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If you have been searching for instructional design jobs in Africa or wondering how to transition into the growing world of learning and development careers, here are two powerful openings you should know about.

1. Instructional Designer – Code for Africa

Code for Africa (CfA), the continent’s largest civic technology and data journalism network, is hiring an Instructional Designer. This mid-level role sits within their Academy team, which develops innovative e-learning programmes for media professionals, researchers, civil society, and universities.

You will work on designing engaging online courses, from fact-checking and drone journalism to immersive storytelling, that are benchmarked against global e-learning leaders like Coursera, edX, and Udemy.

What makes this role exciting:

• Play a key role in Africa’s e-learning innovation space.
• Transform subject-matter expertise into MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and blended training.
• Collaborate with international partners while working remotely from anywhere in Africa.
• Use your skills in instructional design, multimedia, and online pedagogy to shape content for diverse learners.

Basic requirements:

• Strong expertise in instructional design, MOOC design, or learning sciences.
• Experience with LMS platforms such as LearnDash or similar.
• Creative writing and content development skills for e-learning.
• Multimedia or design tool experience is an advantage.

📌 Read the full job description and apply here. (Deadline: 30 October 2025)

2. Learning & Development Lead – M-KOPA

M-KOPA, a leader in digital and financial inclusion across Africa, is hiring a Learning & Development Lead. This role is ideal for professionals who want to design impactful corporate learning strategies and lead organizational growth through innovative training programs.

You’ll drive digital learning initiatives, create engaging e-learning content, manage an LMS, and leverage data to prove learning impact. This is more than just training—it’s about building a culture of continuous learning within one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies.

Highlights of the role:

• Conduct learning needs assessments and design targeted training programs.
• Develop e-learning modules, blended learning solutions, and mobile-first learning experiences.
• Use data analytics to track learning outcomes, ROI, and impact.
• Champion the adoption of new learning technologies, from AI tools to VR training solutions.
• Partner with leadership to align L&D with business strategy.

📌 Check the full details and apply here.

Why These Roles Matter for Aspiring Instructional Designers

Both positions highlight the rapid growth of instructional design and learning & development jobs in Africa. Organizations now recognize the power of digital learning to reach wider audiences and improve performance.

If you’re a teacher, HR professional, trainer, or even a creative looking to transition into instructional design, these openings are perfect case studies of where the field is heading. They show how skills in e-learning design, learning analytics, and corporate training can unlock meaningful career opportunities across industries.

👉 Interested in becoming an Instructional Designer or L&D professional? ElevateHub is here to guide you. We will soon be releasing resources, workshops, and online courses designed to help you transition smoothly into this exciting field.

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