Instructional Designer NGO Job DEAN (90-120k)

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Location: Westlands, Nairobi (On-site) Contract: 1-year renewable

About DEAN Kenya

DEAN Kenya supports schools to implement effective digital learning through our CLASSworks program. We develop practical training and classroom resources that help teachers use digital tools to deliver Kenya’s competency-based curriculum in a learner-centred way.

The Role

As Instructional Designer, you will contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of CLASSworks teacher training modules and related digital resources. This is a practical, hands-on role focused on producing usable materials for real classroom contexts. You will work closely with trainers and programme staff to ensure materials remain relevant, clear, and effective.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum and training material development

• Develop and update teacher training modules aligned with KICD/CBE and core competencies.
• Produce facilitation guides, lesson examples, and teacher job aids that support classroom practice.
• Adapt content for use across subjects, in line with CLASSworks programme design.

2. Digital content support

• Develop teacher-facing resources such as slide decks, guides, and simple multimedia materials.
• Adapt content for use across CLASSworks hardware, software, and connectivity constraints.

3. Training support

• Support Train-the-Trainer (ToT) sessions by preparing materials and co-facilitating sessions where required.
• Collect feedback from trainers and schools and contribute to material improvements.

4. Content maintenance

• Support version control and organization of curriculum and training materials.
• Update materials based on field feedback and programme needs.

5. Compliance

• Ensure that curriculum and training materials comply with organizational policies and relevant regulations.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 3–4 years’ experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and teacher professional development.
• Practical understanding of KICD/CBE and competency-based teaching approaches in Kenya.
• Ability to translate curriculum concepts into clear, practical teacher materials.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently within agreed priorities.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 tools and other content creation tools.

Strongly preferred:

• Experience working with teacher training or school-based implementation.
• Experience supporting digital or blended learning initiatives.
• Basic experience with multimedia or digital content creation.

What we offer

• A practical role contributing directly to teacher development and classroom practice.
• 1-year renewable contract, starting ASAP.
• Gross salary: KES 90,000 – 120,000 per month, depending on experience and portfolio.
• Staff medical insurance.

How to Apply

Please submit as ONE PDF (except portfolio, which may be shared via link):

• Letter of Interest / Personal Statement
• Updated CV
• Portfolio of relevant curriculum/content work (link or file)
• Academic certificates and testimonials

Email: applications@dean.ngo Deadline: 6th March 2026