Training Program Specialist – Development (Training & Capacity Strengthening Department) [based in Seoul]
We are seeking an Training Program Specialist – Development for 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Training & Capacity Strengthening Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station: Seoul, Korea)
Job Description
This job is responsible for supporting and coordinating the design, development, and implementation of training and capacity-strengthening programs within the TCS team, including curriculum development, program delivery, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder communication, and pedagogical innovation, learner-centered approaches, and faculty development coordination of GTH-B and other training initiatives.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Training Needs Assessment and Capacity Strengthening
- Conduct training needs and institutional capacity gap assessments related to vaccine development, biomanufacturing, clinical research, and regulatory science.
- Contribute to the development of tools and frameworks for training and capacity assessments.
2. Training Program and Curriculum Development
- Support the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs, curricula, training modules, instructional materials, practical exercises, and learning resources, including learner-centered and competency-based training approaches.
- Assist in designing course curricula, training modules, and learning objectives, and coordinate the development of instructional materials, presentations, case studies, and practical exercises.
- Prepare and maintain templates and tools for teaching and training documents required for delivering both didactic and hands-on training.
3. Pedagogical Innovation and Faculty Development
- Coordinate the planning and delivery of pedagogical workshops for IVI faculty and trainers, promoting learner-centered teaching approaches and effective instructional strategies.
- Assist in integrating modern pedagogical methods and educational technologies, including active learning, experiential learning, digital tools, and blended learning approaches in training programs.
- Contribute to strengthening teaching effectiveness and innovation by supporting faculty in applying pedagogical approaches and educational technologies and facilitating continuous improvement of training practices.
4. Training Delivery & Program Coordination
- Coordinate and support the implementation and management of in-person, virtual, and blended learning activities, including scheduling, logistics, participant engagement, and partner coordination.
- Liaise and facilitate collaboration with academic institutions, technical partners, and subject matter experts.
5. Digital Learning & Online Training
- Support the development, management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of online learning content, LMS platforms, virtual learning sessions, and interactive digital learning tools.
6. Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance
- Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, participant feedback, quality review of training materials, and reporting of learning outcomes and program impact.
- Contribute to maintaining and improving quality standards and continuous learning processes across training programs.
7. Strategic Development & Knowledge Management
- Contribute to strategic program development, donor-funded initiatives, technical writing, knowledge products, partnership development, and dissemination of training outcomes.
- Provide additional support to IVI Training & Capacity Strengthening programs as required.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
1. Education Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in science, education, public health, administration, finance, accounting, or business related field
2. Related Field Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of experience or
- Master’s degree & 3 years of experience in related field: education, administration, planning, public health or project management
3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and Hancom Office
- Excellent communication skills in dealing with senior external contacts
- Strong organizational skills; able to juggle multiple priorities.
- Excellent inter-personal communication skills; professional presence.
- Program/Project management skills are plus (including MS Project skill)
4. Key Competency
- Client Orientation
- Communication
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
5. Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English
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