Job Summary / Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with other MERL staff, design Afya Uzazi Learning and Knowledge Management Strategy and agenda to promote a learning culture.
Participate in developing or adapting, maintaining and promoting tools and approaches to enhance Collaborative Learning and Adaptation, including working with the communication function to document best practices and lessons learnt, facilitate knowledge sharing o among internal teams and external stakeholders.
Building on USAID’s Collaborative, Learning and Adaptation framework, develop a specific learning agenda that will promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation for program excellence internally and among stakeholders within Baringo and Nakuru counties and at the national level.
Structure and execute components of research including conducting secondary data analyses of surveys and assessments
Work with the Communication function in packaging and dissemination of information on successful and promising approaches, lessons learned and other program results to diverse audiences.
Assist in the preparation of project communication, including presentations, briefing materials for dissemination to different audiences in coordination with Communication function, Supervisor and Chief of Party.
Participate in the identification and pursuit of potential opportunities to promote Afya Uzazi through targeted events, meetings and conferences.
Support design and maintain the project web portal, including generation, preparation and editing of content.
Develop and manage the project Learning and Knowledge Management platforms, including by working with the Communication function to ensure availability of up-to-date project public information and technical communication products on the web portal.
Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports and annual reports.
Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Learning & Knowledge Management strategy.
Develop operations research protocols and work plans as per project needs
Analyze operations research findings and prepare manuscripts for publication
Lead and support project staff in preparing manuscripts for publication and abstracts for presentation in scientific conferences
Be the project primary contact for research, learning and new knowledge.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of knowledge management.
Hands on experience of knowledge management software and technologies.
Experience in identifying and incorporating or adapting best and promising practices.
Experience in survey development and/or evaluation
Participatory and collaborative working approach
Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports.
Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with team members, government counterparts, partners and other stakeholders.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive and initiative.
Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in social science or public health with 3-5 years’ experience in operations research and knowledge management, including reporting and documentation and dissemination of results; or Bachelors’ degree with 5-7 years’ experience in the same field.
A minimum of 3 scientific publications in peer reviewed journals
Minimum of 5 years in operations research, including experimental designs, in population or public health
Knowledge of FP/RMNCAH and broader global health and development programming.
Proven experience in conducting training in aspects of knowledge management.
Ability to manage programming, set realistic priorities and plan for successful implementation.
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, writing, and oral presentation skills.
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