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Training & Development Specialist.

Seeking a Training & Development Specialist with expertise in instructional design and adult learning to create impactful learning programs and assessments in a fully remote environment.

Compensation

$83K–$156K

yearly · USD

Experience

1–15 yrs

Location

Remote

Northern Africa

The Brief

TITLE

Training & Development Specialist

TYPE

Contract

POSTED

Sep 17, 2026

JOB ID

01a0ae5c

Training Instructional Design Adult Learning Learning Objectives Assessment Design Communication Remote Collaboration Quality Assurance Curriculum Design Digital Learning Stakeholder Communication Process Documentation

Training & Development Specialist

Remote | Contractor

Annualized Equivalent: $83,200–$156,000/year based on 40 hours/week
Hourly Rate: $40–$75/hour

About the Role

Design learning experiences that are clear, measurable, engaging, and built around real learner needs. This opportunity is suited to professionals with expertise in training, instructional design, adult learning, or related fields who can translate learning objectives into structured programs, educational content, and practical assessments.

You’ll contribute to a dynamic remote project focused on learning program design and delivery, applying your domain expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Prior AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Program Design

  • Define clear and measurable learning objectives for specific audiences.

  • Design structured learning programs from objectives through modules, activities, and assessments.

  • Map learning outcomes to appropriate activities and evaluation methods.

  • Iterate on program structures based on feedback and evolving requirements.

Educational Content Development

  • Create engaging educational and instructional content.

  • Develop presentations, learning materials, and supporting resources suitable for digital delivery.

  • Adapt content to different learner audiences and learning contexts.

  • Ensure materials are clear, practical, and learner-focused.

Assessment Design

  • Develop basic assessment tools, including quizzes and rubrics.

  • Align assessments with defined learning objectives and outcomes.

  • Create evaluation methods that effectively measure learner progress and achievement.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Communicate clearly in a remote and virtual environment.

  • Incorporate feedback into learning programs and educational materials.

  • Maintain alignment with project objectives and evolving requirements.

Documentation & Quality

  • Document learning design processes and best practices.

  • Support consistent quality and knowledge sharing across project deliverables.

  • Manage multiple deliverables while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven expertise in training, instructional design, adult learning, or a related field.

  • Strong ability to define clear learning objectives and outcomes.

  • Experience designing structured learning programs and mapping objectives to activities and assessments.

  • Experience creating educational or instructional content for diverse audiences.

  • Knowledge of assessment design, including quizzes and rubrics.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to explain complex ideas clearly and effectively in virtual environments.

  • Experience working independently in remote or digital contexts.

  • Ability to manage multiple deliverables and adapt to changing project requirements.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, learner-centric solutions.

  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Core Skills

  • Learning Program Design

  • Instructional Design

  • Adult Learning

  • Learning Objectives

  • Learning Outcomes

  • Educational Content Development

  • Assessment Design

  • Quiz Development

  • Rubric Development

  • Curriculum & Module Design

  • Digital Learning

  • Training Development

  • Educational Presentations

  • Stakeholder Communication

  • Remote Collaboration

  • Process Documentation

  • Quality Assurance

Compensation

Annualized Equivalent: $83,200–$156,000/year based on 40 hours/week
Hourly Rate: $40–$75/hour

Role Details

  • Role Type: Contractor

  • Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

  • Focus: Learning program design, instructional content, assessment development, stakeholder collaboration, and learning design quality

  • AI Experience: Not required

About the company

FreshTalent is a Pan-African talent platform connecting students, graduates, and experienced professionals with employers across Africa. We help organizations discover exceptional talent while empowering individuals to access meaningful career opportunities, internships, graduate programs, and remote work.

Our platform combines AI-powered talent matching, employer branding, recruitment marketing, career development resources, and workforce insights to create a seamless hiring experience for employers and job seekers alike. We work with startups, SMEs, multinational organizations, NGOs, and public sector institutions seeking to build diverse, future-ready teams.

Beyond connecting talent with opportunities, FreshTalent is committed to strengthening Africa's workforce by improving employability, supporting career development, and helping organizations unlock the continent's immense talent potential.