The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is excited to announce our search for a eLearning Developer and Coordinator that will support creation and implementation of the online learning plan for an international program that provides training for torture rehabilitation organizations worldwide. Develop and test eLearning and related multimedia assets; manage course structures and components for the program within the Learning Management System (LMS); and communicate effectively with enrollees, the program team, and the online engagement and eLearning team within the organization.

 

Location: United States

Remote status: 100%

Number of Positions: 1

 

           

Organization:

The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We offer rehabilitation services to those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture.

 

Responsibilities:

Course Implementation and Administration: Manage creation and implementation of a detailed training plan. Create and customize course structures and settings within the HSH Portal (LMS). Load eLearning assets; import SCORM modules, videos and files; create pages, assignments, quizzes and discussion forums with necessary settings; and set prerequisites, module flow, scoring, deadlines, and publishing mechanisms. Manage course enrollments. Troubleshoot user issues for students and instructors as needed. Monitor course activities and implementation. Run reports to help provide project- and course-specific reporting.

 

eLearning Development and Testing: Work in coordination with the Instructional Designer and subject matter experts to translate content and eLearning storyboards into SCORM compliant modules for an international audience, using eLearning authoring and video editing tools. Produce and maintain multimedia assets for online courses. Provide sound editing, video editing, and image sourcing/editing support for the development of eLearning assets as needed. Participate in QA processes (quality assurance—testing, issues tracking, technical fixes) of eLearning assets with other eLearning staff and project team members.

 

Communications: Develop and maintain communications plans processes related to online trainings and releases for beneficiaries. Communicate effectively with international program staff and implementation partners. Create communications that are sensitive to the needs of non-native English speakers and individuals working in low-resourced areas.

 

Online Engagement Support: Provide technical and agenda support for live web training as needed.  Manage recording, processing, transcript corrections and posting of live events. Collaborate with the Instructional Designer and other members of online engagement and project working teams regarding methods, technology, and related services.

 

eLearning Group Engagement: Participate in the cross-departmental eLearning and online engagement team; share practices, help create a culture of mutual support and learning.  In project work, advocate for accessibility, clear learning objectives and processes, holistic philosophy of delivery, and other eLearning group initiatives as appropriate.

 

Other Duties: Participate in other department and organization-wide activities, meetings and trainings. Complete administrative responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Required education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations

• Bachelor’s Degree, certification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• 2 year of experience working in eLearning development, online engagement, adult learning, distance learning, instructional design, eLearning project coordination or similar
• Experience working with learning management systems (Canvas or similar)

 

Preferred education, experience, certificates, licenses or registrations

• 4 years of experience working in eLearning development, online engagement, adult learning, distance learning, instructional design, eLearning project coordination or similar.
• Experience communicating with international audiences for whom English is not their first language.

 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Intermediate knowledge of eLearning authoring tools (Captivate, Articulate or similar)
• Basic knowledge of html, preferred
• Familiarity with light video editing, audio editing, and image work programs (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Audacity, Camtasia or similar programs.)
• Strong copy-editing skills (English), preferred
• Ability to work remotely and facilitate online training meetings (CVT uses Zoom)
• Flexibility to accommodate meetings and communications with international partners and staff in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals across an organization
• Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively (in writing and verbally) with colleagues working both in the U.S. and internationally, as well as with other stakeholders
• Awareness of issues working with ELL audiences
• Language skills in Spanish, Arabic or French are desirable
• Interest and ability to engage in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the organization
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Excellent skills in organization, attention to detail and time management (including the ability to meet deadlines)
• Interest in or commitment to human rights

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This is a non-supervisory position

 

Work Environment (subject to change):

• CVT has a COVID-19 vaccination mandate in place for US-based employees
• Typical office environment
• Time spent on the computer is approximately 90+%
• Time spent in virtual meetings: 30%

 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, of up to 5 pounds.

 

Travel: Ability to travel up to 5% of the time to a variety of locations in the US and internationally.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands  

 

Responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as necessitated by organization needs

 

To Apply:  Submit resume, cover letter and salary expectations by May 30, 2022 to http://cvt.simplicant.com/.

 

 

 

CVT is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, or any other protected status. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds such as these to apply for this position.