Consultancy for Project Expert, Knowledge Management at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources Full time

AU-IBAR is a specialized technical office of the African Union Commission (AUC), headed by the Director who reports directly to the AUC through the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA).

Objective

For the implementation of this project, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a "Project Expert - Knowledge Management" with experience in organizational development and/or social dynamics for behavior Change.

The Knowledge Management expert will lead the development and execution of knowledge management and communication activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Platform across pillars and implementing geographies, with specific support to the behavior change of pastoralists for enhancing their integration into livestock markets.

The Project Expert - Knowledge Management will work across multi-functional pillars teams to ensure the platform knowledge is effectively captured and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Tasks
The Project Expert, Knowledge Management will be expected to:

Knowledge messages development and sharing
Content creation and curation through innovative approaches
Organizational development and/or social dynamics, and behavior change.
Management of the project knowledge ecosystem

The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:

Contribute towards the development and expansion of AU-IBAR knowledge management practices and tools.
Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and data through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products, and enhanced visibility
Ensure that the knowledge content is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicates to the pastoral sector stakeholders.

Promote the behavior changes due to knowledge development and sharing /communication, towards integration in livestock marketing and pastoral transformation.

Lead the dissemination of knowledge products and publications, such as sector reports, case studies, and other informational materials relevant to the pastoral sector and Platform activities
Maintain and contribute to updating the APMD-platform information and content management and knowledge sharing platforms.
Foster online collaboration through support of online "Community of Practice".
Liaise with gender experts, women's groups, and partners on gender integration
Capacity Building for Media
Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to identify areas of improvement/gaps and ensure the alignment of knowledge management strategies with the platform goals
Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

Comprehensive APMD-Platform knowledge management and communication strategy, with particular focus on behavior change of pastoral communities.
Functional and user-friendly knowledge sharing and documentation tool / system
Knowledge products and dissemination
Published external information resources
Monitoring and evaluation reports on the knowledge management activities and impact
Knowledge audits and needs assessments
Taxonomy and content curation processes

Remuneration

The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale and shall not exceed US$ 5,303 per month.

The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy.

Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.

Supervision and Reporting

The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and the Senior Knowledge Management Officer under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.

Requirements
Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Library and Information Science, Communication for Social and Behavior Change, or related fields.
A post-graduate degree or other qualification in the same or related fields will be considered as an advantage.

General Experience

Experience working in a multicultural environment and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders
Excellent drafting, analysis, reporting, communication and presentation skills
Strong project management skills
Able to stay update on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Knowledge and Information Management

Specific / Relevant Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in knowledge management and information communication, preferably within the pastoral or livestock sector or agriculture sector
Proved experience in developing knowledge products like case studies, FAQs, infographics, storytelling, social learning, taxonomy development etc.
Experience in conducting knowledge audits, gap analysis, needs assessments
Practical experience with knowledge management software, databases, and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools.

High competence to conduct and use findings of research, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis to inform project strategies and knowledge management practices.

Skillful in building and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, etc.
Experience in working with national, regional and/or international organizations on knowledge sharing initiatives.

Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings and adapt knowledge management approaches to fit targeted contexts and needs.

Other Skills

Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation
Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Excellent communicating skills in English language is required. Expert must be able to communicate with influence
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
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