Learning Engagement Specialist

Number of Openings: One (1)

Background/Context

The For Youth, By Youth (FYBY) movement is a youth-led initiative aimed at empowering young leaders to drive community, institutional, and societal transformation. Funded by the Mastercard Foundation, FYBY leverages the networks of the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities—a coalition dedicated to strengthening the civic roles of higher education institutions—paNhari, an organization that supports youth development and leadership, and the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Alumni, a group of experienced youth leaders who actively contribute their insights and expertise to strengthen FYBY’s impact. Together, these critical stakeholders are building a collaborative environment where diverse voices worldwide engage in addressing urgent challenges through leadership, wellness, ethical AI, and participatory action research.

About the Role

The Learning Engagement Specialist will play an essential role in supporting the development of the For Youth, By Youth’s educational content, working in close collaboration with the Talloires Network secretariat, which will lead the curriculum design. This role involves actively contributing to the co-creation of a curriculum centered on wellness, participatory action research, Ethical AI, and storytelling, ensuring that content is accessible, culturally relevant, and aligned with the needs of FYBY participants and their community projects.

This role will be directly contracted and supervised by the paNhari team and involves close collaboration with the Talloires Network secretariat staff to ensure alignment with Mastercard Foundation values, emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and adaptability to meet evolving program needs.

As FYBY progresses, there may be adjustments in roles and responsibilities to meet the evolving needs of the program. Flexibility and adaptability are essential as we work together to uphold the FYBY mission and cultivate strong, impactful partnerships.

Timeline and LOE

This position will span the duration of the FYBY program phases, with an estimated Level of Effort (LOE) of approximately 1.5 days (12 hours) per week. An increased commitment (up to 2 days or 16 hours per week) may be required during curriculum review, feedback sessions, and group training implementation.

Note: A “day” is considered an 8-hour workday.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Support and Collaboration in Curriculum Development (Jan 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025)

Conduct Needs Assessment for Curriculum Development
- Collaborate with the Talloires Network and NGL alumni to assess the learning needs of FYBY participants regarding the curriculum focus areas.
- Gather input through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to support the Talloires Network in determining specific skills and knowledge areas within wellness, participatory action research, Ethical AI, and storytelling.
Define Curriculum Learning Objectives
- Assist the Talloires Network by supporting the definition of clear learning objectives for each content area, ensuring alignment with FYBY goals and the participants’ community-based project requirements.
Develop Curriculum Modules and Content
- Work under the guidance of the Talloires Network to create supplemental materials, activities, and assignments that enhance each curriculum module.
- Ensure all content is culturally relevant, inclusive, and adaptable to the diverse backgrounds of FYBY participants.
Create Interactive Learning Materials
- Develop interactive materials such as videos, case studies, digital workbooks, and practical exercises to support curriculum delivery.
- Use multimedia tools to make learning engaging and accessible, adding subtitles, translations, and other accessibility features as needed.
Support Curriculum Review and Refinement
- Assist in curriculum review workshops, facilitating feedback collection and refining content based on guidance from the Talloires Network, consultants, and NGL alumni.
Facilitate Group Trainings
- Schedule and conduct group training sessions to deliver the curriculum content to FYBY participants.
- Promote participant engagement through virtual and in-person training sessions, ensuring active learning and interaction.

2. Deliverables

Needs Assessment Report
- A report summarizing curriculum requirements and focus areas, developed in collaboration with the Talloires Network based on participant input.
- Evidence: Completed needs assessment report, including feedback from participants, Talloires Network, and NGL alumni.
Defined Learning Objectives
- Document outlining learning objectives for each content area, supporting the curriculum’s alignment with FYBY goals.
- Evidence: Learning objectives document, shared with the Talloires Network and curriculum developers.
Supplemental Curriculum Materials
- Additional resources and interactive content that complement each curriculum module (e.g., case studies, workbooks).
- Evidence: Digital files of supplemental materials, access links, and records of shared materials with participants.
Curriculum Review and Refinement
- Refined curriculum documents based on input from review workshops and feedback sessions led by the Talloires Network.
- Evidence: Feedback summary, revised curriculum documents, and notes from curriculum review workshops.
Group Training Sessions Conducted
- Conducted group training sessions and virtual meetings to implement the curriculum, with a focus on participant engagement.
- Target: 90% of the incoming cohort participates in routine virtual meetings focused on self-care and curriculum topics.
- Evidence: Attendance records, session agendas, and engagement metrics (Q&A, polls) for group training sessions.