Higher Education & Digital Learning Experts (Consultant)

Remote
Contracted
Experienced
Call for Higher Education & Digital Learning Experts (Consultant)
Organization: International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)
Issue Date: January 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Rolling (priority given to early applicants)
Anticipated Start: February–March 2026
Engagement Type: Project-based consultancy (with potential for repeat engagements)
Location: Remote (global candidates welcome)

Areas of Expertise We Are Seeking
We are looking for professionals with strong experience in one or more of the following areas:
Global Higher Education Partnerships & Exchange
  • Design and implementation of internationalization strategies
  • Development and facilitation of transnational higher education partnerships
  • Quality assurance in international academic collaborations
  • Design and facilitation of:
    • Study abroad programs
    • Student exchange initiatives
    • Faculty exchange programs
  • Experience working across institutions, governments, or international education networks
Pedagogy, Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum design for higher education, professional learning, or workforce development
  • Instructional design for in-person, online, and blended environments
  • Outcomes-based learning design
  • Assessment frameworks and learning evaluation
  • Faculty development and instructional capacity-building
AI Integration & Digital Learning Transformation
  • Design and implementation of digital learning strategies
  • Experience with eLearning and hybrid/blended learning models
  • Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems such as:
    • Moodle
    • Canvas
    • Blackboard
    • Or similar platforms
  • Integration of AI tools into teaching, learning, and institutional workflows
  • Digital transformation of academic programs or education organizations
Ideal Candidate Profile
Successful consultants will typically bring:
  • 7+ years of relevant experience across education, consulting, or institutional leadership
  • Experience working with:
    • Universities
    • Ministries of Education
    • Foundations
    • International NGOs
    • EdTech companies
  • Ability to operate both strategically (designing frameworks, strategies, models) and practically (implementation, facilitation, delivery)
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Comfort working in project-based, remote, and cross-cultural environments
Engagement Model
  • Consultants may be engaged for:
    • Short-term advisory projects
    • Program design engagements
    • Strategy development
    • Workshops and facilitation
    • Partnership development support
  • Engagements may range from a few days to multi-month projects
  • Remote delivery with occasional international stakeholder engagement
How to Express Interest
If this aligns with your background, please send:
  • A CV highlighting relevant education, partnerships, or digital learning experience
  • A short note describing:
    • Your areas of expertise
    • Geographic experience
    • Availability
    • Typical consulting rates (optional at this stage)
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

 
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