Project Concern International (PCI) is a non-government and non-profit international organization dedicated to preventing diseases, improving community health and promoting sustainable development worldwide. PCI is currently looking for highly qualified Learning and knowledge Management Officer that fulfils the following requirements for a one year employment with possible extension based on performance. The Learning and knowledge Management Officer will work closely with Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of party and NRM/Climate Change Advisor and lead the realization of improving access to science and analysis for community planning and decision-making. S/he will oversee the project internal monitoring system including data collection, analysis and ensure that the learning and analysis components of the project are tracked and utilized.
REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Party
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the production of best practices, lessons learnt success stories and other communication.
Promote knowledge sharing amongst project partners including establishing and implementing usage, security and data integrity policies, organizing content, system upgrades, plug-ins, and modification.
Strengthen links between knowledge sharing and information system and facilitate seamless exchange of information across relevant system
Work with other data administrators to ensure consistent implementation of Project objectives and directives
Provide overall technical leadership and direction for project‘s collaboration, learning and adaption (CLA) activities.
Facilitate mutual learning and knowledge management among strategies partners, leading to a supportive policy environment and increased impacts of programming on drought resilience and growth.
Responsible for dissemination of learning and support knowledge management activities among partners
Responsible for oversight of the DRM research database. Providing guidance as necessary to the M&E and data team; and engage in analysis, data verification and publication/dissemination process
Develop and undertake evidence -based analysis and studies related to NRM and climate change adaption to inform project activities
Establish working linage with regional research centers, private sector farmer groups, and extension system for an effective linkage and assist in the identification of action research agendas and their implementation.
Contribute to the development of and writing Natural Resource conservation Success stories for future consumption and
Job Requirement
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in social science, information technology (ICT), or related field is required and demonstrated equivalent work experience in the field.
Experience
Five years progressively work experience with government, profit organization, non –governmental organization in the knowledge management, Monitoring and Evaluation or database management.
Required skills
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills; knowledgeable of donor community, government development priorities and policies, ability to strategize project implementation, comfortable working with multi-disciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proactive leader and team player.
Desired skills –motivation and determination to work hard and succeed. Proactive leader and team player. Willingness to be flexible and juggle priorities to get the job done. Strategic thinker, able to prioritize and focus on tasks and projects with the highest potential for success.
Prior USIAD project management experience , especially managing DRR program for most at risk and key population is highly desirable