Job Description

HST is a knowledge company that provides services to clients across various industries.

HST endeavors to help its clients solve their business growth, operational, people, financial, tax, governance, risk, learning and compliance challenges with locally relevant solutions. As a local professional service firm, HST offers best practices that fully consider its clients’ unique circumstances and the social, political and economic environment they are operating in.

Through its Learning Solutions Department, HST offers training programs tailored to the specific needs of its clients and are designed to address the skill gaps which are identified through appropriate training need assessments. 

HST’s Learning Solutions Department is powered by highly qualified and best in class trainers and human capital experts who are well experienced in adult training techniques and are attuned to the local business environment. The firm’s professionals are supported by up-to-date knowledge and modern technology which allows them to efficiently provide solutions to clients’ issues that matters most. 

As part of its effort to build the capacity of its Learning Solutions Department and differentiate its training programs in the market, HST plans to recruit a professional with a strong background in instructional design. The Instructional Design Expert will support HST’s Learning Solutions Department in the design and adaptation of its training materials with the objective of making them more effective, engaging and memorable. 

Among others, the successful applicant will have the following responsibilities:

• Working with subject matter experts and Learning Solutions Staff and identifying the training needs of target audiences 
• Creating engaging learning activities and compelling course contents by developing relevant case studies and activities that have local color and reflect sector-specific situations
• Preparing and adapting generic training materials to local conditions and producing supplementary training materials including media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games etc.)
• Monitoring the learning experiences of trainees and incorporating their feedback in the continuous improvement of HST’s training materials  
• Participating in the periodic evaluation of ongoing programs of the firm to ensure that they stay relevant to changes in the environment and the requirements of clients 

Staying abreast of new trends and tools in instructional design issues including emerging instructional technologies and platforms and become the ‘go to’ expert within HST in his/her area. 

Job Requirements

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• BS or MA degree in instructional design or a similar field 
• Experience in instructional design and an ability to apply tested instructional design theories, practices and methods in the context of training programs that are specially suitable for adults and experienced audiences 
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models 
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the MS Office Software family
• Experience with the application of educational technologies, course authoring and management software and visual design skills will be a significant advantage

Core Personal Competencies Required

• Learning agility
• Creativity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Technology savvy 

How to Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above qualification can send their application and required credentials by e-mail to: info@hst-et.com or submit their application in person to the Human Resources Officer at Wollo Sefer, Mina Building, 5^th Floor until 14 January 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next stage evaluation.