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... and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one ... As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software ...

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Instructional Design Intern

Elizabeth, NJ · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping ... The Instructional Design Intern will assist the Youth Instructional Design Specialist with ...

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A Humanitarian Design job focuses on creating innovative, ethical, and sustainable solutions that address social, environmental, and economic challenges in underserved communities. Professionals in this field use design thinking, engineering, and technology to develop products, services, or systems that improve quality of life. They often collaborate with NGOs, government agencies, and local communities to ensure solutions are culturally appropriate and impactful. Roles can range from designing affordable housing and clean water systems to developing accessible healthcare solutions.

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Professionals in humanitarian design often work with limited resources, tight timelines, and in environments that may be affected by conflict or natural disasters, which can make project implementation challenging. Adapting design solutions to diverse cultural, environmental, and logistical contexts while ensuring safety and sustainability is also a frequent difficulty. Collaborating with local communities, NGOs, and multidisciplinary teams is vital to ensure that solutions are practical and accepted by end users. Overcoming these challenges requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to understanding the real needs of the people you are designing for.

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To excel in Humanitarian Design, you need expertise in user-centered design, problem-solving, and a background in fields such as architecture, engineering, or product design, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and experience with prototyping or field-testing tools are commonly required, while certifications in project management or humanitarian standards can be advantageous. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability are essential for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and navigating challenging environments. These competencies are critical for creating practical, sustainable design solutions that effectively meet the unique needs of vulnerable populations.

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Learning and Capacity Building Coordinator (Humanitarian & Disaster Relief) )

Compassion

Republic, WA • Remote

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

*This role is supported by grant funding that is currently approved for a one-year period. This role is open to qualified candidates based in the United States or Latin America.

Overview

As the Learning & Capacity Building Coordinator, you will strengthen the capacity of partner organizations participating in a U.S. Government-funded humanitarian response and disaster preparedness program. Through capacity assessments, coaching, learning initiatives, and partner support, you will help organizations build the knowledge, skills, systems, and practices needed to better serve vulnerable children and communities affected by crises.

Working closely with the prime award recipient, subaward partners, subject matter experts, and program teams, you will coordinate and support learning and capacity-strengthening activities, monitor progress, and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the consortium.

What will you do?

  • Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully uphold Compassion's ministry in prayer.

  • Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understand Christ's mandate to protect children. Commit to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abide by all behavioral expectations in Compassion's Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Report any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion's internal reporting process and appropriately support responses to incidents if they occur.

  • Uphold and engage in Compassion's core Cultural Behaviors.

  • Coordinate learning and capacity-building activities that support grant objectives and program outcomes.

  • Provide humanitarian sector coaching for New and Underutilized Partners (NUPs) and recommend suitable operational engagements.

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify learning needs and develop effective training and capacity-strengthening solutions.

  • Design and develop learning materials, including curricula, facilitator guides, participant resources, job aids, and digital learning content.

  • Coordinate the delivery of instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning programs.

  • Support training logistics, scheduling, communications, participant engagement, and learning documentation.

  • Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

  • Monitor and evaluate learning activities to assess effectiveness, identify improvements, and measure outcomes.

  • Maintain learning resources and knowledge management systems to ensure accessibility and consistency.

  • Support partner and staff capacity development through coaching, resource development, and technical assistance.

  • Contribute to grant reporting, work planning, and documentation related to learning and capacity-building activities.

  • Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams, partners, and stakeholders.

  • Stay informed of emerging trends, tools, and best practices in learning, capacity development, emergency preparedness, and humanitarian programming.

What do you bring?

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

  • 7+ years of relevant work experience

  • Experience in humanitarian and disaster relief program design, management and accountability will be valuable in assessing gaps, conducting coaching sessions and applying capacity development plans.

  • Experience supporting donor-funded, humanitarian, emergency preparedness, international development, or related programs preferred.

  • Proven experience designing and delivering field-based, hands-on learning, training, and capacity-building initiatives.

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders while managing competing priorities.

  • Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

  • Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills are required. Bilingual or multilingual proficiency in French and/or Spanish is preferred.

  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Why work here?

  • The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.

  • Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.

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