Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist

Job Purpose

The Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist post is located in the Evaluation Office, New York.  S/he will be responsible for the following duties:    

• Leadership of the Evaluation Office communications and knowledge management strategy;
• Effective coordination and procurement of the design and management of EO evaluation reports, briefings, presentations, infographics and multimedia materials;
• Timely coordination of analytical support to the Evaluation Office corporate planning, reporting and briefing;
• Maintenance and evolution of repositories of knowledge;
• Coordination of Evaluation Office communication products;
• Contribution to activities of evaluation capacity development and quality assurance;
• Evaluation Office corporate management.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

•  Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information and communication technology, public policy, economics, political science or social development. 
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Knowledge and experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience;
• Solid knowledge and experience in knowledge sharing, including e-platforms and designing systems for government, international organizations or NGO;
• Solid capabilities and experience in evaluation capacity development and quality assurance in big decentralized organizations;
• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Knowledge of specialized software applied to evaluation, including IT knowledge to establish and maintain databases and tracking system;
• Demonstrable interest in communication, including evidence of uptake and use.

Languages:

• For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Other Desirable Skills:

Initiative, strong conceptual abilities, sound judgment, liaison skills, management skills, strong interest in development work, especially the mission of UNFPA and dedication to the principles of the United Nations.