About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring an AI Learning Specialist to build the organization's capacity to use generative AI tools effectively and responsibly across its global operations. This role sits within the Learning & Development Team and works closely with AI Task Forces to design, develop, and deliver learning solutions that help staff integrate AI confidently and ethically into their daily work. The position reports to the Director of Global Learning & Development. The specialist will create learning outputs spanning workflow-embedded experiences, facilitated live sessions, and multilingual resources in formats including e-learning, microlearning, job aids, and guides. These materials will reach technical staff, program teams, and leadership across field and office locations. The role involves facilitating live virtual hands-on training sessions, providing coaching to staff at various skill levels, and equipping a cohort of "learner-teachers" across departments with contextual AI skills, habits, and language. The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations, at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities. The organization helps people survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of generative AI capabilities alongside strong instructional design expertise and a genuine commitment to capacity building in international development settings. They should be comfortable working in rapidly evolving technology environments, able to evaluate AI tools critically for organizational and ethical fit, and know how to translate complex AI concepts into practical, accessible learning experiences for diverse, globally distributed audiences. The role is based in the U.S. or UK, with a pay rate of $80,000-$90,000 USD for U.S.-based candidates and £50,000-£60,000 GBP for UK-based candidates.
Responsibilities
Learning Program Design & Development
- Design a concise, high-impact foundational AI literacy experience accessible to all staff
- Build solutions that bring learning into the flow of work, identifying opportunities to embed generative AI into learning and enable staff to practice skills
- Explore role-specific use cases, coach, and contextualize AI skills in real work situations
- Source, curate, and create engaging learning experiences in multiple formats: facilitated live coaching and demonstration, self-paced eLearning courses, microlearning modules, video tutorials, job aids, quick reference guides, and interactive workshops
- Develop scenario-based learning activities that reflect real humanitarian work contexts and challenges
- Ensure all learning materials adhere to adult learning principles and are optimized for low-bandwidth environments where applicable
- Make materials available in core IRC languages where needed
- Integrate principles of responsible AI use, data protection, and ethical considerations into all learning materials
- Promote awareness of AI risks, limitations, and appropriate use cases in humanitarian contexts
Upskilling Delivery & Facilitation
- Facilitate live virtual hands-on training sessions with generative AI tools and applications for real-time demonstration, experimentation, and feedback
- Provide coaching and support to staff at various skill levels, from AI beginners to advanced users
- Develop and deliver specialized training for specific use cases and staff types or profiles
Stakeholder Collaboration & Needs Assessment
- Partner closely with the AI Staff and Culture Task Force and other AI working groups to align learning initiatives with organizational AI strategy
- Gather feedback from learners and conduct regular needs assessments with staff across regions and departments to identify learning gaps, determine effectiveness, and establish priorities
- Collaborate with IT, Data, and other technical teams to stay current on AI tool implementations and changes
- Identify where to integrate learning touchpoints into technology platforms
- Equip a cohort of "learner-teachers" across departments and managers with contextual AI skills, habits, and language
Learning Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Track learning metrics including participation rates, completion rates, skill assessments, and learner satisfaction
- Analyze learning data to identify trends, measure impact, and demonstrate ROI of AI capacity building efforts
- Improve learning programs based on data insights and user feedback
- Document best practices and lessons learned for organizational knowledge management
Benefits
- U.S. pay rate: $80,000-$90,000 USD
- UK pay rate: £50,000-£60,000 GBP
- 10 sick days, 10 U.S. holidays, and 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
- Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
- Dental insurance starting at $6.50 per month
- Vision insurance starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families for counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or training delivery
- Advanced knowledge and use of generative AI applications (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot) including prompt engineering, AI-assisted content creation, AI workflow integration, and AI capabilities and limitations
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing upskilling programs across a range of mediums, including eLearning courses and digital learning content
- Experience working in international development, humanitarian, or nonprofit sectors strongly preferred
- Experience creating multilingual or cross-cultural learning programs a plus
- Strong proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360)
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and learning analytics platforms
- Strong understanding of change management principles and experience implementing or supporting change
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools
- Experienced in innovative approaches to learning design that engages and motivates adult learners
- Fluency in English required
- Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred
How to Apply
- Review the requirements and ensure your experience aligns with the role.
- Prepare your resume and any relevant portfolio samples of learning design work.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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Selection Committee Priorities
- •Academic/Professional Alignment: Ensure your statement explicitly ties your past work in to International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s strategic goals.
- •Leadership Evidence: Selection panels heavily weigh demonstrated initiative, community impact, or research output.
- •Financial & Language Prerequisites: Confirm if Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates can substitute for formal standardized language test fees.
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