Knowledge Management and Innovation Specialist

Develop knowledge management strategies and innovations

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Overview

Develop knowledge management strategies and innovations

You have:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in fields such as Information Science, Knowledge Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
  • 3 years practical in Knowledge Management system
  • Excellent analytical thinking skill as well as people and strategic management skill
  • Good computer and database management skills, including share point
  • Good facilitation skill on innovation development
  • Strong understanding of knowledge management and innovation principles, methodologies, and best practices

Wahana Visi Indonesia is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to work and collaborate to empower the most vulnerable children, family and community through community development, advocacy, and emergency response for sustainable transformation regardless of religion, race, ethnic or gender.

Since 1998, Wahana Visi Indonesia has carried out various community development programs focusing on children. Hundred thousands of children in Indonesia have been benefited from WVI’s accompaniment program. Wahana Visi Indonesia is a trusted partner of World Vision International.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain organizational knowledge management system covering knowledge asset from both inside and outside organization and facilitate internal integrated learning to produce innovations for further program development and organizational effectiveness.

Strategy Development & Planning

  • Develop strategy and annual business plan and budget on knowledge management system (KMS), including defining strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPI), managing strategic national level learning events in organization to create innovation for program and organization effectiveness
  • Help manage the cultural shift required for successful knowledge management and innovation initiatives. This involves addressing resistance to change and promoting adoption of new methods and tools..

Resource Acquisition & Management

Increase and maintain the quality and utility of organization knowledge management system as an important reference to develop various innovation on program and organization effectiveness.

Capacity Building

  • Conduct continuous assessment and analysis on internal and external situation to provide strategic recommendations to support the success of strategy execution.
  • Develop business process and guidance for organizational knowledge management and innovations
  • Facilitate organizational sharing and learning sessions through Community of Practice (CoP) or Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to stimulate innovation and/ or replication/ adaptation on any good practices, ideas or knowledge to support achievement of strategic objectives.
  • Develop system rules and accountabilities to ensure the reliability and quality of information stored on organizational knowledge management database.
  • Continuously assess the effectiveness of knowledge management and innovation strategies. Collect feedback, analyze metrics, and make improvements to optimize processes and outcomes.
  • Encourage a culture of innovation by promoting idea generation, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. You might organize workshops, brainstorming sessions, or innovation challenges to spark new ideas and initiatives.

Networking & Coordination

  • Work closely with Strategic Planning and Performance (SPP) Specialist and Program Evidence, Accountability, Research, and Learning (PEARL) Manager.
  • Coordinate with all departments and stakeholders to ensure the development of organizational knowledge management system meets stakeholder needs.
  • Network with other NO and SO Knowledge Management specialists to ensure alignment with Partnership knowledge management goals.
  • Network with other Knowledge Management users within Indonesia to keep updated with knowledge management technologies and applications.

Management & Leadership

  • Submits periodical/ monthly accomplishment report
  • Build and maintain positive spirit of working in team with other staff in respective unit and department
  • Contribute and support to enrich organization’s life, faith, Christian Commitments and work. Contribute to the cultivation of commitment in serving the most vulnerable children and communities we seek to serve among our staff, the Board, as well as donors/sponsors and supporters.
  • Ensure implementation of Safeguarding Policy in accordance with the roles and responsibility Be a role model and inspiration in managing work, communication and relationship with internal staff and external parties on knowledge management and innovation field.
  • Manage all risks related to knowledge management and innovation according to organization policies, guidelines, and standard. This includes risks in fraud, safeguarding, and other related risks.

Qualifications ;

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in fields such as Information Science, Knowledge Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
  • 3 years practical in Knowledge Management system
  • Excellent analytical thinking skill as well as people and strategic management skill
  • Able to work with team and/ or individual
  • Good computer and database management skills, including share point
  • Good facilitation skill on innovation development
  • Strong understanding of knowledge management and innovation principles, methodologies, and best practices. Familiarity with various knowledge management frameworks (e.g., SECI model, DIKW hierarchy) and innovation framework are advantageous

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully implemented a knowledge management system? This question gauges your practical experience in KM implementation. Provide a specific example, detailing the challenges faced and how you overcame them.
How do you promote innovation within a team? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to fostering creativity. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to evaluate the effectiveness of a knowledge management system? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced in change management during a KM initiative and how you addressed it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep updated with knowledge management technologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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