Knowledge Management Officer

Job Description

Title: Knowledge Management Officer

Company Name: Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox's Bazar

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Preferably Master's degree in Social Science, Development studies, Disaster Management, Public Administration, English literature, other related disciplines.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Job Location: Cox`s Bazar
∎ Starting date of Job: August 2020,
∎ Duration: : August - December 2020 might be extended depending on availability of resources.
∎ Reporting to: Project Coordinator
∎ Mission context
∎ GK was created in 1972 with two visions. Firstly, `the fate of the poor decides fate of the country`. Secondly, `development of the country depends on development of women`.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Major Responsibilities:
∎ Develop program information, case studies, and communication information to support the organization's donor communications stream for marketing and fundraising activities;
∎ Establish M & E system for Emergency COVID - 19 project and produce reports for MI following the MI provided template and time frame;
∎ Produce periodic project progress/management report for the GK / MI project
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Develop and implement the Knowledge Management plan of the project, which includes human interest stories, case studies, project promotional write -up etc.;
∎ Respond to marketing communications needs and requirements from the MI and GK HQ as required; develop an understanding of the need for materials from the field to support MI reporting and communication requirements. Visit different projects site regularly and attend major events of GK;
∎ Establish effective networking with relevant networks, organizations in planning and organizing knowledge events related to Emergency Covid-19 Response Project;
∎ Liaise with photographers, preparing project briefs and developing visual materials to support marketing information and required by MI and GK. Ensure that the marketing/promotional information collected is of the required standards and delivered within the specific timelines;
∎ Work closely with Sr. Program Officer in enriching and updating the web page of the GK;
∎ Play a key role in knowledge integration and dissemination, as well as introducing tools and technology that can enhance the function of the project;
∎ Develop the overall M and E framework;
∎ Develop and maintain a project database that consists of targeted project beneficiaries related to COVID - 19 confinement and/or spread;
∎ Identify, develop and implement modules for capacity development activities/training for project staff on Capturing Human Interest stories and on M & E. Support others project staff in developing a module and materials related to training on communication based on current projects;
∎ Produce required project reports;
∎ Conduct baseline study and final evaluation;
∎ Contribute in developing a quick rapid need assessment for further project development for post Covid -19 situations and develop a concept note based on need assessment and knowledge gathered;
∎ Carry out any other assignments as tasked by the Project Coordinator.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least five (5) years of work experience with proven track record and exposure to knowledge management and M & E development;
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
∎ Exposure working in a disaster management and emergency response operations organization in a Government and/or National/international organization;
∎ Experience in managing a broad range of activities with various international organizations, partner institutions and stakeholders;
∎ Proficient skills in developing M & Tools and data management;
∎ Proficient skills in capturing, analyzing, managing, retrieving and disseminating information effectively using appropriate data systems;
∎ Good skills of developing a training curriculum through consultations with various stakeholders;
∎ Good skills in developing a variety of promotional materials for audiences with different levels of understanding of the materials or subject matters presented;
∎ Good knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology;
∎ Excellent computer skills mandatory.
∎ Other Competency Profile :
∎ Planning and organizing: Ability to establish a coherent course of action to achieve goals, ability to translate plans into actions, organize work, monitor & review outcomes, and communicate the results clearly both orally and in writing;
∎ Teamwork: Ability to build trust and respect among fellow team members and contribute to the resolution of workplace conflict;
∎ Communications and interpersonal skills: Ability to express thoughts clearly, accurately and succinctly in verbal and in writing to different audiences, and ability to relate well with others and to maintain relations with cordiality and diplomacy;
∎ Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting and under pressure: Ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures, ability to multi-task and remain efficient and productive under pressure;
∎ Effective problem solving skills: Ability to use sound judgment and initiative, develop options and achieve outcomes;
∎ Organizational awareness: Ability to align thinking and actions to organizational values;
∎ Flexibility and adaptability: Ability to respond positively to change and new organizational practices, structures, procedures and technology; and
∎ Personal credibility: Has high regards for self-discipline, good attendance record, respect punctuality and set an example to others, show consistency in words and actions, has high integrity and is conscientious.

Salary:
∎ According to experience

Application Deadline: 30 Jul 2020

Company Information:
∎ 25 Jul 2020
∎ Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox's Bazar
∎ Address : 40/ A, Mukti Jodda Shoroni, Saimon Road, Baharchara, Cox's Bazar.
∎ Web : www.gkcox.org

Category: NGO/Development