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Knowledge Management Specialist (Platform and Tools), P-3, LKE Unit, Data Research & Policy, NYHQ #15537

New York City

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: New York City
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Political Affairs
    • Legal - Broad
    • Statistics
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Scientist and Researcher
    • Knowledge Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Learning and Knowledge Exchange, this position takes the lead in defining requirements for knowledge exchange tools (methodologies) and platforms for the capture and sharing of tacit knowledge, oversees their initial development and revision over time. The position drafts and/or edits relevant guidance, and supports the application of tools and platforms for learning before, during and after action.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results...

This position is within the Learning and Knowledge Exchange Unit, in the Policy Section of the Division of Data, Research and Policy (DRP).

DRP seeks to advance the evidence base on children, what works to achieve results, and why; foster policy dialogue and action to support child rights; identify key emerging issues requiring new approaches; facilitate learning and knowledge exchange, including through South-South cooperation, in support of these objectives; and support the development of UNICEF’s strategic plan and RBM guidance. 

The Learning and Knowledge Exchange Unit has the mandate to support formal and informal learning, and to promote sharing, uptake, application and adaptation of explicit and tacit knowledge, within the organization (among UNICEF staff) and beyond (among partners and others working for the realization of children’s rights) including through fostering of South-South Cooperation.

How can you make a difference?

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Learning and Knowledge Exchange, this position takes the lead in defining requirements for knowledge exchange tools (methodologies) and platforms for the capture and sharing of tacit knowledge, oversees their initial development and revision over time. The position drafts and/or edits relevant guidance, and supports the application of tools and platforms for learning before, during and after action.

This includes:

  1. Overseeing or conducting development of digital workplace platforms and tools for knowledge exchange
  2. Drafting and editing guidance
  3. Supporting the application of learning before, during and after action
  4. Contributing to knowledge sharing fora
  5. Managing vendor relationships

To qualify as an advocate for ever child, you will have...

  • An advanced University degree in an information or knowledge management-related discipline (e.g. library science, information science, records and archives management, etc.) and/or Advanced University degree Social Sciences, Public Administration; International Relations or related field.
  • At least 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in information/knowledge management and/or organizational learning systems, including experience with intranet/internet, information retrieval technologies, document classification and management, etc.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including preparation of guidance, communication materials and presentations for diverse audiences.
  • Experience conducting procurement processes – including identification of needs, definition of terms of reference, management of request of proposals, contracting and vendor relations management.
    The work requires knowledge of the work of UNICEF and the issues affecting women and children in developing countries.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

 

This vacancy is now closed.
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