Policy Design and Learning Specialist

Job Description

Requirements

• Relevant degree in education, policy, curriculum development, or a related field
• Strong user-centric mindset with experience using feedback to design relevant solutions
• Experience driving behavior change in collaboration with government partners
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and senior stakeholders
• Decisive and adaptable problem-solver able to navigate complex environments
• Experience with LMS platforms and instructional design principles
• Knowledge of Tanzanian education standards (NECTA, TIE) is an advantage
• Based in or willing to relocate to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with frequent travel to program locations

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured co-design processes with government stakeholders, subject experts, and teachers
• Lead the design of innovative materials for government engagement workshops including strategy documents, workshop agendas, concept notes, facilitation guides, education system analyses, and policy briefs
• Participate in and support the design and facilitation of multi-stakeholder dialogues, learning experiences, and co-design workshops to influence government policy
• Build and manage structured learning journeys on the LMS, organizing modules, setting progression logic, defining milestones, and configuring the platform for teachers
• Monitor LMS and virtual learning data including usage, completion rates, drop-off points, and assessment performance to identify gaps and inform improvements
• Develop and maintain curriculum frameworks, policy guidelines, assessment standards, teacher orientation materials, and training curricula aligned with government reforms
• Lead engagement with government and stakeholders through technical working groups, co-design sessions, and review meetings
• Design and develop subject-specific curriculum materials including lesson plans, learner guides, textbooks, workbooks, and digital content aligned with Tanzanian standards (NECTA, TIE)