Learning Experience Consultant

Learning Experience Consultant (Curriculum Design Specialist) Join to apply for the Learning Experience Consultant (Curriculum Design Specialist) role at Allied Talent Partners . Application Deadline: 5 December 2025 Department: Management Consultants Location: Africa Overview Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission‑driven, not‑for‑profit talent marketplace focused on solving human capital bottlenecks that hinder sustainable development in emerging economies, initially in Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context‑relevant professionals to high‑impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development, strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed‑term, deliverable‑driven engagements—from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise—handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so our clients can focus on impact. High‑Level Overview The Client is undertaking a major upgrade of its internal learning and development systems to support the growth of its global, multi‑office team. They require a 6‑9 month consulting engagement with a Learning Experience Consultant / Curriculum Design Specialist to: reset their learning strategy, select and set up a fit‑for‑purpose Learning Management System (LMS), design modern, high‑impact learning journeys, primarily focusing on leadership and management development for mid‑career professionals. The consultant will work closely with the Learning & People team, including senior leaders, to translate business needs and organizational priorities into structured, practical, and engaging learning programs for professionals across their global offices. The engagement has two distinct phases: Setup / Design phase (primary focus of this brief): Diagnose current state (including existing LMS, Engagedly, and curriculum). Recommend and support selection of a new LMS and high‑level configuration approach. Design priority learning journeys and associated content, emphasizing leadership and management capability building. Execution / Operational phase: Once the strategy, LMS, and core curriculum are in place, a junior, full‑time L&D professional will be hired to run, maintain, and continuously improve the system and content. This role is ideal for a senior instructional designer or learning strategist with strong creative capacity, excellent business acumen, and experience working with professional/technical teams. Role and Responsibilities Learning Strategy & Needs Analysis Diagnose current learning environment (content, Engagedly, learner needs, capability gaps). Identify priority skills and leadership development needs across levels. Develop a clear, practical learning strategy and pathways aligned to business goals. LMS Review, Selection & Setup Evaluate Engagedly and alternative LMS options. Recommend the most suitable platform with clear rationale (costs, usability, scalability). Define high‑level LMS structure (learning paths, user groups, tagging, reporting) and outline a migration approach. Curriculum & Content Design Curate and modernize existing content into coherent, high‑quality learning journeys. Design priority new content—especially leadership and management modules for mid‑career professionals. Produce templates, toolkits, facilitator materials, and learner resources that enable long‑term sustainability. Pilot, Testing & Refinement Run pilot sessions (virtual or in‑person) to validate new learning experiences. Collect feedback across user groups and refine content, pathways, and LMS setup. Handover & Capability