Knowledge Management Specialist at Save the Children Organization

Save the Children Organization, is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 20 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation.Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children Organization is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Knowledge Management Specialist

Location: Abuja

Job Description
The Knowledge Management Specialist will have responsibility for communications and KM work related to the Child Development Grant Programme (CDGP). The CDGP is a unique large scale cash transfer programme ri Northern Nigeria funded by DAD; which will begin full implementation until March 2018. The incumbent will lead Communications and Knowledge Management activities using different approaches in order to influence a wide variety of stakeholders and share evidence from the programme implementation. S/He will work closely with technical staff in Abuja and state teams to develop compelling materials to support advocacy, communications arid KM efforts with identified Government stakeholders and other external agencies as well as provide internal accountability for ensuring strong systems are in place.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must haves university degree in social sciences or communications or a related field;
• A high degree of analytical skill and ability to influence and communicate key messages effectively to a diverse audience;
• Prior work experience in Knowledge management, the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy is compulsory.
• The role will involve extensive travel to northern states (jigawa and Zamfara especially).
• Good computer skills will be required and also experience in training others. Knowledge of the policies, functions, Structures and decision-making processes of key national institutions with regard to Child Nutrition or Development will be added advantage as well as ability to communicate in Hausa.

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should kindly send their CVs and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected]  State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified.
Also, application received after the deadline will not be considered.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.