Role: Learning Solutions Lead (Consultant)

Organization: Vitamin Angel Alliance, Inc. (VA)

Location: Delhi/Remote, India

Contract Type: Independent Consultant

(Renewable contract subjected to satisfactory performance)

Apply by: April 20^th, 2024

Vitamin Angels is a global public health nonprofit focused on helping underserved populations in need—specifically pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five—gain access to lifesaving and life-changing nutrition solutions.

Vitamin Angels is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are a dedicated group of individuals who aim to foster a supportive environment where everyone can contribute, thrive, and grow.

VA focuses on interventions that target the first 1,000 days of life (i.e., from conception through 24 months of age) and children up to 5 years of age. These interventions currently include vitamin A supplementation (VAS) and deworming for children under 5, and now expanding work on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN).

About the Role

VA is looking for a Learning Solutions Lead (Consultant) in India, who will strengthen the in-country Learning Solutions unit to develop and deliver high-quality technical assistance and trainings to program partners using adult learning principles. S/he will also work to strengthen VA’s profile as a partner of choice for evidence-based programming and implementation research and develop internal capacities to deliver effective programmatic and technical support. This position will support the Director of Programs, India.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide thought-leadership and strategic direction to VAs Learning Solution (LS) vertical in India and liaison with the LS global team to ensure global LS standards, practices and requirements are met.
• Design and develop learning experiences, tools and materials, workshops/training content that best suit the subject matter, partner needs, community knowledge and awareness building and continuing education criteria - from establishing learning objectives to designing activities, content, facilitation techniques, SBCC materials, and evaluation feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tailor educational materials and programs, and develop a wider range of LS solutions, in alignment with the VA’s strategic goals and mission.
• Lead and manage delivery of learning solutions among program partners, including governments, civil society organisations, hospitals and health centres, through a team of State Program Officers.
• Contextualize the trainings, knowledge base, and norms to maximize its impact. Ensure the successful delivery of the ToT programs, as required.
• Work closely with MLE specialist to design and develop tools/methodology to assess training effectiveness and identify improvement initiatives. Design and interpret evaluations for learning programs to ensure maximum ROI.
• Conduct needs assessment and manage professional learning and internal capacity development initiatives.
• Create and maintain a robust knowledge-sharing platform to facilitate continuous learning and development within the organization. Stay up-to-date with developments in the healthcare industry and incorporate best practices.
• Manage budgets, expenses, and relevant training database and LMS platforms for the Learning Solutions unit, in coordination with VA global office.
• Contribute to reports for dissemination to funders and program partners, new business activities through networking and the development and preparation of proposals for potential donors
• Participates in local, regional, and national meetings, as requested by the Leadership Team.

Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in nutrition education, with a focus on both internal team training and external healthcare provider education.
• A Master’s degree, or equivalent, in relevant field such as public health/nutrition is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with diverse stakeholders including government, non-profit organizations, and other community groups and organizations.
• Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs, both in-person and virtually, with adult learning principles.
• Passion for improving healthcare and a commitment to serving communities in need.
• Fluent in English & Hindi (written and verbal), fluency in other Indian regional languages is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks and in organizing and prioritizing work assignments and ongoing duties.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office.

Application

To apply, interested persons should submit a one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and background and an updated resume or curriculum vitae, which includes languages spoken and relevant experiences – please mention the role are applying for in the Subject: Learning Solutions Lead

Submit your applications to: contactindia@vitaminangels.org; recruiting@vitaminangels.org.

Resumes will be accepted until 20^th April 2024 or until a qualified applicant is identified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.