Knowledge Management Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

UN Women Liberia Country Office seeks to recruit a youth volunteer to support its programmes on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in developing and implementing a knowledge building and management strategy for improving cross thematic synergies t. This role includes assisting the Country Office to collate, store, and effectively share knowledge for creating a culture that can significantly improve efficiency. Having an effective knowledge management system will streamline the generation and consolidation of knowledge, making it accessible to the organization and its partners.

In addition, good knowledge building, and management will make it easy to find and reuse relevant information and resources across the thematic areas. This, in turn, will help teams under pillars to provide better programming, develop better strategies, reuse existing tools and expertise, increase operational efficiency and staff productivity, as well as maximize the use of collective intellectual capital.

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Representative (the head of programmes), and close collaboration with the EVAW (Ending Violence Against Women) team, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Contribute to the set up and implementation of the EVAW pillar knowledge management strategy • Assist the EVAW pillar’ efforts to improve and implement the knowledge management and information management strategies and systems; • Support documentation of processes, good practices and lessons learned through drafting and coordination of technical inputs from teams members; • Serve as focal point for knowledge management and availing information within the two pillars; • Contribute to encouraging a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaborative workflow with the programme team

Support the EVAW pillar work for the production of reports and other documentation, including policy briefs and other external knowledge products. • Coordinate the preparation of UN Women’s EVAW pillar annual reports, including all aspects of production, drafting inputs, outreach and dissemination. • Liaise with the Communications team on the development of visual assets, templates, and other resources for ongoing strategic communications related to key international days and other events; • Support the EVAW pillar in the planning, production, dissemination and evaluation of knowledge products, in alignment with the pillars’ knowledge management strategy; • Provide inputs to donor reports and support production of knowledge products by the EVAW pillar as well as their implementing partners.

Participate in building the knowledge management capacity of staff and implementing partners • Contribute to the capacity assessment, development and usage of knowledge management learning tools • Assist in the provision of needs-based capacity-building opportunities for EVAW pillar, and for the Liberia Country Office to a wider extent; Support the process for identifying opportunities for and facilitate face-to-face engagements in conjunction with key events; • Support the programme team in ensuring that programme staff are sure of the knowledge management processes, including the purpose of doing so; • Assist in making sure that the right knowledge goes to the right people, and that this information is promptly applied to programme activities • Liaise with knowledge management leads at the Regional Office and country offices in the region to ensure internal knowledge and good practice exchange and sharing. • Assist in monitoring progress and learning processes by keeping track of engagements, project outcomes and other metrics • Contribute to providing relevant coaching, training, and support to champion a knowledge management culture in programmes

☒ Building Trust ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Working in Teams

• 1 year ((ideally 2 years) in designing and implementing communications and knowledge management strategies, including those related to WEE and/or EVAW. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. • Background in Gender and/or the Social Sciences, international relations, editing and production, or related field.

Liberia, Africa's oldest Republic, is located at the western edge of the continent, on the Atlantic coast between Sierra Leone and Côte d'Ivoire. The population of Liberia is approximately 5 million and contains about 16 different ethnic groups. A large percentage of Liberia’s population lives in the capital, Monrovia.

The Liberia climate features a wet season and a dry season, but precipitation is seen even during the dry season. Temperatures remain constant throughout the year averaging around 26.4 °C (79.5 °F). The weather is sometimes cold during the day and evenings in the rainy season; also, most rooms are air-conditioned, so it is suggested that appropriate clothing (light sweater or jacket) be brought along. The country is generally safer, except for petty crimes, especially in the cities. It is mandatory to complete the United Nations Basic Security course BSAFE. The current UN security level for Liberia is level 2. Upon arrival in the country, all UN staff receive a security briefing from UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). Security recommendations from UNDSS must be followed by all UN Staff and UN Volunteers during their assignments in Liberia.

There are hotels and guesthouses in the capital, Monrovia, that are comfortable and have electricity and security. All UN Staff and UN Volunteers are to use only UN-approved guest houses and hotels. There is a UN Clinic located within the UN Compound, accessible to all UN Staff. Also available in the country are recognized hospitals and clinics that UN staff can visit, based on his/her decision. A gym is available at the One UN House for all categories of staff based on the presentation of the UN ID Card. Two local banks (UBA and Ecobank) are available on the 6th floor of the UN Compound for easier access by UN staff.

Liberia is a unique country and UN WOMEN is a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. There are only two (2) airlines officially recognized by UN System: Kenya and ASky.