Knowledge Management and Communications Officer at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps, International Humanitarian Organisation is looking for candidates to fill in various positions under the Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises (ENGINE) program. We are looking for motivated individuals, members of targeted community ready and willing to work in dynamic team.

Job Title: Knowledge Management and Communications Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Knowledge Management and Communications Officer will provide leadership in all aspects of knowledge management, communications and learning.
• The KM&C Officer will report to the M&E Advisor and implement activities that ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ and DFID standards, including the use of standardized indicators and documentation methodologies.
• S/he will support research efforts, communications, documenting project impacts, and coordinating with Mercy Corps’ partner staff.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Communications, Social Sciences, or relevant field, with a strong foundation in Knowledge Management, Communication and Research.
• Minimum 3-5 years of KM work experience; ideal candidate will have both theoretical and practical background in KM, M&E and skilled in Communication methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of program development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
• Experience working under UK Department for International Development (DfID) grants or contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with: Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SPSS
• Familiarity and experience with education or school to work programming especially targeting marginalized girls or young women programs preferred.
• Fluency in written and verbal English required. Hausa language skills desired.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit CV and Cover Letter, addressing the position requirements to: [email protected]

All applications must include the position title (Knowledge Management and Communications Officer) in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity organization and we encourage women to apply to these positions.