Knowledge Management Consultant United Nations Children's Fund Experience: 3 to 5 Years Suva, Fiji Apply By: 07-02-2025

The Knowledge Management Consultant is responsible for overseeing knowledge management (KM) in PIFS including a review of current practices, and the establishment and implementation of a full-scale, comprehensive, Knowledge Management Strategy and System. A key aim of this effort is to link the overall Blue Pacific Continent strategy (2050 Strategy), its implementation plan, the PIFS strategic plan, and SDGs to measure progress, share information on successes and challenges, and guide changes in approaches going forward keeping child rights high in the PIFS agenda as per the current MOU between UNICEF and PIFS.

The Knowledge Management Consultant is responsible for overseeing knowledge management (KM) in PIFS including a review of current practices, and the establishment and implementation of a full-scale, comprehensive, Knowledge Management Strategy and System. A key aim of this effort is to link the overall Blue Pacific Continent strategy (2050 Strategy), its implementation plan, the PIFS strategic plan, and SDGs to measure progress, share information on successes and challenges, and guide changes in approaches going forward keeping child rights high in the PIFS agenda as per the current MOU between UNICEF and PIFS.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Knowledge Management, Public Policy or Administration, Management, Communication, Politics/International Development, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least five years of progressive experience in institutional strengthening and cohesiveness initiatives, and in leading the implementation of Knowledge Management Systems and Strategies required.
• Prior work experience in the Pacific region (with Pacific regional bodies, Pacific regional associations) and/or with regional knowledge-based networks or organisations is required.
• Experience working at the regional level and a clear understanding of the Pacific regional landscape and operating environment is highly desirable.
• Work experience in areas of KM including evaluations and/or research in Pacific countries would be an asset.

Skills:

• Strong research and analysis skills is highly desirable.
• Experience in and ability to work with ICT tools is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, to work collaboratively in a diverse environment, including with different countries, departments, and donors/partners is important.
• Exceptional organizational and coordination skills is highly desirable.

Language:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/579802