Knowledge Management & Research Specialist at DFID - Department for International Development

Details

• The Knowledge Management and Research Specialist will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the outputs of the programme relating to operational research.
• The ideal candidate will provide technical support in facilitating knowledge management and documentation activities within the project.
• S/he in collaboration with· the Programme Technical Director will support the strengthening of the NMEP Operational research platform and coordinate activities related to programme operational research.

Other responsibilities include;

• Provide Capacity building support to NMEP and SMEPs, as well as SuNMaP technical staff in programme supported states in knowledge management related issues;
• Provide support to the implementation of programme knowledge management systems and documentation;
• Liaise with research groups involved in studies to ensure effective tracking of implementation in line with approved protocols;
• Facilitate the development of study concepts, expressions of interest and study proposals;
• Provide support to selected study groups in the development and implementation of study protocols and tools and dissemination;

Qualifications:

• A post graduate qualification in Public Health or other related fields with a minimum of 8-years' experience in operational research is required.
• S/he must be conversant with health communication approaches and techniques.
• A good understanding of the concepts and approaches which guide effective knowledge management; is essential for this post.
• Previous hands-on experience in website and knowledge management in a similar working environment will be an added advantaae.