Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist at FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist

Requisition: 2018202244
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Details

• FHI 360 is seeking candidates for a Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist to develop and implement the programme’s Knowledge Management and Communications strategy and the delivery of identified outcomes of an anticipated DFID-funded, eight-year Health Investment Programme in Nigeria.
• Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coherent and consistent pillar-wide technical guidance in Knowledge Management and Strategic Communications, through appropriate and high-quality processes, frameworks and manuals;
• Collaborate with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor to support programme wide learning, adaptation and strategic communications;
• Develop and maintain a KM manual focused on KM processes, delivery standards, KM technologies, techniques and tools;
• Support internal and external communities of practice and knowledge sharing systems, whereby all team members learn and implement KM strategies, tools and techniques, and external partners access tools;
• Coordinate Knowledge Management and Communication activities with other relevant DFID/donor-funded programmes;
• Identify needs, develop appropriate Terms of Reference (ToRs) and manage the scheduling short-term inputs by other technical team members;
• Support state teams with the development of location-specific Knowledge Management plans and ensure these are integrated with the programme-wide strategy;
• Ensure all information required for DFID reports and reviews is collated and presented in agreed formats and support quarterly reporting to DFID;
• Maintain quality assurance standards for all programme products (including reports, booklets, manuals, leaflets, posters, banners, documentation, website and social media newsletters) and support quality assurance and dissemination of programme products;
• Support a robust and interactive programme website;
• Ensure communication products adhere to DFID guidelines;
• Provide effective team leadership and capacity building;
• Other duties as specified by supervisor and other assigned authorities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or its International equivalent or higher in Communications, Media, English, Social Sciences, Public Health, Organisational Learning, International Development, or similar;
• At least seven years of professional experience in managing and implementing knowledge management and/or communications on a donor-funded health programme;
• At least five years of professional experience in managing DFID and/or international development organisation projects and staff;
• High level of skills and competencies, communicating development results to a wide range of stakeholders and audience
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office packages, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant packages
• Excellent report writing and inter-personal skills
• Proven experience in successful implementation of programs designed to strengthen the health sector at national and decentralized government levels;
• Specific technical expertise in at least one health systems strengthening technical area (e.g., health financing, health management information systems, human resources for health, supply chain, quality improvement, leadership & governance, etc.). Specific expertise in HRH preferred;
• Proven experience in DFID regulations and reporting per DFID guidelines preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Hausa and other local languages will be an advantage;
• Experience in working with key stakeholders in Nigeria, particularly in the North and Northeast regions strongly desired;

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pension plan

Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: The above job description 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.