Instructional Design Fellow at Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We invite applications for:

Title: Instructional Design Fellowship

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Fellowship Structure: 24 Months

About the Fellowship

• The CcHUB Instructional Design Fellowship is a 24-month immersive talent development program designed to build a strong pipeline of Instructional Designers who will support innovative education technology startups across Africa.
• Fellows will receive structured hands on training focused on the principles of learning and the design of impactful digital learning experiences. Through real projects and mentorship, fellows will build skills needed to design, review and improve high quality learning experiences.
• While gaining exposure to Product management, and quality assurance, fellows will progressively transform from learners to contributors, supporting startups within the Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship. 

The fellowship combines:

• 18 weeks of intensive learning (delivered as three 6-week learning sprints spread across the fellowship duration)
• 66 weeks of hands-on startup support, where fellows apply their skills in real-world EdTech environments
• This fellowship is open to individuals with entry level Instructional design experience, preferably Corps members who studied Education and may have worked on a limited number of EdTech projects, who demonstrate a strong interest in learning, education, technology, and problem solving.

Fellows will:

• Participate in structured training sessions and workshops
• Work on guided practical assignments and capstone projects
• Support EdTech startups under supervision, as well as eLimu by CcHUB 
• Receive ongoing mentorship, feedback, and performance reviews
• Gradually take on more responsibility as skills mature

Fellows will support EdTech startups by contributing across the following functional areas:
Instructional Design & Learning Experience Development:

• Fellows will be responsible for supporting the design and development of effective, engaging, and learner-centered educational content and experiences for digital and blended learning environments.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with facilitators, educators, and EdTech startup teams to design and develop curriculum and instructional materials
• Supporting the definition of learning objectives, lesson structures, and learning pathways
• Assisting in the creation of learning activities, assignments, and assessments aligned with learning outcomes
• Applying basic instructional design and learning science principles to improve learning effectiveness
• Designing and reviewing digital learning assets such as videos, quizzes, worksheets, and interactive activities
• Supporting the adaptation of existing learning content for online, mobile, or blended learning environments

Product Management Support:

• Fellows will be responsible for supporting the planning, development, and improvement of EdTech products by working closely with startup product and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting user and learner research activities, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing
• Assisting in documenting user needs, learning challenges, and product requirements
• Participating in sprint planning, product reviews, and cross-functional team meetings
• Supporting product iteration by gathering feedback from users and stakeholders after product releases

Quality Assurance & Testing:

• Fellows will be responsible for helping to ensure that EdTech products and learning experiences meet expected quality, usability, and functionality standards before and after release.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Testing EdTech platforms, features, and learning content to identify bugs, errors, and usability issues
• Reviewing instructional content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with learning objectives
• Supporting the creation and execution of test cases and basic test plans
• Documenting and reporting bugs and issues clearly to product, engineering, and instructional design teams
• Contributing to continuous improvement of product and content quality standards

Across all responsibilities, fellows will be expected to:
Work closely with cross-functional teams including founders, product managers, designers, developers, and educators:

• Support project coordination, timelines, and documentation across multiple startups
• Participate actively in training sessions, workshops, and mentorship activities throughout the fellowship
• Stay informed about emerging trends in EdTech, digital learning, and education innovation, particularly within the African context
• Apply feedback, research insights, and performance data to continuously improve instructional content and product support work

Qualifications

• Individuals with entry level instructional designer experience, preferably Corps members who studied Education and may have worked on a limited number of EdTech projects, who demonstrate a strong interest in learning, education, technology, and problem solving.
• Strong interest in education, technology, and social impact
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and work across multiple functional areas
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills
• Passion for improving learning outcomes through innovative EdTech solutions.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) is an equal opportunity employer.
• The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• The Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.