Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Affiliate and Partner Support

Generation

. Oversee the Global Curriculum & Instruction team’s program implementation, instructional strategy, and strategic support model across Generation’s 17 countries and direct implementation projects .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeRemote • IrelandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in instructional design and leadership, with a strong focus on developing and executing instructional strategies and program implementation across diverse educational environments. Proven ability to analyze performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in curriculum and instructional quality.

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Instructional Design ExperienceProject Management SkillsAdult Learning Theory KnowledgeTeam Leadership ExperienceData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional Design Best PracticesProgram ImplementationPerformance EvaluationBlended Learning DesignOnline Learning Experience DesignNeeds AnalysisCoaching and MentoringQuality AssuranceLearning Analytics

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingProactive Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAdult LearnersComplex Organizational StructuresLearning QualityInstructional Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the Global Curriculum & Instruction team’s program implementation, instructional strategy, and strategic support model across Generation’s 17 countries and direct implementation projects
Develop and execute the vision and operating model for the Affiliate Support Team
Directly manage and coach regional and functional Global C&I Leads
Provide strategic guidance, problem-solving, and program implementation support to affiliate C&I leaders and CXOs
Serve as strategic thought partner to regional and country leadership on learning quality, instructional effectiveness, and program implementation
Monitor teaching and learning health through regional engagement, one-to-one meetings, implementation data, and learner outcomes
Identify risks and opportunities, support strategic decisions, and resolve complex stakeholder, implementation, and instructional quality challenges
Drive Generation’s global instructor support strategy and oversee initiatives such as the Learning & Teaching rubric
Develop processes and lead initiatives to improve program implementation and internal C&I operations
Sharpen instructional strategy for AI-enabled learning environments
Evolve the instructional model for rapid instructor onboarding, coaching, and quality assurance as affiliates shift to a Training Service Provider delivery model
Set the vision and instructional strategy for Generation Direct programs in Ghana, the United States, and Colombia, plus new direct-run geographies or experiments
Set and execute instructional experiment strategies, supervise adoption, and disseminate learnings across affiliates
Support Generation Direct operations by coaching and supervising Generation Direct Leads
Conduct performance evaluations, professional development, check-ins, recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for Global C&I team members
Lead continuous improvement of C&I processes, tools, and systems
Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic shifts, team structures, roles, responsibilities, and ways of working
Provide reporting and actionable feedback to senior leadership on support-service effectiveness and impact
Analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and use data to drive decisions
Oversee global sharing of learning and teaching best practices
Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and professional development of country C&I leaders and senior teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant educational area
Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years instructional design experience, including multi-week programs based on needs analysis and active, practice-based learning experiences
Minimum of 5 years setting up and leading high-performing teams
Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional leadership
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders within complex organizational structures and partnerships
Strong project management skills, managing many stakeholders and workflows on a tight timeline while maintaining high quality standards
Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum development principles, and instructional design best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to use data to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for program improvement
Experience teaching and/or designing instructional content for adult learners from low-income, diverse communities preferred
Experience teaching and/or designing instructional materials for populations from different cultures preferred
Experience designing blended and fully online learning experiences preferred
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Proactive collaboration and solution-oriented approach
Self-reflective and open to receiving and giving frequent feedback
Self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
English CV/resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work environment
Professional development and coaching opportunities
Diverse and inclusive team and organizational culture
Opportunity to work in a fast-moving global environment
Opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and global task forces
Opportunity to work on AI-enabled learning strategy and global instructional initiatives