LEARNING OUTCOMES SPECIALIST

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The PURPOSE of the Learning Outcomes Specialist’s role within the Mission Cell is to identify andarticulate learning needs, and to design and implement appropriate mechanisms to measure learningoutcomes. The role is vital to ensure curriculum and programme efficacy, and to demonstrate thatoutputs from learning-experiences align with organisational goals. The ideal candidate believes in thepower of evidence-based assessments and views them as tools for communication; they will possessdemonstrable aptitude to convert abstract ideas of outcomes into tangible metrics of impact, and beable to articulate fluently in the English language.

Your role in supplementing organisational goals:

The RESPONSIBILITY of the Learning Outcomes Specialist is to create and ensure that the assessments

(whether diagnostic, formative, summative or confirmative) used for the various courses designed by the

Curriculum Development Team are fair, valid, reliable and aligned, and are robust tools to communicate

with integrity - goals, progress and impact of the curricula and course.

The TASKS for the Learning Outcomes Specialist to carry out include:

● Assessment - Research & Design: Supporting the team with defining learning outcomes; and

creating different types of assessments for various stages of the learning experience design

process - from curriculum conceptualisation to course delivery and long-term impact. Learning

experiences provided by LCF range from improving technical skills to enabling inner work and

behaviour change; thereby requiring deployment of a spectrum of tools especially rubrics.

● Assessment - Monitoring & Iteration: Supporting with and monitoring implementation/ quality

of the various assessments. Follow-through with iterating assessment design as required.

● Stakeholder Coordination: Working closely with the curriculum design team, the course

implementation team (coordinators/facilitators/trainers) and operations leads to ensure

assessment processes are integrous and efficient.

● Communication & Documentation: Identifying and maintaining appropriate artifacts of impact

and channels of communication to ensure periodic and clear dispersal of information regarding

learning-experience goals and outcomes for the benefit of various stakeholders. Further,

contributing to collation of reports for donors and other stakeholders.

Prerequisite Knowledge and Demonstrable Skill Sets:

● Must be self-aware and a “practitioner of inner work” in any form (Inner Work is at the core of

LCF’s mission; firm conviction in its potential will ensure a strong culture fit.)

● Knowledge of and experience with curriculum design or course facilitation of programmes such

as Social Emotional Learning/ 21st Century Skills/ Agency-building/ Project-based Learning/ etc.

● Proven ability to create and work with rubrics and other assessment tools

● Proficiency in the use of technology (including Google Workspace/ Microsoft 365/ Learning

Management Systems) and comfort in testing and adapting to new technologies related to

assessments and documentation

● Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with conducting interviews, focus group

discussions, surveys, etc.

● Strong research capabilities and excellent written-proficiency in English to create assessment

frameworks and documentation

● Knowledge of Instructional Design frameworks such as ADDIE, Learning Design frameworks such

as UDL, and Inclusive Design frameworks such as the DEIJ Lens

● Proven ability to critically think, problem solve, engage in simultaneous projects, and work with

diverse populations in dynamic environments

● Familiarity with backwards planning and project management tools will add value

Preferred Professional Background:

● Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in Education/ Instruction Design/ Research/ Development Studies/

related fields with experience in Education Assessment/ Curriculum Design/ Research Methods/

Impact Assessment/ related domains

● Prior experience working in curriculum design or course facilitation of programmes such as

Social Emotional Learning/ 21st Century Skills/ Agency-building/ Project-based Learning/ etc.

● At least 3 years of related work experience; or a portfolio/ evidence of proficiency in the skills

required for this role

● Prior experience with Learning Management Systems/ Online Learning Portals will add value

● Prior experience working with young-adults will add value.

please share your CV with us by mentioning the designation in the subject line at careers@lighthousecommunities.org