Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist

Nairobi

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
Closing Date: Closed

Overall purpose of the role

Purpose of this position is to strategically position DRC EAY as a learning organization through development and dissemination of high quality learning products/materials based on DRC work across the region. The KM Specialist will be responsible for a wide variety of activities related to identifying, managing, packaging, and disseminating key information emanating from DRC program activities with a view to advancing key learnings that will contribute towards improving the quality of program operations. Knowledge management functions will potentially cut across or overlap with other functions within the organization such as communication, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation and grant reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and execution of an overall knowledge management strategy and related activities across the region

Develop regional and country based knowledge management and learning strategies and plans of action to ensure effective documentation, storage and dissemination of experiences emanating from project design and implementation
Support Country offices in the region to organize, package, utilize and disseminate relevant information to inform programme design and implementation and for external audiences;
Propose and promote creative solutions for knowledge management within the organization. This should include, though not limited to establishing appropriate systems (both physical and electronic) for storage/archiving and retrieval of program information (reports, studies, bulletins e.tc.).
Identify new areas and analyze existing knowledge management support in programmes and projects within country operations

Ensure effective documentation and dissemination of learnings from routine and periodic monitoring and evaluation activities at Country level

Monitor and review regular sources of information and data from country offices required for the regular updating of information and knowledge products, e.g. monitoring reports, evaluation reports, national survey reports, cluster data and statistics
Participate in annual review meetings and selected quarterly review meetings for purposes of documenting and identifying learnings that may require further follow up and documentation for purposes of sharing with external audiences
Assist the DRC Country offices in preparation of annual learning reports, highlighting key learnings documented across different programs/projects.

Publication and dissemination of consolidated learning products at the regional level

Collate all learnings produced by DRC country operations and repackage in appropriate learning products for purposes of sharing with external audiences
Lead the process of preparing learning briefs from major evaluation or research activities conducted by the Country operations
Explore other creative options for disseminating learnings consolidated from DRC Country operations with a view to enhancing DRC EAYs visibility and profile as a learning organization

Establish strategic linkages and networks with other knowledge based organizations and institutions to facilitate access to emerging knowledge, innovations and evidence related to DRCs areas of operations

Monitor, collate and disseminate information from leading think tanks, academic institutions, regional organizations, such as IGAD and the AU, as well as International Organizations, including the UN Secretariat, OCHA and the World Bank;
Monitor, collate and disseminate information from relevant clusters, inter-agency working groups and other established organs in emergency and humanitarian sector
Participate in key knowledge sharing forums at the regional and country level and collate relevant information and data that will enhance learning by DRC country operations

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience (preferred) in knowledge management, organizational learning, international development, international affairs, or a relevant advanced degree

Experience and technical competencies:

Demonstrated understanding of knowledge management principles and capacity to deliver knowledge management and/or organizational learning activities
Demonstrated interest in and capacity to deliver knowledge management and/or organizational learning programs
Excellent facilitation, program/activity management, and written and oral communication skills
7 years INGO or other international agencies experience in
Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.

Languages:

Excellent communication skills in English is required.
Working Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

GENERAL

Commitments:

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC.

Conditions

Availability: 2nd April 2018

Duty station: Nairobi

Reporting: Reports to MEL Advisor

Contract: 1 year contract renewal dependent on both funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than

2nd March 2018.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.

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