Communications and Knowledge Management
Support communications and knowledge management efforts for the GEF SGP programme.
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Overview
Support communications and knowledge management efforts for the GEF SGP programme.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Knowledge Management, Media Studies, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, knowledge management, content development, journalism, or related fields is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and developing high-quality communication and knowledge products.
- Experience preparing fact sheets, brochures, blogs, newsletters, reports, social media content, or other communication materials.
- Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Experience using graphic design and content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of environmental conservation, sustainable development, biodiversity, climate change, or community development programmes is desirable.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Being based in, or able to work within, the East Africa Time (EAT) time zone (UTC+3) will be an added advantage to facilitate coordination with the programme team.
Contract
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The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) supports community-based organizations and civil society groups in implementing innovative initiatives that generate global environmental benefits while improving local livelihoods.
As the programme approaches its terminal evaluation and closure phase in December 2026, there is a need to strengthen knowledge management, visibility, documentation of results, and dissemination of lessons learned. The Online Volunteer will support the SGP National Coordinator and Programme Associate in documenting programme achievements, developing communication materials, and strengthening knowledge-sharing efforts.
Under the supervision of the National Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Programme Associate, the Online Volunteer will:
• Support development of communication and visibility materials highlighting SGP achievements and impacts. • Support preparation of knowledge products, including fact sheets, brochures, blogs, multi-media stories and learning briefs. • Assist in documenting lessons learned and best practices from SGP projects. • Support editing, proofreading, and formatting reports and communication materials. • Assist in organizing and archiving programme documents, photos, videos, and other knowledge resources. • Support preparation of communication content for social media, websites, presentations, and events
Education • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Knowledge Management, Media Studies, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
Required experience • At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, knowledge management, content development, journalism, or related fields is desirable. • Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and developing high-quality communication and knowledge products. • Experience preparing fact sheets, brochures, blogs, newsletters, reports, social media content, or other communication materials. • Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences. • Experience using graphic design and content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms is an added advantage. • Knowledge of environmental conservation, sustainable development, biodiversity, climate change, or community development programmes is desirable. • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Additional Requirement • Being based in, or able to work within, the East Africa Time (EAT) time zone (UTC+3) will be an added advantage to facilitate coordination with the programme team
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with content development for environmental initiatives? | This question evaluates the candidates' specific experience related to environmental topics. | Highlight relevant projects and achievements that demonstrate your ability to create impactful content. |
| How do you ensure that complex information is made accessible to a diverse audience? | The interviewer seeks to understand the candidate's approach to effective communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools do you use for graphic design and content creation, and why? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a successful communication strategy you implemented in the past. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you manage deadlines when working on multiple content pieces? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What best practices would you apply when documenting lessons learned from projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe your experience with social media content creation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with trends in communications and knowledge management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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