PCI India - Associate - Learning & Development

<p><b>About the Position</b><br/><br/>Job Title: Associate - Learning & development<br/><br/>Number of positions: 1<br/><br/>Location: Patna, Bihar<br/><br/>Grade: C<br/><br/>Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience<br/><br/>Type: Project Based<br/><br/><b>Qualification required:</b><br/><br/>Postgraduate degree/diploma in Rural Management, Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Social Sciences, or related field.<br/><br/>Certification in Instructional Design, e-learning development tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Moodle, Storyline, etc.) will be an advantage<br/><br/><b>Experience required:</b><br/><br/>a) Minimum 3-5 years of experience in training module drafting and development, instructional design, and content creation in English and Hindi.<br/><br/>b) Proven experience in drafting and designing digital learning content and onboarding modules onto LMS platforms.<br/><br/>c) Experience in stakeholder management and working with government programs, large-scale capacity building initiatives, or development sector projects.<br/><br/>d) Prior experience in competency-based learning design or rural livelihoods programs will be preferred.<br/><br/><b>Skills and Attributes:</b><br/><br/>a) Strong instructional design skills with hands-on experience in e-learning tools.<br/><br/>b) Excellent content writing, editing, and visualization skills in both English and Hindi.<br/><br/>c) Proficiency in blended learning methodologies, adult learning principles, and training evaluation frameworks.<br/><br/>d) Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.<br/><br/>e) Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.<br/><br/>f) Familiarity with government processes, reporting systems, and program implementation contexts.<br/><br/><b>Position Description:</b><br/><br/>The Learning & Development Associate will be responsible for drafting, developing and delivering domain competency-based learning modules (in English and Hindi) for JEEViKA's workforce across all levels. This includes instructional design, content development, e-learning module content creation, and onboarding of these modules onto JEEViKA's LMS/COMPASS platform. The position requires strong expertise in instructional design, stakeholder engagement, and blended learning approaches to ensure capacity building initiatives directly support the goals of GO-HRM.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities:</b><br/><br/>a. Instructional Design & Content Development:<br/><br/>1. Design and develop competency-based training modules (classroom, virtual, and e-learning) aligned with GO-HRM competency frameworks.<br/><br/>2. Develop high-quality training content (manuals, guides, presentations learning modules) in English/Hindi.<br/><br/>3. Apply instructional design models to create structured, outcome-oriented learning products.<br/><br/>4. Create interactive and engaging e-learning content suitable for integration with JEEViKA's LMS/COMPASS platform.<br/><br/>5. Ensure inclusivity, relevance, and contextual adaptation of all learning content to rural livelihoods and government program settings.<br/><br/>b. Capacity Building & Implementation:<br/><br/>1. Support the roll-out of competency-based capacity development programs across different levels of JEEViKA staff.<br/><br/>2. Work closely with external content development agencies, trainers, and subject matter experts to ensure high-quality deliverables.<br/><br/>3. Coordinate pilot testing, feedback collection, and refinement of training content.<br/><br/>4. Assist in building an ecosystem of trainers, master trainers, and facilitators capable of developing & delivering modules effectively.<br/><br/>c. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:<br/><br/>1. Collaborate with JEEViKA officials, PCI team members, and partner agencies to align training content with GO-HRM objectives.<br/><br/>2. Support consultative workshops, review meetings, and stakeholder briefings on training progress and outcomes.<br/><br/>3. Ensure timely communication and knowledge sharing across all partners involved in the L&D component of GO-HRM.<br/><br/>d. Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance:<br/><br/>1. Establish mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and e-modules.<br/><br/>2. Track adoption and usage of modules on LMS/COMPASS and recommend improvements.<br/><br/>3. Document lessons learned, good practices, and case studies for knowledge dissemination.</p> (ref:iimjobs.com)