centered Design - Integrate youth feedback into curriculum refinement. - Ensure the learning experience supports: - Action-oriented advocacy; - Movement-building skills; - Real-world application including clear pathways from learning to action. - Collaboration & Advisory - Work closely to advise product and platform teams, external subject-matter experts, and country partners. - Support coherence across all components of the program. - Learning Framework & Curriculum Architecture - Detailed Module Design & Learning Material (learning objectives, authored lesson content, scripts, activities, and assessments across all units). - Instructional Design Guidelines (for external multimedia content developers). - Quality Assurance Reviews (validated script and learning materials). - Localization Guidance (adaptation approach for Kenya & Senegal contexts). - Feedback Loop & Continuous Improvement (to glean outcomes and feedback from learners, country partners, and stakeholders). Qualifications - Master’s degree (or higher) in Education, Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, or related field. - 5+ years’ experience in foundational learning and curriculum and instructional design. - Proven experience designing engaging, action-oriented learning experiences for youth (18-35), ideally linked to advocacy, civic engagement, or social impact. - Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based pedagogy and learning design for low-resource context. - Strong skills in youth-focused storytelling, messaging, and learner engagement. - Excellent ability to translate theory into practical learning design and provide structured feedback to multidisciplinary teams. - Strong understanding of advocacy with civil society and engagement with government. - Experience reviewing and guiding e-learning content development. - Proven experience designing youth-focused programs or campaigns. Preferred - Multilingual with proficiency in English and French (Compulsory). - Experience in Kenya and/or Senegal. - Familiarity with multilingual education environments. - Exposure to digital learning platforms or edtech. Company Description ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization fighting for a more just world by demanding the investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the world’s biggest challenges.
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