Position K-8: Training and Learning Specialist – Uganda

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Position K-8: Training and Learning Specialist for a consultancy assignment financed by National Information Technology Authority-Uganda in Uganda.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming consulting assignment in Uganda, working in partnership with the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) under the International Development Association (IDA) financing. The overarching initiative focuses on implementing a comprehensive downstream change management programme to enhance the adoption and utilization of digital public services and e-government platforms across selected public sector entities. Despite substantial investments in digital infrastructure, institutional and citizen adoption often lag behind deployment, creating a pressing need to bridge this gap through structured capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and targeted learning interventions.

To successfully deliver this vital assignment, we are seeking a qualified Training and Learning Specialist (Position K-8) to join our multidisciplinary team of experts. This key role will spearhead the design and execution of targeted training curricula, user guides, and capacity-building programmes tailored for end-users and administrators across participating public institutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in instructional design, adult learning methodologies, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring that public sector personnel are fully equipped to leverage newly deployed e-government services effectively.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Enhance digital public service adoption and utilization across targeted Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Local Governments in Uganda.
• Design and deliver comprehensive training and learning interventions tailored for end-users and system administrators of e-government platforms.
• Bridge the gap between digital infrastructure deployment and actual institutional usage through structured capacity-building programmes.
• Support the operationalization of digital platforms by addressing behavioral, organizational, and operational bottlenecks related to user readiness.

Scope of work

• Conduct organizational readiness assessments and identify training needs across targeted public sector entities.
• Develop comprehensive training materials, curricula, user guides, and manuals to support e-government service utilization.
• Design and deliver capacity-building programmes, workshops, and learning sessions for various stakeholder groups.
• Establish change champion networks within participating public institutions to foster continuous peer-to-peer learning.
• Collaborate closely with communication and stakeholder engagement specialists to align learning interventions with awareness campaigns.
• Set up monitoring mechanisms to track training participation, knowledge acquisition, and downstream adoption metrics.

Your role as Position K-8: Training and Learning Specialist

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of all training and learning strategies under the digital transformation programme.
• Create user-friendly instructional design materials, training modules, and manuals customized for diverse public sector end-users.
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops and train-the-trainer sessions for administrators and key personnel in targeted public institutions.
• Assess the effectiveness of learning interventions and continuously refine training methodologies based on user feedback and adoption metrics.
• Coordinate closely with team members and local stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of training activities with change management plans.
• Contribute expert insights to progress reports, evaluation summaries, and final deliverables concerning institutional capacity building.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Adult Learning, Human Resource Development or related discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in learning and development, capacity building, instructional design, or organizational development, with demonstrated experience supporting organizational change management or digital transformation programmes

Desirable

• Prior experience working on donor-funded digital acceleration or ICT infrastructure projects in developing country contexts.
• Familiarity with public sector institutional frameworks and governance structures in Uganda.

An experienced Training and Learning Specialist with a strong background in instructional design and capacity building, dedicated to driving digital transformation and e-government adoption within public sector institutions in Uganda.

Assignment details

• Location: Uganda
• Financed by: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
• Estimated duration: 6 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a National Information Technology Authority-Uganda-financed project in Uganda.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.