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JOB SUMMARY

Project Concern International (PCI) is non-governmental and non-profit international organization dedicated to prevent diseases, improve community health and promote sustainable development worldwide. PCI is currently looking for highly qualified Learning and Knowledge Management Advisor that fulfils the following requirement for one year employment with possible extension based on performance. The Learning and knowledge Management Advisor will primarily work for the USAID funded project REVIVE and closely with the Chief of party, Deputy Chief of Party and the project team. S/he will lead the realization of improving access to science and analysis for community planning and decision making and oversee the project internal monitoring system including data collection, analysis and insure that the learning and analysis components of the project are well tracked and utilized. He will promote and encourage staff for innovation.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for capturing, documenting and production of best practices, lessons learnt, success stories and other communication of project REVIVE.


• Promote knowledge sharing among project partners including establishing and implementing usage, security and data integrity polices, organizing content, system upgrades, plug – ins, and modification.


• Strengthen links between knowledge sharing and information system and facilitate seamless exchange of information across relevant system.


• Work with other data administrators to insure consistent implementation of project objective and directives.


• Provide overall technical leadership and direction for project’s collaboration, learning and adaption (CLA) activates.


• Facilitate mutual learning and knowledge management among strategic partners, leading to a supportive policy environment and increased impacts of programming on drought resilience and growth.


• Responsible for dissemination of learning and support knowledge management activities among partners.


• Responsible for oversight of DRM research database. Providing guidance as necessary to publication/dissemination process.


• Develop and undertake evidence –based analysis and studies related to NRM and climate change


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• adaption, Livelihoods Diversification strategies, DRR initiatives and practices,  to inform project activities.


• Establish working linage with regional research centers, private sector, farmer groups, and extension system for an effective linkage and assist in the identification of action research agendas and their implementation.


• Promotes innovation throughout the project intervention, sharing of knowledge and good practice and encourage staff to do the same.


• Network with other USAID funded projects and programs and promote costs learning and sharing of resources.


• Contribute to the development of and writing DRR, WASH, Natural Resource Conservation success stories for future consumption.


• Lead the development and implementation of viable and feasible livelihood diversification and enterprise promotion activities that are focused on women, natural resource and resilience.


• Provide guidance and appropriate training on livelihood diversification activities in pastoral context to IPs staff and ensure that implementation receives due support.


• Compile locally appropriate livelihood diversification activities based on local context, staff knowledge, market assessment results and existing initiatives and market opportunities and ensure that this are properly integrated into programe planning and implementation.


• Carry out other duties and tasks as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party.

SPECIFICATIONS   (Minimum Requirements)

    Education:

•   Master’s Degree in a relevant social science field (Disaster Risk reduction, Rural Development and Livelihoods, Project Management, etc) with experience in pastoral context dealing with DRR, Livelihoods, gender etc programming. Other relevant fields of study will also be considered if matched with concomitant experience.


• information communication tecnology (ICT) or related field is required and demonstrated equivalent work experience in the field

  Experience

•  At least Five years progressively work experience with government, profit organization, non –governmental organization in the knowledge management, Monitoring and Evaluation or database management. Or a very strong mix of climate change, DRR and livelihoods program planning and implementation experience.

  Required Skills

•  Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills; knowledgeable of donor community, government development priorities and policies, ability to strategize project implementation, comfortable working with multi-disciplinary team


•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.  Proactive leader and team player.


• Desired skills –motivation and determination to work hard and succeed. Proactive leader and team player.


• Willingness to be flexible and juggle priorities to get the job done. Strategic thinker, able to prioritize and focus on tasks and projects with the highest potential for success.


•  Ability to work across team members of diverse professional and cultural background and ability to transfer skills to others.


• Previous experience of synthesizing lessons and publishing products useful for internal consumption and external markets/audiences.


• An understanding of the concepts of livelihoods diversification and the livelihoods continuum with a focus on the DfID/FAO Sustainable Livelihoods Framework.


• Prior USIAD project management experience, especially managing and engagement in Livelihoods programming, Climate smart initiatives, learning and knowledge management,   DRR program for most at risk and key population is highly desirable.

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How to Apply

Only candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CVs and cover letter only describing relevant experience to the desired position, Addis Ababa before  Sept. 25 /2015   via email-walemaw@pci-ethiopia.org ( should you need further information, you can contact via our Tel. +251 114-70-07-42 or 114-16-96-75)

Qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply!

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY YOUR CV!

 

Job Categories: Development and Project M… Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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