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Senior Learning Technologies Consultant

2016-02-05 14:05:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Senior Learning Technologies Consultant. Tasks and Responsibilities This work supports the whole of EUMETSATs user training activities and also provides support to EUMETSATs training project EUMeTrain and partner organisations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The training is focused on continuing professional development which is competencybased. You will focus on the following activities Instructional design consultancy Provide advice to EUMETSAT on matters of instructional design and how our training can be more efficient and effective as a part of professional development and fitting to existing competency frameworks. Support the design and redesign of courses and training interventions, coaching Trainers and Subject Matter Experts in learningoutcomes oriented design. Review the current key online and classroom training courses to propose and support improvements. In collaboration with SMEs, design training resources, such as case studies, online lessons, interactive exercises and video tutorials, and learning experiences. Assure the products are oriented towards highquality learning outcomes by using instructional systems design principles. Support the enhancement of our approach to evaluation and learning analytics for our training interventions and recommend improvements based on evaluation data. Contribute as facilitator in the EUMETSATs train the trainer online and classroom activities. Coordinate and facilitate translation of the resources when required. Learning technologies Support Provide technical support and learning infrastructure development advice, including assessment of new technologies, for EUMETSATs training activities. Manage the evolution of our Moodle platform, providing second line support when needed. Provide advice and second line support for the online meetings and teleconferences platform. Support the EUMETSAT Training administrators, developing first line support and day to day administration capabilities for their online training work. In collaboration with SMEs develop and support the development of training resources, in terms of case studies, online lessons, interactive exercises and video tutorials, and courses, applying sustainable and sound technological solutions. Play a role in the wider meteorological learning technologist network Participate in the Technical Support Officer community of practice providing resilience and coverage across partner organisations, and sharing knowledge and best practices. Support CALMet Commons community of practice blog calmet.org and the CALMET Online workshop. Coordinate publication of The Training Bulletin 3 times per year. Requirements This position requires significant skill and proven experience in Instructional design in general within a professional development and adult learning context in particular, with a strong understanding of the application of learning theories. Implementing and evolving online and distance learning Handson knowledge of standard learning technologies and tools such as Moodle, Saba Centra.... Advising on evolution of learning technologies in vocational training Providing consultancy to trainers and SMEs It is most likely this will be underpinned by a level of post graduate qualification, andor professional certification such as CMALT or similar. You should bring excellent communication, planning, implementation and cross cultural team working skills. An understanding of EUMETSAT, and training in the meteorological or scientific context is an advantage but not essential. Furthermore, you should be able to work fluently in English. A working knowledge of French is a significant advantage. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Senior Learning Technologies Consultant Reference G016EUM108 Application closing date 11032016 Start date ASAP If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int

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Senior Learning and Learning Technologies Consultancy Support

2016-02-05 14:05:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

ACS is looking for a person to provide Senior Learning and Learning Technologies Consultancy Support. Since 1979, Italian ACS has been a Software System Integrator. As a Payload Data Ground Segment specialist, ACS develops componentssubsystemsground stations for satellite data acquisition, processing and dissemination. The company is active in geospatial multisource applications development for planning and management of environmental risks infrastructures and realtime handling of large data streams. ACS offer to their customers the complete range of services from the collection of user requirements to operational activities support. Our German subsidiary ACSD provides consultancy service at EUMETSAT Darmstadt. Selected candidate will sign permanent full time contract and work at EUM premises. Besides an opportunity to work in international environment, ACS can offer competitive salary, attractive benefits package tailored to specific needs, training and career growth within ACS group, support for relocation to Darmstadt. Instructional design consultancy Provide advice to EUMETSAT on matters of instructional design and how our training can be more efficient and effective as a part of professional development and fitting to existing competency frameworks. Support the design and redesign of courses and training interventions, coaching Trainers and Subject Matter Experts in learningoutcomes oriented design. Review the current key online and classroom training courses to propose and support improvements. In collaboration with SMEs, design training resources, such as case studies, online lessons, interactive exercises and video tutorials, and learning experiences. Assure the products are oriented towards highquality learning outcomes by using instructional systems design principles. Support the enhancement of our approach to evaluation and learning analytics for our training interventions and recommend improvements based on evaluation data. Contribute as facilitator in the EUMETSATs train the trainer online and classroom activities. Coordinate and facilitate translation of the resources when required. Learning technologies Support Provide technical support and learning infrastructure development advice, including assessment of new technologies, for EUMETSATs training activities. Manage the evolution of our Moodle platform, providing second line support when needed. Provide advice and second line support for the online meetings and teleconferences platform. Support the EUMETSAT Training administrators, developing first line support and day to day administration capabilities for their online training work. In collaboration with SMEs develop and support the development of training resources, in terms of case studies, online lessons, interactive exercises and video tutorials, and courses, applying sustainable and sound technological solutions. Play a role in the wider meteorological learning technologist network Participate in the Technical Support Officer community of practice providing resilience and coverage across partner organisations, and sharing knowledge and best practices. Support CALMet Commons community of practice blog calmet.org and the CALMET Online workshop. Coordinate publication of The Training Bulletin 3 times per year. Requested profile Significant skill and proven experience in Instructional design in general within a professional development and adult learning context in particular, with a strong understanding of the application of learning theories Implementing and evolving online and distance learning Handson knowledge of standard learning technologies and tools such as Moodle, Saba Centra.... Advising on evolution of learning technologies in vocational training Providing consultancy to trainers and SMEs It is most likely this will be underpinned by a level of post graduate qualification, andor professional certification such as CMALT or similar The provider shall have excellent communication, planning, implementation and cross cultural team working skills. An understanding of EUMETSAT, and training in the meteorological or scientific context is an advantage but not essential. The provider shall be able to work fluently in English. A working knowledge of French is a significant advantage. EU national or valid work permit for Germany CV in Europass format

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