National Consultant

International Rice Research Institute

Manila, Philippines

This role will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of online courses and capacity development programs at IRRI. The role includes designing and implementing interactive multimedia and graphic design solutions using appropriate tools and software to ensure high-quality course content and an enhanced learning experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and develop e-learning modules, MOOCs, and self-paced courses from concept to deployment.
  • Build interactive prototypes and test them for usability, accessibility, and learner engagement.
  • Support the development of multimedia-rich content (videos, animations, graphics, audio, text).
  • Enhance and maintain UI & UX for LMS and web platforms.
  • Integrate new tools, plugins, and technologies into existing systems for better learning outcomes.
  • Translate subject matter inputs into structured digital learning experiences.
  • Develop branding, media, and graphic assets required for course deployment.
  • Ensure content standards, design consistency, and platform optimization.
  • Work closely with IRRI scientists, education specialists, and external partners for content development, validation, and integration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design training workflows (online and face-to-face).
  • Conduct workshops and training on e-learning development through articulate.
  • Continuously iterate and improve based on user testing, analytics, and feedback.
  • Produce e-learning content and courses.
  • Develop interactive multimedia learning content for the project using software/tools.
  • Design, develop and improve multimedia content (audio/video/graphics/text materials) for the project.
  • Improved UI, and UX of LMS & website.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Multimedia, Communication, Educational Technology, Development Communication, Fine Arts (Applied Arts), or a related field, with strong knowledge and practical experience in graphic design and multimedia applications.
  • At least 3 years of experience in IT design and digital multimedia formats.
  • Has experience in developing and delivering online courses.
  • Has good experience in knowledge management (LMS and CMS) solutions and platforms.
  • Has worked in Agriculture Education domain.
  • Ability to constructively identify and discuss potential project challenges.

Source: https://www.irri.org/talentlink/details.html?id=Q7LFK026203F3VBQB79QWQWAS&nPostingID=2034&nPostingTargetID=3673&mask=irriext&lg=EN