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The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) was established under the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) Act No. 13 of 1998, as amended by the TEVET (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2005. TEVETA is mandated to regulate, monitor, and coordinate technical education, vocational, and entrepreneurship training in Zambia, in consultation with industry, employers, workers, and other key stakeholders.

In line with its mandate and to strengthen its workforce, TEVETA invites applications from suitably qualified and eligible internal staff to fill the following positions:

LEARNER MATERIALS DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST- (1 POSITION)

2.1 Job Purpose

The Learner Material Design and Development Specialist is responsible for creating and enhancing learner-focused training materials. This role aims to ensure that TEVET programs have high-quality, engaging, and relevant learning materials that align with industry demands and enhance learner outcomes.

Responsibilities or duties

• Collaborates with subject matter experts to design and develop high-quality, engaging and interactive training content learning materials that aligns with curriculum objectives.
• Ensures that learning materials are aligned with TEVET curricula and reflect evolving industry trends and demands.
• Enhances learner engagement and understanding through the integration of multimedia elements (e.g., visuals, videos, interactive modules) into learning materials.
• Designs materials that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities ensuring accessibility features for learners with varying needs.
• Reviews and assesses the quality, accuracy, and relevance of developed training materials.
• Implements quality control measures to enhance the effectiveness of learning resources.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies in educational content delivery.
• Collaborates with curriculum developers, trainers, and industry experts to gather insights for material design and development.
• Continuously improves and updates training materials to reflect best practices and current industry standards relevant to the current socio-economic situation.
• Seeks feedback from learners to improve content and learning experiences.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

2.3 Required Skills and Competencies

• Design and develop learning materials aligned to curricula and standards.
• Integrate multimedia and technology for digital/online learning.
• Apply instructional design models and learning theories effectively.
• Ensure quality and relevance of educational resources.
• Write clear, learner-friendly content in English.
• Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability.

Experience needed

2.4 Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) O’ Level Credits or better.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (specialty in Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, or Instructional Design), Bachelor of Technical Education (BTEVET), or a related field with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in learning materials design and development
• Experience working with competency-based training systems and national qualifications frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant ICT tools.
• Certification in instructional design, curriculum development, or CBET will be added Advantage
• Valid TEVETA accreditation as a Trainer or Examiner.
• Teaching or training delivery experience in a recognized training institution

• Collaborates with subject matter experts to design and develop high-quality, engaging and interactive training content learning materials that aligns with curriculum objectives.
• Ensures that learning materials are aligned with TEVET curricula and reflect evolving industry trends and demands.
• Enhances learner engagement and understanding through the integration of multimedia elements (e.g., visuals, videos, interactive modules) into learning materials.
• Designs materials that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities ensuring accessibility features for learners with varying needs.
• Reviews and assesses the quality, accuracy, and relevance of developed training materials.
• Implements quality control measures to enhance the effectiveness of learning resources.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies in educational content delivery.
• Collaborates with curriculum developers, trainers, and industry experts to gather insights for material design and development.
• Continuously improves and updates training materials to reflect best practices and current industry standards relevant to the current socio-economic situation.
• Seeks feedback from learners to improve content and learning experiences.

• Design and develop learning materials aligned to curricula and standards.
• Integrate multimedia and technology for digital/online learning.
• Apply instructional design models and learning theories effectively.
• Ensure quality and relevance of educational resources.
• Write clear, learner-friendly content in English.
• Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability.

• Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) O’ Level Credits or better.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (specialty in Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, or Instructional Design), Bachelor of Technical Education (BTEVET), or a related field with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in learning materials design and development
• Experience working with competency-based training systems and national qualifications frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant ICT tools.
• Certification in instructional design, curriculum development, or CBET will be added Advantage
• Valid TEVETA accreditation as a Trainer or Examiner.
• Teaching or training delivery experience in a recognized training institution