Code for Africa has opened applications for a full-time, remote Code for Africa Instructional Designer position, and it is one of the more instructive vacancies of the year. The mid-level role supports courses for academy.AFRICA and related learning programmes, and applications close on 30 October 2026.
For anyone tracking remote instructional designer jobs in Africa, the advert is worth reading closely: it describes the full range of work modern learning designers are now expected to own, from needs analysis to responsible use of generative AI.
Code for Africa Instructional Designer: Role at a Glance
- Employer
- Code for Africa (CfA)
- Position
- Instructional Designer, mid-level
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Remote: Africa, Asia, Middle East and Europe
- Languages
- English required; French or Arabic an advantage
- Deadline
- 30 October 2026
Salary is described as competitive; no figure has been published.
What Does the Role Involve?
The vacancy centres on MOOC instructional design: building open, modular online courses that serve large and varied audiences. According to the announcement, the work spans:
- Learning needs analysis and writing measurable learning outcomes
- Curriculum design and storyboarding for online courses
- Producing multimedia and interactive learning assets
- Building accessible, modular courses and preparing content for an LMS
- Using generative AI tools responsibly in the design process
Who Should Apply?
Stated as required
- Working proficiency in English
Stated as an advantage
- French or Arabic
Beyond language, strong candidates will be able to show practical experience across the areas above, particularly MOOC design, storyboarding and work in LearnDash or a similar LMS. Because this is a mid-level role, a portfolio that evidences real courses will matter more than a list of tools. Check the official announcement for the complete qualifications Code for Africa specifies before you apply.
How to Apply
Applications are made directly to Code for Africa. The deadline is 30 October 2026.
View Vacancy & ApplyReady to submit? Use the official Code for Africa application form. ElevateHub is not involved in recruitment for this role.
What This Vacancy Says About Instructional Design Jobs in 2026
ElevateHub analysis: roles like this one no longer separate the designer from the developer or the evaluator. Employers increasingly want one professional who can analyse a learning need, work with subject matter experts, build the digital assets, check whether learning happened, and use AI without handing it their judgement. Across Code for Africa jobs and similar openings, the professionals who stand out can show that whole chain in their portfolio, not just one link of it.
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