Research/ Knowledge Management Advisor at pathfinder international

About Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Job Purpose

Tasked with helping champion organization-wide knowledge management, exchange, learning and documentation so that Pathfinder’s information, and experience is shared inside and as appropriate outside the organization with clients, partners, and key stakeholders. Leads in developing tools for knowledge management and exchange and contributes to communicating results and impact.

Job Title : Research/ Knowledge Management Advisor

Job category: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Requisition number: RESEA002471

Location Abuja

Reports to : Senior Technical Advisor, HRH

Key Performance Areas

Major Activities / Responsibilities

Systems, Policies, Standards and Guidelines

• Leads the development of KM strategy and plans specific to knowledge management, exchange, learning, documentation, and dissemination. Partners with Program teams to institutionalize Pathfinder’s policies, guidelines and standard procedures research proposals, and monitoring and evaluating projects with a focus on knowledge management.
• Develops the system and guidelines for the enterprise for use of findings gained from lessons learned and documents the identification of opportunities for Pathfinder.
• Oversees the design and input to knowledge management and business intelligence systems, including literature reviews.

Knowledge Management Tools: 

• Leads the development and management of iShare, SharePoint, and other knowledge management and learning tools using KM best practices, including but not limited to identification of successful and failed strategies and supporting training materials.
• Leads coordination of knowledge management with other units for systems and data usage.

Knowledge Management Planning and Implementation

• Works with team to develop KM/KE/Learning plans, including project design, appropriate selection of final project indicators and data sources, and teamwork plans to ensure effective implementation.
• Leads staff to develop and implement learning guidelines, standards, processes, procedures for their respective office or projects.
• Works with team to identify consultant pool for assessments and evaluations that require expertise outside of Pathfinder.
• Manages resources including KM budgets for projects.

Data Collection Methodology

• Directs and coaches team members to design and implement quality project-specific collection of data, analytics and visualization for technical visibility, including developing research protocols.

Knowledge Management Products

• Oversees the creation and dissemination of knowledge products (tech pubs, intake meeting, interviews, document review, writing, collaboration within MEL for data, reviews, collaboration with communities of practice).
• Supports technical assistance on information collection for documentation, packaging, and branding for visibility.

Training and Education Development and Delivery

• Designs, develops and delivers relevant training to Pathfinder staff.
• Leads knowledge expertise across teams, business units and key stakeholders.
  10%

Documentation and Reports

• Creates project status reports, evaluation reports, and writes, prepares and delivers conference presentations and publications.
• Develops abstracts and peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication.
• Generates reports for Programs and Impact global impact.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in knowledge management, library science, information systems, social sciences or a related field, or a combination of education and experience that yields the required competencies.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in MEL health/development projects or equivalent.
• Experience living and working in Nigeria.

Competencies/Attributes:

Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Knowledge Management Systems Development: Mastery of skills in Knowledge Management system development. Proven ability to build feasible systems and linkages in low-resource settings.
• Proposal Development: Mastery of skills in proposal development from concept to full proposal and resource mobilization.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Services: Deep knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR, including special challenges faced in the developing world, and related measurement issues.
• Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead, manage, supervise, and develop others within a matrix culture.
• PC Applications: Proven ability to build knowledge management platforms and/or software applications.
• Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in managing change across a broad group of stakeholders in an inclusive manner.
• Presentation Skills: Proven ability to make presentations on results to small and large groups.
• Community Relations: Mastery of skills in facilitating work relationships between
  partners, government officials, and communities.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to work with people from different cultures, ability thrive in a matrix organization, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others, including donor agencies and local partners, through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related matters.

Other Information:

• Travel required (at least 30%)
• Uses cellular and desk phone, laptop or desktop computer.

Application Dealine 24 March 2025

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified candidates should Go to: Click Here To Apply online 

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