Technical Advisor II, Knowledge Management and Learning
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Advisor, Knowledge Management and Learning.
Description:
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of, Knowledge Management and Learning Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded global SBCC procurement to support countries in achieving desired improvements in health and development outcomes, including increasing demand for family planning (FP) satisfied with modern contraception; ending preventable child and maternal deaths (EPCMD); achieving and maintaining an AIDS-Free Generation (AFG); and achieving a malaria-free world. The advisor will promote collaboration and effective knowledge exchange among project partners and with external stakeholders. This position will ensure that the project produces and disseminates high quality knowledge, tools, and lessons – through implementation science, routine monitoring and evaluation, and implementation experience – and supports their application and use by global, regional, national, and local audiences.
Availability of this position is contingent upon release of a solicitation by USAID and recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project to FHI 360 and final USAID approval of the candidate. This position will be based in Washington, DC.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provides vision, technical leadership, and management support for the project’s knowledge management activities and ensures their alignment with the overall project goal and objectives.
- Develops, leads, and oversees implementation of strategies and tools to foster knowledge sharing throughout the project with a range of audiences.
- Builds relationships with leading global and regional projects and agencies including USAID/Washington, USAID missions, other USG agencies, NGOs/FBOs, governments, and the private sector, in order to exchange knowledge on state-of-the-art approaches in maternal and child health and nutrition in development and emergency contexts; communicate project achievements; advocate for and facilitate innovation/best practice transfer; and build the capacity of local partners in knowledge sharing strategies.
- Monitors and evaluates project knowledge sharing efforts and opportunities for process
- improvement.
- Represents the project to funders, partners, and other external stakeholders.
- Serves as a core member of the project’s management team.
- Supports production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports as required.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree required (PhD strongly preferred) in social sciences, public health, communications, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working in global health and preferably in nutrition, food security and/or agriculture.
- Substantial understanding of knowledge management theory, practice and tools.
- Exposure and experience working in multiple countries preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of USG policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
- Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to travel up to 15%.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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