Knowledge Management and Communications Advisor in a Donor-Funded Programme

Job Description

ARC is looking to engage a result-oriented Knowledge Management and Communications Advisor with solid, consistent and proven capability to develop and implement knowledge management and communications strategies, generate results and deliver identified outcomes.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Knowledge Management and Communications Advisor will provide coherent and consistent pillar-wide technical guidance, enhance and support programme wide learning, adaptation, strategic communication and knowledge management.
S/he will liaise with the ARC Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Unit, ensuring all information required for DFID reports and reviews are collated and presented in agreed ARC and PERL formats.
S/he will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in identifying needs, developing appropriate terms of reference and manage scheduling of knowledge management inputs, and will assist Reform Managers with the development of location-specific knowledge management plans and ensure integration with the programme wide strategy.
S/he will maintain quality assurance standards for all ARC products including reports, booklets, leaflets, websites and other Knowledge management tools, and work closely with other DFID-funded and donor programmes.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Communication or International Development with a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience.
Candidates with no Master’s will also be considered; however, such candidate must have a B.Sc. or B.A with at least 15 years of professional experience.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an expert level of experience in knowledge management and communications in donor-funded projects (preferably DFID) development programmes and/or non-profit organizations.
Candidates should also have an excellent knowledge of integrative systems and procedures aimed towards the creation, organization, access and use of information for knowledge management processes in large projects and programmes.

Terms and Conditions for Employment

This position is based in Abuja with frequent travels to ARC sub-national Reform Offices. The duration of the programme is for a period of 5 years with an initial 6 months’ probationary period. The programme also offers very competitive salary packages; however, local terms and conditions apply.

Applicants should submit their application letters and recent CV’s to: arcvacancy@gridconsulting.net Note:

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arcvacancy@gridconsulting.net