Call for Applications – E-learning Design Consultant
| Job Title: E-learning Design Consultant – Revamp of PI’s LERNI and E-learning Platforms Location: Remote Duration: 3.5 Months Starting date: 1st September Line manager: Policy, Research and Training Unit team |
About PI
Protection International (PI)’s mission is to support human rights defenders (HRDs) and their collectives through preventive and comprehensive collective protection approaches. PI aims to foster resilience among HRDs, mitigate risks they face, and ensure their safety by holding duty bearers accountable and garnering support from key stakeholders.
The organization’s vision is a world where fundamental human rights and freedoms are universally respected, and everyone can defend these rights without fear of threats or attacks. PI’s history includes a significant decentralization process that began in 2019, evolving from a centralized head office model to a network of Regional Hubs and Country Offices. This shift was aimed at creating more grounded and context-oriented decision-making, aligning with their grassroots approach to support HRDs effectively. Our geographical reach is global, with a focus on East and Central Africa, South East Asia, and Central and Latin America.
Rationale
As part of Protection International’s strategic focus on Knowledge Management and Cross-Regional Learning, PI is revamping its online learning platforms based on Moodle: the internal LMS (LERNI) and the external E-learning course for human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organisations (CSOs). The revamp aims to increase accessibility, engagement, and learning impact for both internal staff (in LERNI), and HRDs and CSOs globally (in the E-learning course).
General Objective
We are seeking an experienced e-learning consultant to support the redesign and enhancement of Protection International’s Moodle-based learning platforms: the internal LMS (LERNI) and the external E-learning course for human rights defenders (HRDs) and civil society organisations (CSOs).
The consultant will lead on content restructuring, design improvements, and pedagogical development to ensure that both platforms are accessible, engaging, and aligned with PI’s strategic priorities and learning methodologies.
Specific Objectives
- Modernise the structure, content, and visual identity of both LERNI and the E-learning course modules.
- Make the E-learning course fully asynchronous and self-paced, with minimal targeted human (tutors’) intervention.
- Enhance user engagement and retention using additional elements, such as interactive features, gamification, branching scenarios, badges, progress tracking, AI-driven customisation, etc.
- Update and expand training modules on LERNI, including internal PI policies and procedures.
- Improve platform accessibility, mobile interface compatibility, and low-bandwidth usability.
- Ensure alignment with PI’s current methodologies and strategic priorities.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
- Redesign the structure, content, and visual identity of both platforms to align with PI’s current methodologies, approaches, and strategic priorities.
2. Transform the E-learning course into a fully asynchronous and self-paced learning experience, with minimal and targeted, to no human intervention. This includes:
- Integrating quizzes, self-assessments, evaluations, and final reflection prompts to support autonomous learning and link to practice.
- Addressing dropout rates by increasing engagement and simplifying learning pathways.
- Exploring the use of two formats: (1) with human support, and (2) fully self-guided.
- Reviewing and editing the existing texts for clarity, accuracy, and coherence.
- Streamlining the number of modules and identifying core content to retain.
- Reducing the reliance on heavy reading materials by converting content into more engaging formats (e.g., gamification, branching scenarios, and video- or audio-based).
- Introducing tailored learning paths based on a preliminary quiz or menu selection, potentially linked to differentiated payment options.
3. Update and expand the LERNI platform by:
- Designing a more efficient, clear, and engaging structure for our staff training modules on organisational policies. This includes advising us on the overall architecture and flow of the training content to ensure coherence, accessibility, and pedagogical soundness.
- Developing and delivering complete training modules for key thematic and operational areas—such as anti-corruption, advocacy, risk management, and internal policy training—not just updating current content. This includes converting existing contents (e.g., on finance, fundraising, advocacy operations) into full-fledged, interactive, and effective learning materials.
4. Improve technical performance, usability, and accessibility by:
- Consulting with our Moodle hosting provider to explore mobile optimisation, and offline accessibility options.
- Identifying broken links, outdated formats, and known technical limitations.
Consultant Profile
Proven experience of 3+ years with e-learning design, LMS development, and content gamification. Knowledge of Moodle is an advantage.
- Strong writing and instructional design skills.
- Familiarity with Moodle, H5P, Powtoon, Canva.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal staff and external technical partners (e.g. Moodle provider).
- Experience working with NGOs or human rights-related organisations is an asset.
Timeline
To be determined in agreement with PI. Tentative activities include:
- Weeks 1–4: Needs assessment and planning
- Weeks 5–8: Content revision and gamification design
- Weeks 9–12: Technical testing and finalization
- Weeks 13–14: Capacity transfer and final documentation
REPORTING LINE
The consultant will report to the Head of Policy, Research and Training Unit and coordinate closely with appointed internal staff (PRTU and IT team members).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should include:
- Technical proposal (max 5 pages)
- CV with portfolio with relevant experience, including references that we can check
- Budget proposal
To be sent to: [email protected]
Deadline: 3 August 2025
Note: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.