Global C&I Design Manager (3-month Fixed-TermRemote)

ABOUT GENERATION:

AtGeneration we believe in the power of employment to change lives. We are a global nonprofit organization that supports adults to achieve economic mobility through employment. Generation trains and places adult learners of all ages into careers that are otherwise inaccessible working in partnership with governments employers and other system actors. We also conduct original research and share data insights on high-priority global workforce transition topics to inform decision-making by workforce system stakeholders. Launched in 2015 Generation comprises a global hub (Generation You Employed or GYE) and a network of in-country affiliates. To date the network has 150000 graduates and 23000 employers across 50 professions and 17 countries.

When learners join Generation 91% are unemployed of which nearly half are long-term unemployed. Three months after completing our program graduates have a 78% job placement rate rising to 88% within six months. Of our employed graduates 79% are hired by repeat employers who have previously hired Generation graduates and 89% are in jobs directly related to the profession for which we have trained them. Employed graduates immediately earn an average of 3-4X their previous earnings. Two to five years after graduation 77% of our alumni from upper-middle income countries continue to meet their daily financial needs and 63% can save for the future. To date Generations global graduates have earned more than $1.9 billion in wages. Generation graduates typically have a secondary school background 52% are female 28% have dependents and the majority identify with underrepresented communities in their country.

Position Overview:

Generation is in the midst of a period of growth and innovation with plans over the next 18 months to dramatically increase the number of people we serve deepen our existing partnerships around the world and expand and enhance the global tools curriculum and offerings that help drive our mission forward. To meet this moment we are expanding our team with a number of exciting global and regional opportunities.

Under the guidance and review of a Global C&I Lead (or Senior C&I Leads in select regions) the Design Manager plans for and conducts activity mapping develops high-level curriculum planning materials (e.g. performance goals scope and sequence schedule) gathers stakeholder feedback and employer input and revises and customizes programs accordingly. With oversight from an Global C&I Lead (or Senior C&I Leads in select regions) the Design Manager will manage external contractors in the writing of session plans and developing resources needed for program design.

This is a 3-month Fixed-Term remote role in which we plan to interview from mid-late May with a target start date in June 2026.

Location:

This role is remote with preference given to candidates based in Delhi India Mexico City Mexico or Nairobi Kenya (or any of our current Generation global affiliate countries).

Generation is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Design and write or manage external contractors in the writing of curriculum assets such as session guides assessments labs skills application activities and more for both online and in-person learning settings.
• Create exceptional learning experiences in virtual settings such as an LMS.
• Co-develop a project plan for creating a new curriculum or revising an existing one in partnership with a Global C&I Lead (or Senior C&I Leads in select regions)
• Participate in curriculum team projects on an as needed basis to improve curriculum development processes (e.g. documenting best practices developing e-learning capabilities revising universal sessions)
• Design and write or manage external contractors in the writing of online instructor onboarding courses to familiarize instructors with curriculum materials according to instructor(s) program and country needs as needed
• Independently track and report progress according to the plan
• Facilitate communication and stakeholder management as it relates to project completion with the Global C&I Lead (or Senior C&I Leads in select regions) contract designers SMEs technical vendors employers and/or delivery partners
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders as it relates to project completion by understanding their needs representing the curriculum teams needs and responding to requests and questions
• Support the Global C&I Lead in recruiting of contract designers if needed
• Provide feedback and peer-review for other team members to further develop their practice
• Support program adoption and implementation including launching the affiliate online customization process (support with LMS customization local calendars TTT and more) and ensure on-time instructor course completion

Required Experience And Skills:

• 3 years curriculum development experience for adult audiences (ages 18) ideally with experience in vocational education / workforce skills development
• 1-2 years experience managing curriculum development projects
• Ideal candidate has knowledge of best practices and current trends in adult learning and/or experience with online and blended learning programs
• Graduate in any field with strong academic track record
• Fluent English required additional language proficiency highly desirable (Italian Spanish French Portuguese Thai Hindi Tamil most preferred)
• Proficiency with online design particularly with Canvas (LMS) is highly preferred.

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Required Experience:

Manager