Job description
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.
