Senior Learning Specialist (DHS Program)

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a Senior Learning Specialist for the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program to design, deliver, and evaluate instructional and blended learning opportunities that emphasize technical skills-building, contribute to behavior change, and foster professional development for diverse audiences.

The Senior Learning Specialist will provide innovative approaches in instructional design and evaluation of courses featuring all elements of blended learning: experiential, participatory in-person courses, virtual instructor-led training, eLearning courses, instructional videos, job aids, action learning, mentoring, and other peer learning elements. The Senior Learning Specialist will design learning experiences with a focus on incorporating a variety of learning methods and the creation of an effective learning environment for participants. The Senior Learning Specialist is a member of the Capacity Strengthening team at The DHS Program.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic person who enjoys working and collaborating with others. They have a gift for great customer service and communication skills.

This is a full-time position, seconded to ICF, located at the ICF office in Rockville, Maryland, and follows the EnCompass flexible hybrid work model with split time between telework and the office. This person may also be expected to work from client sites in the Washington, DC metro area, as needed.

Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship for a work visa or permit.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions:

Technical:

• Contribute expertise and innovative approaches; bring leading-edge thinking, methodologies and approaches to training, capacity strengthening, professional development, organizational development, communications/knowledge management, leadership, supervisory, and/or management development training, learning and leadership development programs
• Develop blended learning courses and speak knowledgeably with DHS Program staff and country counterparts about the value of blended learning
• Lead and/or support the design of learning evaluations, using Kirkpatrick Levels 1, 2, and 3
• Provide guidance and support on leadership assessment tools such as 360-degree feedback, StrengthsFinder, and others
• Design curricula, using creative, innovative and evidence-based approaches
• Develop dynamic, experiential learning session designs including macro designs based on client content, micro designs and training scripts
• Work with DHS Program staff and country counterparts to conduct assessments including research, focus groups, document reviews and telephone interviews
• Work closely with DHS Program subject matter experts throughout the project phases to develop learning programs and to ensure content accuracy and alignment with learning objectives
• Develop course content for virtual learning programs
• Evaluate learner data and creatively address opportunities and difficulties
• Facilitate face-to-face workshops and conducts training sessions, in person or virtually
• Facilitate group process, strategy and learning sessions
• Foster a culture of innovative learning solutions
• Incorporate promising practices and techniques for advancing gender equity and inclusive practices in learning solutions
• Use strengths-based approaches, including Appreciative Inquiry

Management:

• Adhere to EnCompass gender and inclusive development best practices and serve as a model for colleagues regarding gender and inclusive development
• Manage training projects from design to implementation, including scope, budget, timeline and quality assurance for assigned training activities
• Effectively communicate training project deliverables to DHS Program staff, team members, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Other:

• Engage fully as a member of the EnCompass staff team, including participating in staff meetings and other EnCompass events, and providing administrative support to other team members as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma and 12 years of professional experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10 years’ experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ experience; OR Master’s degree or higher and 6 years’ expe