GRM seeks a Knowledge Management Advisor to champion program and organization-wide knowledge sharing, so that the program's know-how, information and experience is shared inside and (as appropriate) outside the organization with clients, partners, and stakeholders. The Knowledge Management Advisor will develop and execute the application of policies, processes and technologies to ensure that information is systematically produced, organized and made accessible to the people who need it.
Knowledge Management
- Design and implement the project’s knowledge management strategy,
- Develop and manage knowledge sharing portal, and other electronic approaches that promote information sharing;
- Assist the project leadership in the procurement of the ICT tools including software and hardware;
- Review and maintain the program’s knowledge resources and recommend strategies to ensure it is centralized and accessible to staff.
- Work closely with Technical, Finance and Ops to put in place robust management of information.
- Design, construct and maintain in-house databases of relevant material
- Extract and manage data on relevant research from electronic databases and other published sources using search engines, query tools and other more traditional approaches;
- Contribute to the design of databases; manage the day-to-day database activities and make sure it operates smoothly;
- Provide expertise and advise on data structures and databases that ensures correct and quality production of reports/ management information.
- Participate in the overall management and co-ordination of the program’s ICT infrastructure.
- Liaise with external and international stakeholders and partners; e.g., partners, grant recipients and SAG, to obtain the relevant information for communication purposes.
- Manage the drafting content for press releases, fact sheets, campaign materials, video scripts, external publications and marketing material, etc.
- Contribute to briefing and training sessions for other program staff and occasionally clients’ personnel
- Contribute to the development of technical products
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications and experience
- University degree in communications, ICT, business or public administration, development or related fields.
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in knowledge management and communication with proven experience of successful implementation of internal and external communications activities.
- Excellent knowledge of knowledge management and communication principles, current theories and practices including sourcing and managing information online.
- Experience in capacity building, training and/or identifying needs to improve capacity.
- Experience working with DFID and/or USAID projects
- Familiarity with HIV prevention service
- Track record of success in database design and technology, and/or organizational alignment and strategy
- Experience with Google sites and Google Docs and working knowledge of advanced Excel/Google Doc formulas
- Comprehensive experience managing complex projects that include a number of different stakeholders
- Experience with a variety of different data management tools and excellent research and assessment skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated experience in the ability to communicate with, engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
- Quick learner with strong communication and critical thinking skills
- Strong analytical, research and writing skills with demonstrated ability to think strategically.
- Strong sense of design and experience with web publishing tools and other technical skills
Work Environment
- Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.
Travel
- Domestic travel is estimated at 25% of time.
Applications close on August 1, 2013.
About GRM International
GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.
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