Training Program Specialist – Development (Training & Capacity Strengthening Department) [based in Seoul]

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Training Needs Assessment and Capacity Strengthening

• Conduct training needs and institutional capacity gap assessments related to vaccine development, biomanufacturing, clinical research, and regulatory science.
• Contribute to the development of tools and frameworks for training and capacity assessments.

2. Training Program and Curriculum Development

• Support the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs, curricula, training modules, instructional materials, practical exercises, and learning resources, including learner-centered and competency-based training approaches.
• Assist in designing course curricula, training modules, and learning objectives, and coordinate the development of instructional materials, presentations, case studies, and practical exercises.
• Prepare and maintain templates and tools for teaching and training documents required for delivering both didactic and hands-on training.

3. Pedagogical Innovation and Faculty Development

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of pedagogical workshops for IVI faculty and trainers, promoting learner-centered teaching approaches and effective instructional strategies.
• Assist in integrating modern pedagogical methods and educational technologies, including active learning, experiential learning, digital tools, and blended learning approaches in training programs.
• Contribute to strengthening teaching effectiveness and innovation by supporting faculty in applying pedagogical approaches and educational technologies and facilitating continuous improvement of training practices.

4. Training Delivery & Program Coordination

• Coordinate and support the implementation and management of in-person, virtual, and blended learning activities, including scheduling, logistics, participant engagement, and partner coordination.
• Liaise and facilitate collaboration with academic institutions, technical partners, and subject matter experts.

5. Digital Learning & Online Training

• Support the development, management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of online learning content, LMS platforms, virtual learning sessions, and interactive digital learning tools.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance

• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, participant feedback, quality review of training materials, and reporting of learning outcomes and program impact.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving quality standards and continuous learning processes across training programs.

7. Strategic Development & Knowledge Management

• Contribute to strategic program development, donor-funded initiatives, technical writing, knowledge products, partnership development, and dissemination of training outcomes.
• Provide additional support to IVI Training & Capacity Strengthening programs as required.