Specialist,Online Learning Job South Africa,Education / Teaching

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a
Specialist, Online Learning
to join our global team
.

Team and Role Purpose

Team purpose

To develop and implement innovative talent and learning strategies that attract, select, and nurture diverse talent in alignment with the organisation’s strategic objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and principles of equity. By overseeing global talent management, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development, the team ensures leadership continuity and organisational growth.

Through evaluating the effectiveness of these programmes, the team drives continuous improvement, equipping all employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Role purpose

To design and deliver engaging, high‑quality digital learning solutions that support personal effectiveness, compliance, and core skills across country offices and global teams, ensuring alignment with Save the Children’s mission and values.

The role has a primary focus on online learning design and development, creating impactful, user‑centred digital learning experiences, while also supporting a broader range of learning initiatives where needed.

The Specialist will work closely with stakeholders to understand learning needs, provide expert guidance, and support teams in designing and delivering effective learning solutions. The role will also champion cultural competence by embedding awareness, understanding, and respect for diverse perspectives within digital and blended learning, using data and insights to continuously evolve and improve learning offerings in line with organisational needs.

Job Title: Specialist, Online Learning

Reports To: Head, Leadership and Capability Development

Work Pattern: Remote with flexible working options available

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit:

Contract Length: Permanent

Right to Work: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the country where the role is based, for the duration of employment.

Language Requirements: Bilingual - English with Arabic, French or Spanish

International Travel: up to %

People Management: No

Budget Responsibility: No

Remit: Global

Principal Accountabilities

Design and develop engaging, high‑quality online learning solutions using tools such as Articulate Rise and Storyline, ensuring content supports personal effectiveness, compliance, and core skill development across country offices and global teams, and aligns with Save the Children’s mission and values.

Apply best practice in instructional design, digital learning, user experience, and accessibility to create effective, learner‑centred e‑learning and blended learning solutions.

Collaborate closely with People Partners and key stakeholders to understand learning needs, scope requirements, and co‑create digital learning solutions that are practical, relevant, and impactful.

Manage the end‑to‑end development of e‑learning content, including storyboarding, design, build, testing, and updates, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs.

Support and upskill colleagues and stakeholders in the design and development of e‑learning, providing guidance on tools (such as Rise and Storyline), best practice, and standards to build internal capability.

Support the design and delivery of blended learning initiatives where appropriate, integrating e‑learning with other formats to enhance learning outcomes and engagement.

Embed diversity, equity and inclusion principles and champion cultural competence within all digital learning solutions, ensuring content reflects and respects diverse global perspectives.

Use data, learner analytics, and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of e‑learning solutions and continuously improve content, functionality, and learner experience.

Provide guidance and support to stakeholders and teams on the use, implementation, and adoption of e‑learning, helping to maximise…