Curiculum Development Specialist

About the Role

Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is a premier industry-certified training and consultancy firm dedicated to bridging the critical skills gap across Nigeria's key sectors, including Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Banking, and Education. We are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Curriculum Development Specialist to design, update, and structurally standardize technical and management training materials that meet rigorous international standards and client-specific competency needs.

• Apply systematic instructional design frameworks such as ADDIE to develop new courses and revise existing modules for instructor-led, virtual, or blended delivery.
• Design and execute comprehensive Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) in collaboration with the Business Development team to identify client skill gaps and translate them into measurable learning outcomes.
• Develop and curate complete instructional assets, including learner workbooks, instructor guides, slide decks, practical lab exercises, job aids, and industry-specific case studies.
• Create robust formative and summative assessment tools to accurately measure the achievement of learning objectives and program success.
• Ensure all curricula align seamlessly with the compliance criteria set by relevant regulatory and accreditation bodies.
• Analyze post-training evaluations, assessment metrics, and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve curriculum quality.
• Incorporate modern educational technologies and e-learning tools, such as Moodle and Articulate, to enhance the overall learner experience.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (Second Class Upper) or HND (Upper Credit) in Engineering, Education, Instructional Design, or a related technical field.
• A Master's Degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or a specialized technical discipline is a distinct advantage.
• 4 to 5 years of proven professional experience in designing technical training modules, industrial safety curricula, or vocational frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying instructional design models like ADDIE and SAM within corporate or institutional environments.
• Solid understanding of adult learning theories, competency-based frameworks, and e-learning authoring tools.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Opportunity to make a tangible national impact by driving skills development in Nigeria's critical industries.
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented professional work environment.
• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities.

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