CcHUB is Africa’s leading innovation and creative ecosystem builder, dedicated to nurturing talent, ideas, and startups across the continent. In 2010, we began as Nigeria's premier innovation center, dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity in Nigeria. We have since grown our physical presence to five cities (Lagos, Abuja, Kigali, Nairobi, and Windhoek) across Africa, and we work closely with stakeholders - including entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, government, and private sector - to identify and nurture novel solutions to social challenges in Africa.

In 2017, Co-Creation HUB launched Growth Capital in partnership with Omidyar Network, Bank of Industry, and Venture Garden Group to provide early-stage funding for startups driving social change. In February 2019, Co-creation HUB opened a Design Lab in Kigali, Rwanda, focusing on Research and Development and Human-Centered Design to enable innovation for social impact. Our Kigali Centre collaborates with global stakeholders to explore the application of technology in addressing Africa’s systemic problems in education, public health, governance, and other areas of our work. In September 2019, we expanded our footprint by acquiring iHUB in Nairobi, Kenya, strengthening our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and innovators across the continent. In 2020, we launched CcHUB Syndicate, an investment vehicle designed to improve capital access for startups and bridge the funding gap in Africa’s innovation ecosystem. In 2021, we established the Creative Economy Practice to drive the growth of Africa’s creative economy by applying innovation and technology. In 2023, we further expanded our presence by opening the Co-creation HUB in Windhoek, Namibia. These expansions have been intentional in contributing to our vision to be Africa's leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler.

Since its establishment, CcHUB has supported the development and launch of over 10,000 innovative technology companies that address social challenges across Africa in areas such as budget transparency, agtech, education, fintech, healthcare delivery, the creative economy, and sustainability.

About the Fellowship

The CcHUB Instructional Design Fellowship is a 24-month immersive talent development program designed to build a strong pipeline of Instructional Designers who will support innovative education technology startups across Africa.

Fellows will receive structured hands on training focused on the principles of learning and the design of impactful digital learning experiences. Through real projects and mentorship, fellows will build skills needed to design, review and improve high quality learning experiences. While gaining exposure to Product management, and quality assurance, fellows will progressively transform from learners to contributors, supporting startups within the Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship. 

The fellowship combines:

• 18 weeks of intensive learning (delivered as three 6-week learning sprints spread across the fellowship duration)

• 66 weeks of hands-on startup support, where fellows apply their skills in real-world EdTech environments

This fellowship is open to individuals with entry level Instructional design experience, preferably Corps members who studied Education and may have worked on a limited number of EdTech projects, who demonstrate a strong interest in learning, education, technology, and problem solving.

Fellowship Structure (24 Months)

Fellows will:

• Participate in structured training sessions and workshops

• Work on guided practical assignments and capstone projects

• Support EdTech startups under supervision, as well as eLimu by CcHUB 

• Receive ongoing mentorship, feedback, and performance reviews

• Gradually take on more responsibility as skills mature

Fellows will support EdTech startups by contributing across the following functional areas:

Instructional Design & Learning Experience Development

Fellows will be responsible for supporting the design and development of effective, engaging, and learner-centered educational content and experiences for digital and blended learning environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with facilitators, educators, and EdTech startup teams to design and develop curriculum and instructional materials

• Supporting the definition of learning objectives, lesson structures, and learning pathways

• Assisting in the creation of learning activities, assignments, and assessments aligned with learning outcomes

• Applying basic instructional design and learning science principles to improve learning effectiveness

• Designing and reviewing digital learning assets such as videos, quizzes, worksheets, and interactive activities

• Supporting the adaptation of existing learning content for online, mobile, or blended learning environments

Product Management Support

Fellows will be responsible for supporting the planning, development, and improvement of EdTech products by working closely with startup product and engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting user and learner research activities, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing

• Assisting in documenting user needs, learning challenges, and product requirements

• Participating in sprint planning, product reviews, and cross-functional team meetings

• Supporting product iteration by gathering feedback from users and stakeholders after product releases

Quality Assurance & Testing

Fellows will be responsible for helping to ensure that EdTech products and learning experiences meet expected quality, usability, and functionality standards before and after release.

Key responsibilities include:

• Testing EdTech platforms, features, and learning content to identify bugs, errors, and usability issues

• Reviewing instructional content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with learning objectives

• Supporting the creation and execution of test cases and basic test plans

• Documenting and reporting bugs and issues clearly to product, engineering, and instructional design teams

• Contributing to continuous improvement of product and content quality standards

Across all responsibilities, fellows will be expected to:

Work closely with cross-functional teams including founders, product managers, designers, developers, and educators

• Support project coordination, timelines, and documentation across multiple startups

• Participate actively in training sessions, workshops, and mentorship activities throughout the fellowship

• Stay informed about emerging trends in EdTech, digital learning, and education innovation, particularly within the African context

• Apply feedback, research insights, and performance data to continuously improve instructional content and product support work

Who This Role Is For

• Individuals with entry level instructional designer experience, preferably Corps members who studied Education and may have worked on a limited number of EdTech projects, who demonstrate a strong interest in learning, education, technology, and problem solving.

• Strong interest in education, technology, and social impact

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and work across multiple functional areas

• Strong attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills

• Passion for improving learning outcomes through innovative EdTech solutions

The role is onsite  in Lagos, Nigeria

Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.