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Serve where you’re needed mostE-Learning Specialist
Education
Job highlights
- Exchange experiences and knowledge with professionals overseas.
- Create lasting relationships with colleagues and community members.
- Use accrued vacation time to take in the wild beauty of Lake Malawi.
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
January 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 22, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Professionals who excel in opportunities where education and technology meet are requested in Malawi to share their skills.
Limited information and communication technology skills along with inadequate infrastructure and high internet costs have made the adoption of e-learning challenging for many tertiary schools and organizations in Malawi. Staff require training on digital tools and platforms before they can support tertiary scholars, and training programs are needed to build those foundational skills.
As an E-Learning Specialist, you will collaborate with local staff to develop and implement an effective model of systemic e-learning while building local capacities in digital skills.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Malawi project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts in Education technology or other relevant field
OR
2 or more years of relevant digital/e-learning experience, such as using ICT to support learning, online instruction or experience developing digital learning resources
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Malawi
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Provide structured, beginner-friendly training for individuals with little to no computer experience.
Design engaging and interactive digital learning experiences.
Train staff on digital platforms, such as data collection and management tools.
Foster the integration of digital tools into lesson planning, delivery, and assessment.
Conduct monthly physical check-ins to provide hands-on guidance or troubleshoot.
Incorporate feedback to refine and enhance e-learning materials.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as wildlife clubs and malaria education boot camps.
The Volunteer will live either in the central or southern region of Malawi. The Volunteer will live independently in a house within 6 miles of the office.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Malawi country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Malawi
Carly M.
Environment and Food Security Educator
"Malawians have taught me what it means to be kind, what it means to be selfless and welcome others with open arms; they have taught me that even in the toughest of times, they know how to spread happiness and keep a smile on their faces."
See full Volunteer profile
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with staff at tertiary institutions or local health-focused organizations to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Malawi will equip you with Chichewa language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner. Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities. Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Malawi, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Malawi. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
