Technical Advisor, Knowledge Management

Location: Tanzania                                                                                                                                                                    

Posted Date:  24-Oct-2013                                                                                                                                                  

Closing Date: 31-Dec-2013  

                                                                                                                                                  

Proposal Summary
IBTCI is currently seeking a Technical Advisor, Knowledge Management for an anticipated Monitoring & Evaluation Project in Tanzania. The project is contracted by USAID Tanzania and is for a period of three years, with 2 additional option years, for a total period of up to five years. The purpose of the contract is to support USAID/Tanzania to improve upon and implement the Tanzania Mission’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system.  

Position Summary
The Technical Advisor, Knowledge Management will substantively engage on a broad range of development issues. Within the subject matter of KM and KS the Technical Advisor, Knowledge Management will be contributing to the further strengthening of a coherent and integrated knowledge management and knowledge sharing service structure, driven by users’ needs, where:

• The best of USAID’s collective knowledge, lessons learned and results achieved, is made available when and where needed, increasingly in forms openly accessible to clients and the public at large.
• Knowledge networking technologies and platforms are increasingly integrated, easy-to-access and use, and optimally designed and deployed to deliver demonstrable business value
• USAID’s recognized leadership in knowledge networking is leveraged and expanded staff and networks of partners and clients can access, use and add to this knowledge
• Knowledge sharing becomes actionable through the utilization of a broad set of tested KM tools, models and approaches that all staff are trained to use in their interventions, with a level of usability that increasingly make formal training redundant
• Results are translated into searchable lessons learned and added to USAIDs collective knowledge, allowing for iteration and continuous improvement of USAID’s development interventions.

These services will leverage USAIDs collective knowledge but also include KM tools, platforms, approaches and models to support individual partners and projects enhanced performance and capacities, or as a new stand- alone service line when justified.  In addition, the TA Knowledge Management will provide technical assistance, support capacity building, and create/maintain databases and websites.


Qualifications
Applicants for this position should be SENIOR level personnel. 

Education:

• Master's degree in a knowledge management and/or development related area – (Information, Communication, Economics, Public Policy, Development Management, International Relations, Business Administration etc.)

Experience:

• 10 years of overall relevant professional experience, including in knowledge management.
• Experience in developing/managing knowledge management systems/programs.
• Advanced experience with current KM technologies, including Web and Enterprise 2.0.
• Work experience in the region is highly desirable;
• A track record of working experience with increasing responsibilities on donor-funded projects; prior experience with USAID is an advantage;
• Experience in leading/managing knowledge product development and dissemination.

Language Requirements:
Fluency (both written and verbal) in English and Kiswahili.  Working knowledge of other local languages is an asset.

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