Hybrid Instructional Design Consultant Instructional Design Consultant with verification

Title of Assignment: IP eLearning: Instructional Design Consultant

Name of unit/sector: IP eLearning Section, WIPO Academy (Regional and National Development Sector

)
Place of Assignment: Remo

te
Expected places of travel (if applicable):

N/A
Expected duration of assignment: Six (6) months initially with the possibility to extend fur

ther

1. Organizational C

ontext
The incumbent would support the instructional design and development of new eLearning courses as well as assist in the updating of existing c

ourses.
A. Organizational

SettingThe WIPO Academy IP eLearning Section offers eLearning and blended learning programs on Intellectual Property (IP), catering to different target audiences including inventors and creators, business owners, IP professionals, policy makers and government officials of IP institutions, scientists, diplomats, students and teachers of IP and the civil society. For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the IP eLearning Section has undertaken several projects which require instructional design and development support to deliver online and blended p

rograms.
B. Purpose

StatementThe IP eLearning Instructional Design Consultant will support the design and development of IP eLearning courses in the WIPO Academy, contributing to the execution and implementation of new projects and updating of existing

courses.
C.

ReportingThe incumbent reports to the Head of the IP eLearning and Internal Training Program of the WIP

O Academy.

2. Duties and Resp

onsibilities
• Collaborate with WIPO Academy and subject matter experts, to plan and design and develop e-learning courses/modules including learning outcomes, interactive learning activities as well as formative and summative

assessments.• Create storyboards and templates for eLearning content based on the lea

rning design.• Develop engaging and learner-centric multimedia content (videos, images, infographics) aligned with instructional design and accessibility be

st practices.• Ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with WIPO's standards and international be

st practices.• Update and enhance courses based on feedback and indus

try insights.• Liaise with project leads and SMEs to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quali

ty standards.• Participate in relevant training and workshops to further professional

development.• Stay updated on trends and best practices in instructional design an

d technology.

3. Requireme

nts
A. Education• A university degree (bachelor's or master's) in instructional design, instructional technology, online course development, educational technology, training and development, adult learning and/or other relevant ar

eas is required.• Certification in Intellectual Property w

ill be an asset.
B. Exper

ience (Essential)• At least 3 years of experience in instructional design, course development, implementation, and evaluation of eLearning courses or related

work is required.• Demonstrated experience in utilizing course authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Captivate, or similar software to develop interactive and engaging e

Learning content.• Familiarity with multimedia tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond, Synthesia, Powtoons or similar t

ools is required.• Extensive experience using Learning Management Systems (LM

S). E.g.: Moodle.• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of collaboration

in diverse teams.
C. Expe

rience (Desirable)• Experience in designing eLearning courses with accessibility features, such as closed captions, alternative text descriptions, keyboard navigation, and compatibility with screen readers, to accommodate learners

with disabilities.• Skills in HTML, coding, general formatting, layout, a

nd graphic design.
D. L

anguage (Essential)• Fluency in English both verbal and w

ritten is required.
E.

Language (Desirable)• Proficiency in additional UN la

nguages is an asset.
F. Job Related Com

petencies (Essential)• Strong technological proficiency and familiarity with MS Office 365 suite, multimedia development tools and course authoring tools su

ch as Articulate 360.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team inc

luding virtual teams.• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and tr

oubleshooting skills.• Ability to multitask and manage projects in a high-paced environment w

ith strict deadlines.• Detail-oriented, organized, and r

eceptive to feedback.• Excellent communication skills, bot

h written and verbal.• Ability to design creative, innovative, and interactive

learning experiences.• Customer-centric a

nd flexible to adapt.• Skill in developing effective question writing for quizzes, scenar

ios, and assessments.• Tech-savvy and quick to adapt to new te

chnologies and tools.• Knowledge of online course development stan

dards and

procedures.

4. Payment
Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations in Sw