United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, invites applications for the following ‘Temporary Appointment’ position:
Knowledge Management Officer
Location: New Delhi
Duration Up to 31 December 2013
Closing Date: 2 weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement
Purpose of the post:
To provide cross-sectoral support to knowledge management at ICO and support the Research and Evaluation Specialist in implementing Knowledge Community on Children in India (KCCI) activities, namely the Internship Programme, publication, Resource Centre, Website.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:-
1. Managing Knowledge Community on Children in India (KCCI)
• Managing and administering the annual KCCI Internship Programme
• Providing technical guidance to content management of KCCI Website and Resource Centre
Conducting web research, keeping abreast of topical development issues, and consolidating Monthly Research Digest with summaries of recent research on social development issues related to children and women in India.
2. Providing cross-sectoral support to knowledge management
• Supporting production and quality assurance of knowledge management products, namely innovation and good practice documentation.
• Providing technical guidance on innovative tools and platforms that can facilitate knowledge translation, sharing and collaboration
Coordinating the editorial, design, desktop publishing and printing processes of ICO flagship publications (e.g. Situation Analysis); and disseminating finalised publications to partners and interested stakeholders.
3. Developing knowledge networks and facilitating knowledge collaboration and cross learning
Building and facilitating knowledge management network with relevant partners (including government, civil society organizations, research institutions, library networks) to promote utilization of knowledge generated by UNICEF and maximize the existing KM tools and platforms
4. Supporting Knowledge Management Activities
Supporting the Research and Evaluation Specialist with other Knowledge Management activities as required, i.e. administering peer review group and ensuring all completed studies and surveys are submitted to the NYHQ portal.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and competencies required:
A minimum 2 years of proven and substantial experience in knowledge management.
Experience in developing strategy or concept note on knowledge management, use of ICT to promote knowledge management, an asset
Experience in effective use of information technology and management of collaborative website and portalsFluency in English
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Thorough knowledge of the key concerns and challenges facing development practitioners in India, particularly in relation to issues related to children and women
Highly effective at networking and at facilitating professional collaboration
Motivated, energetic, thorough, and responsive to the needs and interests of peers
Strong computer skills and keen knowledge on management of website and portals, or have proven ability to learn new applications. Proficiency with all basic MS Office applications is a must.
Excellent drafting and analytical skills; able to communicate clearly through written and verbal communication
For more details of the post, visit the UNICEF India website atwww.unicef.in and click on “Careers at UNICEF” at the bottom of the page. This vacancy is for Indian nationals only.
Applications consisting of a covering letter; an up-to-date CV and a completed Personal History form (which can be downloaded from
http://www.unicef.org/india/
should be sent to devpro@pmsind.co.in within two weeks of publication of this advertisement.
In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the Job Code of the post and location in the subject line of your e-mail/application. Only applications of short listed candidates will be acknowledged.
UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment.
Applications from qualified women are encouraged.
Job Email id: devpro(at)pmsind.co.in
Courtesy : Surbhi Sareen
Knowledge Management Officer
Location: New Delhi
Duration Up to 31 December 2013
Closing Date: 2 weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement
Purpose of the post:
To provide cross-sectoral support to knowledge management at ICO and support the Research and Evaluation Specialist in implementing Knowledge Community on Children in India (KCCI) activities, namely the Internship Programme, publication, Resource Centre, Website.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:-
1. Managing Knowledge Community on Children in India (KCCI)
• Managing and administering the annual KCCI Internship Programme
• Providing technical guidance to content management of KCCI Website and Resource Centre
Conducting web research, keeping abreast of topical development issues, and consolidating Monthly Research Digest with summaries of recent research on social development issues related to children and women in India.
2. Providing cross-sectoral support to knowledge management
• Supporting production and quality assurance of knowledge management products, namely innovation and good practice documentation.
• Providing technical guidance on innovative tools and platforms that can facilitate knowledge translation, sharing and collaboration
Coordinating the editorial, design, desktop publishing and printing processes of ICO flagship publications (e.g. Situation Analysis); and disseminating finalised publications to partners and interested stakeholders.
3. Developing knowledge networks and facilitating knowledge collaboration and cross learning
Building and facilitating knowledge management network with relevant partners (including government, civil society organizations, research institutions, library networks) to promote utilization of knowledge generated by UNICEF and maximize the existing KM tools and platforms
4. Supporting Knowledge Management Activities
Supporting the Research and Evaluation Specialist with other Knowledge Management activities as required, i.e. administering peer review group and ensuring all completed studies and surveys are submitted to the NYHQ portal.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and competencies required:
A minimum 2 years of proven and substantial experience in knowledge management.
Experience in developing strategy or concept note on knowledge management, use of ICT to promote knowledge management, an asset
Experience in effective use of information technology and management of collaborative website and portalsFluency in English
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Thorough knowledge of the key concerns and challenges facing development practitioners in India, particularly in relation to issues related to children and women
Highly effective at networking and at facilitating professional collaboration
Motivated, energetic, thorough, and responsive to the needs and interests of peers
Strong computer skills and keen knowledge on management of website and portals, or have proven ability to learn new applications. Proficiency with all basic MS Office applications is a must.
Excellent drafting and analytical skills; able to communicate clearly through written and verbal communication
For more details of the post, visit the UNICEF India website atwww.unicef.in and click on “Careers at UNICEF” at the bottom of the page. This vacancy is for Indian nationals only.
Applications consisting of a covering letter; an up-to-date CV and a completed Personal History form (which can be downloaded from
http://www.unicef.org/india/
should be sent to devpro@pmsind.co.in within two weeks of publication of this advertisement.
In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly mention the Job Code of the post and location in the subject line of your e-mail/application. Only applications of short listed candidates will be acknowledged.
UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment.
Applications from qualified women are encouraged.
Job Email id: devpro(at)pmsind.co.in
Courtesy : Surbhi Sareen
