Instructional Designer

Lagos , Nigeria
Full-Time

About Us

At Kuda, we are redefining banking by making financial services more accessible, affordable, and rewarding for our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Instructional Designer to play a key role in shaping our learning and development initiatives. This is a pivotal opportunity for a learning professional eager to make a significant impact and grow within an innovative and fast-paced organization.  

Role Overview

The Instructional Designer will collaborate across the organization to develop task-oriented learning content that aligns with our training principles and business objectives. This role requires someone adept at working in a dynamic environment, engaging with stakeholders, and translating subject matter expertise into effective learning experiences. Working closely with the Academy and business leaders, you will design and deliver training solutions that drive measurable results.  

Responsibilities

  • Engage with business leaders and stakeholders to assess learning requirements and design content that addresses key skill gaps.  
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain high-quality learning content for various delivery formats, including LMS-based modules, virtual sessions, in-person workshops, and other training modalities.  
  • Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to structure content into effective learning materials, including course outlines, syllabi, learning objectives, instructor/learner guides, e-learning modules, and performance support tools.  
  • Leverage instructional design best practices to create engaging and interactive e-learning content using tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and other authoring/animation software.  
  • Review SME-provided content to ensure instructional soundness, clarity, and alignment with a task-based, results-driven approach.  
  • Design and implement SCORM-compliant learning experiences within the organization’s LMS and other learning platforms.  
  • Analyze training effectiveness through learner feedback and performance data, refining content to enhance engagement and impact.  
  • Work closely with the e-learning and learning & development teams to drive best practices in instructional design and learning experience development through knowledge sharing.  

Requirements

  • Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills to navigate organizational learning needs.  
  • Proficiency in SCORM standards and experience working with LMS platforms.  
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.  
  • Hands-on experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, and other animation tools.  
  • Ability to structure complex topics into well-organized, engaging, and structured learning experiences.  
  • Expertise in designing instructional materials, including storyboards, training documents, and prototypes.  
  • Strong visual design skills to create appealing and effective training materials.  
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills for evaluating training effectiveness.  

Qualifications & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in instructional design, with a strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.  
  • Bachelor’s degree or HND  
  • A strong preference for candidates who have developed IT-related programs.
  • Certification in instructional design is advantageous.  
  • Experience managing multiple learning projects across diverse stakeholder groups.  
  • Familiarity with tech-enabled learning approaches, focus group facilitation, and learner engagement strategies.  

Benefits

Why join Kuda?

At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

💜A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team

👴Pension

📈Career development & growth

😁Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

🎁Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)

💯Group life insurance

💖Medical insurance

🎁Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)

✅Perkbox

🏃‍♀️Goalr - employee wellness app

🥇Award winning L&D training

💒 We are advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office schedule

Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.

We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

A few years ago, a small team of people determined to transform banking launched a savings app for Nigerians. That app was the first step toward Kuda.Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors.With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

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