About the Position:
The KM Advisor works closely with LME , CLA and Activity teams in the field, backstopping teams in the home office, and partners. The role requires the application of continuous program learning that impacts programming and policy. The KM Advisor will lead the development and sharing of learning/knowledge management products, tools, and play an active role in generating, capturing, and disseminating Activity information and data. The Advisor will facilitate learning activities and transferring responsibilities (pertaining to the activity learning) to the government as a major working partner will be the priority. Working closely with the LME unit and CLA team of RTI , the KM Advisor will ensure the ‘owning’ of KM by technical lead of community nutrition Activity staff, and will closely support the activity implementation woredas , partner, and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
Develop, lead, and oversee implementation of strategies to foster knowledge sharing throughout the activity implementation and with external stakeholders.Develop knowledge sharing platforms including but not limited to websites, social media, e learning exchangesDesign, budget, and implement a KM strategy for community Nutrition Activity based on routinely collected data from implementation wordas and with specific objectives and a M&E plan. Create opportunities to generate knowledge, and capture and synthesize all information through knowledge management tools while establishing a systematic approach to ensure consistency.Create user-friendly knowledge generation, capture, and sharing mechanisms. Create, coach, and capacitate knowledge ‘champions’ at the intervention woredas and feedback loops at numerous forums and platforms, and at various levels of activity implementation.Share lessons and documentations from implementation at the different public sector forums including woreda-based planning sessions, TOC meetings—ensuring that learnings are acted upon at all levels of the health system.Support research that can impact Nutrition policy and advocacy at various levels of the health system.Support the LME and CLA team and other community nutrition staff in the development, adaptation, and implementation of knowledge management and learning indicators.Ensure knowledge management systems apply the collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) approach.Closely work with Community Nutrition staff and consortium members to design and organize training on knowledge management implementation, including virtual space utilization and experience sharing practicesManage the full production cycle for KM products (print, digital, and audio/visual), including copyediting, layout/design, printing, and strategic dissemination.Develop systems and processes which assist community nutrition staff to easily access and use data, learning, knowledge (internal and external) and evidence of impact to improve existing practices and to inform decision making, planning, Activity wide activities. Ensure the quality assurance of content disseminated through all knowledge management platforms, in close collaboration with technical staff.Lead in organizing experience sharing and acquiring knowledge from Activity staff and consortium partners in advancing the Activity’s knowledge and learning processes and increase collaboration among the partners.Provide support and technical assistance to project staff on data visualization and utilization.Document and disseminate the Activity’s innovative and successful experiences and achievements, including publications and best practices generated through knowledge management system to relevant stakeholders of the Activity.Collaborate on the development of content communication/branding material.Liaise with relevant public-sector entities (representation, training, coaching, collaboration, and other support).Initiate or accompany field visits to intervention areas to collect quality success stories, case studies, photos, quotes, and materials that showcase achievements and/or lessons.Provide support to staff to ensure that standards and requirements by donor and implementing organizations are adhered to.Build relationships with leading global and regional projects and agencies, including USAID Ethiopia , missions, other USG agencies, NGOs/FBOs, governments, and the private sector, in order to exchange knowledge on state-of-the-art approaches; advocate for and facilitate innovation transfer; and build the capacity of local organizations such as LIPs in knowledge sharing technologies. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.Problem Solving & Impact:Problems are complex and require analysis of situations and data with evaluation of various factors.Exercises good judgment within defined practices and policies to perform duties.Decisions and actions have serious implications with delays in schedules, operations and may affect overall business operations.Supervision Given/Received:Manages functional activities to achieve strategic goals for the department and the organization.May supervise staff and manages consultants, as required.Coordinates work plans, budgets, training and resources with management to fulfill organizational needs and goals.Typically reports to a Director.Job Requirement Education Advanced degree in public health, communications, BMA , Information, Communication, Economics, Public Policy, Development Management, International Relations, Business Administration or related field or equivalent professional experience.Experiences     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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10 years of overall relevant professional experience, including in knowledge management.Experience in developing/managing knowledge management systems/programsKnowledge and experience in different data base and statistical packages (DHIS2, SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, Microsoft office applications).Experience cultivating relationships and collaborating with a variety of Ethiopian stakeholders including government ministries and officials, NGOs, donors, the private sector, and community-based institutions.Demonstrated commitment to creating a learning environment in an Activity including experiences leading knowledge management practicesLiaising and coordinating with various stakeholders and external providers.Event organization and management including developing event concepts.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience working collaboratively with teams from diverse backgrounds.Strong presentation, reporting, and communication skills.Ability to work effectively under pressure.Data visualization experience.Dedicated, reliable team player and highly adaptive, accommodative and have intercultural sensitivity and ability to handle pressure and discourse in professional setting.Willing and able to travel time to support field teams as security permits.Good diplomatic and intercultural skills and a sound awareness and sensitivity to the gender issues.Strong analytical, research and documentation skills.Previous experience working for USAID, or a USAID-funded project is a plus.Typical Physical Demands:Typical office environment.Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.Technology to be Used:Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.Travel Requirements:Greater than 25%This job posting 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.FHI 360 is an equal opportunity 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, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself. Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.  






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