Job Description

Title: Knowledge Management Expert

Company Name: Truvalu.enterprises Limited

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Investment/Merchant Banking, NGO

Published: 6 May 2024

Education:
∎ University degree in Social Science, Development Studies, International Development, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Communications, Economics, Business Administration, or other relevant fields.
∎ University degree in Social Science, Development Studies, International Development, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Communications, Economics, Business Administration, or other relevant fields.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 2 years of experience in knowledge management or a related field.
∎ Proven experience in developing and implementing KM strategies.
∎ Basic knowledge of climate change issues, green businesses and green banking, and environmental impact measurement.
∎ Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, ability to independently work with regulators and policymakers. Also, proven lobby and dialogue skills are required.
∎ Excellent analytical, negotiating, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
∎ Strong network with relevant market actors and capacity to develop effective relationships with financial institutions, financial regulators and policymakers.
∎ Excellent time management skills, resourcefulness, with strong attention to detail.
∎ Excellent data collection, data analysis, data visualisation and quantitative analysis. Additionally proficient in using Google Workspace.
∎ Minimum 2 years of experience in knowledge management or a related field.
∎ Proven experience in developing and implementing KM strategies.
∎ Basic knowledge of climate change issues, green businesses and green banking, and environmental impact measurement.
∎ Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, ability to independently work with regulators and policymakers. Also, proven lobby and dialogue skills are required.
∎ Excellent analytical, negotiating, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
∎ Strong network with relevant market actors and capacity to develop effective relationships with financial institutions, financial regulators and policymakers.
∎ Excellent time management skills, resourcefulness, with strong attention to detail.
∎ Excellent data collection, data analysis, data visualisation and quantitative analysis. Additionally proficient in using Google Workspace.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Develop a strategy for communicating and managing knowledge to ensure effective sharing of monitoring, evaluation, research findings, case studies, lessons learned, and best practices.
∎ Conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge gaps within specific sectors (e.g., SMEs, Financial Institutions and Investors).
∎ Develop a client-centred knowledge management approach and/or customise a knowledge management approach according to the needs of stakeholders.
∎ Design and conduct various surveys, research and assessments at the field level about the progress, deviations and results of the Programme interventions.
∎ Collect the necessary information about the stakeholders’ recommendations to the Programme and the contextual changes on the ground to support the Programme Team Lead to make the Programme adaptive with appropriate Programme interventions and implementation strategies.
∎ Lead development and presentation of relevant information for evidence-based learning and decision-making.
∎ Guide and oversee the development of new knowledge management (KM) methods, processes, tools and platforms, with a user-focused approach to capture collaboration, evidence and research utilisation across stakeholders.
∎ Design, coordinate and/or implement impactful knowledge-sharing events.
∎ Participate in the design/implementation of monitoring and evaluation of knowledge management interventions.
∎ Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reportings.
∎ JOB CONTEXT
∎ Applications are invited from knowledge management professionals willing to contribute as a Knowledge Management Expert to the “Access to Green Financing for Enterprises” programme supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh and implemented by iMPACT Booster Holding B.V. in partnership with Truvalu and One to Watch.
∎ “Access to Green Financing for Enterprises” is a multi-year programme that aims to facilitate capacity development, technical assistance, and access to green financing for SMEs across all sectors in Bangladesh. The programme will actively engage with SMEs, financial institutions (FIs), investors, and policymakers to facilitate access to green financing for SMEs, aiding them in both adapting to and mitigating the risks associated with climate change. As part of the program, the focus will be on ensuring that financial institutions and investors are equipped to provide targeted green financing and pragmatic risk management for high-impact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This strategic initiative involves actively engaging with financial institutions (FIs) and investors to enhance their capacity to deliver specialised green financing solutions. By bolstering the capabilities of these key stakeholders, the program aims to strengthen the overall ecosystem for sustainable finance, ensuring that SMEs receive the necessary support to adapt to and mitigate the risks associated with climate change. The programme is expected to generate a positive impact by empowering marginalised communities and SMEs in Bangladesh, fostering climate resilience and developing low-carbon solutions.
∎ Truvalu is a Netherlands-based impact-investment company engaged in developing SMEs through equity investment, business development services (BDS), and other relevant advisory services. Truvalu employs a unique 'Co-entrepreneurship' model that strives to improve the economic viability of SMEs through capital, business development services, strategic coaching, access to finance, access to markets and networks, and access to knowledge and technology. Through a tailor-made set of business development services and investments, companies are grown to full business maturity to increase overall social impact.
∎ One to Watch is an investment management company based in Nepal, the Netherlands and Myanmar. One to Watch works with high-potential small and medium-sized companies in frontier markets, providing them with finance to realise their growth potential and enhance stakeholder value measured by the creation of local jobs, climate protection, and financial returns. It has a focus on climate change and renewable energy.
∎ JOB OBJECTIVES
∎ This position requires strong research, writing, and editing skills, an understanding of climate change issues and environmental impact measurement, and strong writing and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla.
∎ JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
∎ Develop a strategy for communicating and managing knowledge to ensure effective sharing of monitoring, evaluation, research findings, case studies, lessons learned, and best practices.
∎ Conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge gaps within specific sectors (e.g., SMEs, Financial Institutions and Investors).
∎ Develop a client-centred knowledge management approach and/or customise a knowledge management approach according to the needs of stakeholders.
∎ Design and conduct various surveys, research and assessments at the field level about the progress, deviations and results of the Programme interventions.
∎ Collect the necessary information about the stakeholders’ recommendations to the Programme and the contextual changes on the ground to support the Programme Team Lead to make the Programme adaptive with appropriate Programme interventions and implementation strategies.
∎ Lead development and presentation of relevant information for evidence-based learning and decision-making.
∎ Guide and oversee the development of new knowledge management (KM) methods, processes, tools and platforms, with a user-focused approach to capture collaboration, evidence and research utilisation across stakeholders.
∎ Design, coordinate and/or implement impactful knowledge-sharing events.
∎ Participate in the design/implementation of monitoring and evaluation of knowledge management interventions.
∎ Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reportings.
∎ JOB LOCATION: Based in Dhaka, however, frequent travel outside of Dhaka will be required.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Negotiable (competitive salary package based on competency and experience).

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Interested applicants are requested to email their updated CV along with a cover letter to hr.bd@truvalu-group.com specifying the job title i.e. "Application for the Position of Knowledge Management Expert" in the email subject line. We thank all the applicants, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for assessments/interviews.