Job Title: R&D Associate – Curriculum and Content Development Location: hybrid or remote (part time and internship opportunity also available) Organization: Vini's Academy- Spoken English and Debating Excellence About Us: At Vini's Academy, we are committed to empowering students with world-class communication skills. Our programs in spoken English and competitive debating are designed to build confidence, critical thinking, and linguistic mastery. We are expanding our research and development team to enhance our learning modules and content resources to reach new levels of excellence. Role Overview: We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented R&D Associate who will lead the research, development, and refinement of our educational content, including learning modules, debate matter banks, and pedagogical tools. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in English language, education, curriculum design, or debating who enjoys working behind the scenes to innovate and strengthen learning materials. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: • Curriculum Development: • Design and update structured modules for Spoken English and Debating programs across age groups and levels. • Align content with learning objectives and pedagogical frameworks. • Matter Bank Creation & Research: • Build and maintain rich, diverse matter banks for debate motions, speech activities, extempore practice, group discussions, etc. • Research current events, social issues, and trending topics to develop relevant, thought-provoking content. • Instructional Material Development: • Create worksheets, lesson plans, activity scripts, quizzes, and evaluation tools. • Ensure content supports both in-person and online delivery formats. • Content Quality Assurance: • Proofread, fact-check, and refine materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, and engagement. • Work with trainers to gather feedback and iterate on materials. • Innovation & Benchmarking: • Study global best practices in public speaking, debating, and language instruction. • Introduce new formats, teaching techniques, and learning tools to keep content fresh and effective. ⸻ Required Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Education, Linguistics, Communication, or related fields. • Prior experience in curriculum development, debate coaching, teaching, or R&D in an educational setting preferred. • Strong command of written and spoken English. • Passion for education, debating, and communication training. • Excellent research and content writing skills. • Organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple content projects simultaneously. ⸻ Nice-to-Have: • Experience in international debating formats (e.g., British Parliamentary, WSDC). • Familiarity with digital learning platforms or tools (Google Classroom, Canva, Notion, etc.). • Ability to incorporate storytelling, multimedia, and gamification into content. ⸻ What We Offer: • A dynamic, intellectually stimulating work environment. • Opportunity to shape the next generation of confident speakers and critical thinkers. • Flexible work arrangements. • Opportunities for growth and professional development.