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Overview

Can’t Wait to Learn provides an effective and cost-efficient solution to help close the education gap for millions of children around the world affected by conflict. It is a digital innovation programme providing children access to quality education, in both formal and non-formal education settings. It offers children the opportunity to (continue to) learn to read, and become numerate through a self-paced digital game, which is specifically created with the children to reflect their world and context. We work together with partner organisations and Ministries of Education to ensure that learning objectives are aligned to the national curricula wherever possible. Children’s progress is monitored and used for further improvements of the programme.

Can’t Wait to Learn is a digital, curriculum-based, context-specific learning application for education in emergency offering maths and reading curricula for primary grades 1, 2 and 3. Accessed on dedicated, preloaded, low-cost tablets and by application on personal iOS and Android devices played both on and offline. CWTL offers children a digital, self-guided education game adapted to context to support motivation and active self-paced learning. Children can access it at home, in the community or in school settings. It has been providing children in conflict-affected areas with a high standard of education since 2012. Maths and reading curricula are in line with national standards and endorsed by the Ministries of Education. The programme also offers training and support tools for teachers and facilitators in all implementation settings, and diagnostics for every learner to track learning progress.

Role

The CWTL Content Production Specialist is responsible for overseeing the development, refinement, and quality assurance of content for Can’t Wait to Learn (CWTL) games. This role ensures that all educational content aligns with curriculum requirements, meets high-quality standards, and is effectively integrated into game development processes. The Content Production Specialist will also coordinate with stakeholders, manage external consultants, and contribute to the continuous improvement of content production strategies.

Team

The Content Production Specialist reports to the CWTL Programme Director, working closely with the CWTL team colleagues.

What You Will Do

Leads Content Production for CWTL Games

• Demonstrate leadership and accountability in coordinating the development of language and game content for Jordan.
• Ensure content aligns with the Ministry of Education’s curriculum in the target country.
• Oversee the quality of instructional videos, audio recordings, and text-based content to meet established standards.

Ensure High-Quality Content is Approved by All Stakeholders

• Ensure all produced content meets CWTL's high-quality standards.
• Coordinate and facilitate the timely approval of content by all relevant stakeholders, considering:
• Cultural appropriateness
• Educational alignment
• Language and grammar accuracy

Improve and Enhance Content in Existing Games

• Lead efforts to refine and enhance content in currently available games.
• Identify and streamline content coordination processes within CWTL.
• Develop strategies to improve overall content production for CWTL.
• Evaluate content and game production workflows, identifying opportunities for efficiency and enhancement.

Represent the Content Perspective in Game Development Processes

• Collaborate with the Product Owner, educational specialists, and software developers to create content concepts for serious games that achieve targeted learning outcomes.
• Work with complex content management software to ensure content is delivered in the correct format.

Manage External Consultants and Contracts for Writers, Artists, and Editors

• Serve as the programme focal point, coordinating work timelines and deliverables, resolving challenges, and addressing inquiries.
• Oversee and monitor progress and quality in collaboration with the response team.

Your profile

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated experience in content development in both text and visual form including reading book websites and films.
• Experience in project management of multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to coordinate and build enthusiastic remote teams.
• Results-focused with an ability to work towards objectives and meet tight deadlines with an eye for detail.
• Affinity with and experience in technically focused programs. Understanding game development is an advantage.
• Proven leadership and coordination skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Experience in recruiting team members, consultants and volunteers.
• Strong communication skills including presentation preparation and delivery.
• Affinity with War Child’s mandate, mission, and core values (Impact, Creativity, Inspiration and Integrity).

What We Offer

• Location: We work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child currently operates in: Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, DR Congo, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine (soon to be registered), and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to applicants who reside and have valid working permits. War Child does not offer relocation.
• Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
• Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
• Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
• Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization.

Why You Should Apply

• Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to providing quality education to children who need it most, creating lasting change in their lives.
• Career Growth: Join a dynamic organization that values your professional development and offers opportunities for learning, growth, and innovation.
• Global Reach: Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme that operates in multiple conflict-affected regions around the world.
• Collaborative and Mission-Driven: Work alongside passionate colleagues and partners united in a mission to protect children and help them thrive despite adversity.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by April 30, 2025. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly recommended.