Department: Field Implementation – Products PortfolioLocation: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands or the UK The Rainforest Alliance is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture, responsible supply chains, and improved livelihoods for farmers and forest communities. Through certification, training, and partnerships, the organization works across commodities such as coffee, cocoa, and tea to create long-term environmental and social impact. Within its Products Portfolio, the organization delivers product offerings with compelling value propositions for company partners and producers. A key strategic objective is to reach 100 million producers by strengthening the stakeholders who support them through impactful and scalable learning programs. Position Overview The Senior Associate, Instructional Designer plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences aligned with the organization’s Certification Program and related products. The role focuses on curriculum development, training design, and dissemination strategies to ensure learning interventions generate measurable mission impact. Working within a global, multi-stakeholder environment, the position supports capacity-building initiatives, digital learning implementation, and performance evaluation. The role combines strategic instructional design expertise with hands-on project management and platform administration responsibilities. Key Responsibilities 1. Learning Strategy and Curriculum Development Support program managers in identifying training needs, projected costs, and return on investment Design structured learning roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives Develop engaging learning experiences using established instructional design models such as ADDIE Create blended learning solutions including e-courses, virtual modules, and face-to-face training Ensure training materials align with voluntary certification standards, including the Rainforest Alliance Standard 2. Content Creation and Multimedia Development Design e-learning videos using Synthesia Develop scripts, record screens, synchronize subtitles and audio Manage outsourcing of resource development and translation services Analyze, translate, and validate multilingual content Integrate multimedia elements including graphics, audio, animation, and video 3. Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with subject matter experts in global, multi-stakeholder settings Support trainers and capacity-building partners Facilitate communication between internal teams and external contributors Design contextualized learning materials tailored to farmers in coffee, cocoa, and tea sectors 4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Design assessments to measure training effectiveness Analyze data and interpret evaluation results Disseminate lessons learned and continuously refine instructional approaches Support data collection strategies through the online learning platform 5. Learning Platform Administration Provide administrative support for the Learning Management System (e.g., Moodle) Process translated materials and upload course content Monitor learner engagement and course performance metrics Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, or related field Background in Agronomy considered an asset Demonstrated expertise in adult learning methodologies and instructional design frameworks Strong writing and editing skills for clear and effective training materials Experience with LMS platforms such as Moodle Project management experience in agile, multi-stakeholder environments Data analysis capability to measure training outcomes and inform improvements Experience with voluntary certification systems and assurance processes Proficiency in MS Office Suite Spanish language proficiency considered an advantage Core Competencies Advanced instructional design and curriculum development expertise Strong multimedia and digital content production skills Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration abilities Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects within tight timelines Cultural sensitivity and experience working in global environments Benefits and Work Environment The Rainforest Alliance offers a mission-driven and collaborative workplace culture focused on sustainability and global impact. Employees benefit from: Competitive salary package Hybrid and remote working flexibility Professional growth and career development opportunities Generous annual leave and Resilience Days Employee assistance programs Wellbeing initiatives and sabbatical opportunities The organization prioritizes work-life balance and fosters an inclusive, diverse, and equitable working environment. It is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Strategic Impact The Senior Associate, Instructional Designer contributes directly to scaling high-quality learning systems that empower stakeholders across global agricultural supply chains. Through innovative instructional design, effective training dissemination, and continuous improvement, this role strengthens the organization’s capacity to drive measurable sustainability impact at scale. 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