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 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), and 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. Engagement 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. 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 Transfer Prepare a structured handover for the future internal L&D hire (documentation, operating rhythms, templates). Recommend a Month Roadmap Month roadmap for continued development and maintenance. Requirements Experience Required Proven experience designing curriculum and learning programs for professional and/or technical teams, ideally in consulting, investment, or other knowledge-intensive environments. Demonstrated success translating business goals and capability gaps into structured, high-impact learning solutions, with a track record in leadership and management development for mid-career professionals. Experience collaborating effectively with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies. Strong portfolio of instructional design work showcasing strategy, creativity, and execution. Experience working with LMS systems, including exposure to selecting, configuring, and/or migrating to new platforms. Technical Requirements Formal training or certification in instructional design, facilitation, or learning technologies (e.g., ATD, CPTD, CIPD L&D Pathways) or equivalent practical experience. Deep expertise in adult-learning methodology, including blended and digital learning approaches. Strong content-development skills across multiple formats (slide decks, facilitator guides, learner workbooks, digital modules, micro-learning assets). Hands-on proficiency with design and authoring tools (Adobe Suite, Figma, Articulate / Rise or similar). Experience evaluating and selecting LMS platforms, and collaborating with technical colleagues or vendors on setup and configuration. Other Skills Highly creative with strong conceptual-thinking skills and the ability to simplify complexity. Excellent communicator, able to synthesize ambiguity into clear, structured outputs and to "meet stakeholders where they are" when shaping scope and priorities. Strong project management and coordination capabilities; able to drive a multi-month, multi-workstream project with clear milestones and stakeholder updates. Experience working in global or multi-country organizations and comfort engaging virtually with colleagues across time zones. Familiarity with high-growth, mission-driven work environments. Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working with senior leaders (C-level, Partners, Heads of Function). Comfortable advising on and co-creating a detailed Statement of Work (SOW). Working Arrangement Location: Comfortable working primarily virtually with occasional in-person sessions if mutually agreed (e.g., Cape Town, Nairobi, London, Washington D.C.). Travel: Occasional travel. Terms of Agreement Start Date: December Contracting Period: 6-9 months Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Human Resources Industries: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr