JD: Lead Instructional Designer

Job Title:	Lead Instructional Designer	Unit/ Department:	N/A
Job Class:	Full-Time	Minimum qualification:	BA/ BSc./ MSc/ MBA
Job Level:	Middle Management	Required Experience:	4 -7 Years
Oversees:	School Operations & Programs	Reports To:	GM/ Chairman / Mgt Board

Position Overview

We are looking for an instructional designer who is ideas-driven, proficient with setting up on-demand courses on the LMS, good with course curriculum development, comes from a teaching or training background and is passionate about making learning an invigorating and empowering experience. If you live and breathe education, love creating impact, and are ready to shape the future of learning, we want to hear from you!

As the Lead, Instructional Designer, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering impactful learning experiences across PLLI’s programs. You will design, develop, and manage curricula that integrate instructional best practices, multimedia tools, and digital platforms, ensuring engaging and effective learning for diverse audiences. The main purpose of this role is to create effective and engaging educational experiences that enhance learning outcomes through the systematic design, development, and delivery of instructional materials and activities.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

On this Job, you will be required to:

• Lead the end-to-end design of curricula, instructional materials, and program structures across schools and initiatives.
• Translate learning outcomes into well-structured course outlines, lesson plans, and learner journeys.
• Administer and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS) for seamless course delivery and learner experience.
• Create and develop engaging instructional materials including workbooks, multimedia (video lessons, audio, etc.), case studies, and facilitator guides for traditional instructor-led courses, online programs, web-based learning aids or products, and other programs as needed..
• Develop materials and curate engaging learning content for in-person, hybrid, and online programs to create the best learning experience possible.
• Develop and collaborate with facilitators to produce on-demand courses on the LMS with assessment design, including quizzes, feedback tools, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Work with subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s training needs
• Use your experience in Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic (VAK) learning style, social and mobile learning, and curriculum design to build and improve e-learning, instructor-led, and blended approach learning intervention
• Integrate digital platforms, communication tools, and marketing approaches for learner engagement and retention.
• Devise modes of formative and summative assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of our courses
• Create realistic objectives for learning or performance for the training delegates and facilitators.
• Redesign courses for virtual training programmes that are engaging while still adhering to our value proposition to our clients.
• Recommend changes to existing courses, including technology or instructional methods, to better adhere to delivery options for the course.
• Analyze courses to ensure they meet or exceed quality standards,
• Manage project timelines to meet course development schedules and launch timelines.
• Remain aware of all emerging instructional technologies and make recommendations about when to adopt certain systems to continue to offer the best learning experience possible
• Facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, and virtual training.
• Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies, adult learning and instructional design.

Qualifications

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Technology, Learning Sciences, or a related field.
• 4–7 years’ proven experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or e-learning.
• Hands-on experience with administering and managing an LMS (Moodle, TalentLMS, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) and related productivity tools.
• Strong knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy).
• Strong lesson and curriculum planning skills.
• Ability to design assessments, evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.
• Good facilitation and presentation skills – online and in-person.
• Excellent written, verbal, and copywriting communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently on end-to-end instructional design process tasks
• Experience in project management, with demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience with additional eLearning authoring tools or platforms is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Curriculum Design Expertise – ability to transform objectives into structured, outcomes-driven learning content.
• Learning Experience Design (LxD) – capacity to create learner-centered, engaging, and adaptive learning journeys.
• Digital & Media Savvy – competence in integrating visuals, multimedia, and interactive tools for impact.
• Collaboration & Facilitation Support – ability to work with faculty, subject-matter experts, and diverse teams.
• Analytical & Assessment Skills – proficiency in measuring learning effectiveness through data and learner feedback.
• Project Leadership – ability to coordinate cross-functional tasks and manage timelines with excellence.
• Adaptability & Innovation – comfort with fast-paced environments, new technologies, and evolving needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement – skill in liaising with learners, facilitators, and partner organizations.

Preferred Platforms & Tools

Experience with some of the following is highly desirable:

• WordPress Web Development – managing websites, plugins, and user experience
• LMS Administration (e.g. Moodle, Thinkific, TalentLMS, or similar) – configuring, maintaining, and optimizing learning platforms
• Collaboration & Productivity (e.g. Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace) – creating, editing, and collaborating across documents, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Email Marketing Platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) – designing campaigns, automations, and learner communications
• Graphics, Authoring & Multimedia Tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Canva, Adobe Suite) – creating visuals, course assets, and instructional media
• Presentation & Slide Design (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva) – designing professional decks for courses and workshops
• Workbook & Document Design (Microsoft Word, Canva, Adobe InDesign) – developing learner workbooks, guides, and worksheets
• Assessment & Survey Tools (e.g., Google Forms, Typeform, Kahoot, Quizlet) – creating quizzes, evaluations, and learner feedback instruments
• Livestreaming & Video Tools (e.g., Camtasia, OBS, Zoom, StreamYard) – producing, moderating, and managing live classes, podcasts, webinars, and broadcasts

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants should submit a portfolio alongside their application, showcasing at least two instructional design projects that demonstrate:

• Curriculum or course outlines developed.
• Examples of eLearning or blended learning content created.
• Use of multimedia elements (e.g., videos, slides, workbooks, assessments).
• Application of instructional design models or frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, alongside opportunities for growth and meaningful impact. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary – aligned with industry standards and candidate experience.
• Professional Development – access to training, leadership programs, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Work Flexibility – hybrid work arrangements (onsite in Lekki, Lagos and remote as applicable).
• Creative Autonomy – room to shape instructional innovations and bring forward-thinking design approaches to life.
• Health & Wellness – support for personal well-being and work-life harmony.
• Collaborative Culture – dynamic team environment with opportunities to contribute to impactful programs across education, leadership, and ministry.
• Purposeful Work – the chance to design learning that transforms lives, leaders, and organizations across Africa and beyond.
• Many more!

About Us

Pistis Life and Leadership Institute (PLLI) is one of Africa’s leading hybrid education hubs offering forward-thinking open enrolment courses, specialized executive programs and short modular courses in Governance & Politics, Leadership Development, Enterprise Development as well as the Faith Ministries, with a vision of building a community of exceptional leaders who will be equipped with the right values to transform societies and impact Africa.

Through innovative programs, research, and partnerships, PLLI equips individuals, and organizations, with the tools to lead with clarity, integrity, and excellence. Our work spans leadership development, business growth, and personal transformation — all rooted in timeless values and global best practices.

Joining PLLI means being part of a mission that is bigger than a job — it’s about transforming lives and communities.