Knowledge Management Officer

1. Support for Knowledge Management Implementation

• Assist in the operationalization and execution of the KM strategy as guided by the Knowledge Management Senior Officer.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge management systems and tools, ensuring they are aligned with organizational needs and best practices.

• Support the implementation of KM activities, such as knowledge capture, documentation, and dissemination, under the direction of the Knowledge Management Senior Officer.

• Conduct rudimentary analysis of KM needs and gaps within LIFT programs, identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing findings with the senior team.

1. Knowledge Capture and Documentation

• Support the systematic capture of knowledge and lessons learned from LIFT projects and activities, ensuring documentation is accurate, accessible, and aligned with organizational processes.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge repositories and databases to ensure that knowledge is easily retrievable and organized.

• Help identify and document best practices, innovations, and project insights that can be shared and applied across the team.

1. Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination

• Assist in facilitating Communities of Practice (CoPs) and knowledge-sharing networks within LIFT, helping to connect team members and partners around shared learning goals.

• Respond to queries from LIFT staff regarding knowledge management processes and tools, providing guidance on how to access and use knowledge resources effectively.

• Support the dissemination of knowledge both within LIFT and with external partners, ensuring timely and efficient sharing of relevant information.

1. Organizational Learning and Capacity Support

• Support the design and delivery of KM-related learning activities, such as workshops or training, aimed at enhancing the capacity of LIFT staff to engage with KM processes and tools.

• Help track and document lessons learned from capacity-building initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in staff training and development.

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that lessons learned from past projects and activities are integrated into ongoing and future work.

• 5. Monitoring and Reporting on KM Activities

• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of KM activities, tracking progress against established objectives and identifying areas for improvement.

• Support the compilation of reports on KM activities, presenting key findings and recommendations based on analysis of collected data.

• Contribute to the preparation of materials for senior management review, offering insights into KM performance and suggesting ways to optimize KM efforts.

Education:

• A Master’s degree preferably in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Communications, Business Administration, or similar fields is required.

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's), preferably in the above professional fields with one (1) additional year of relevant professional experience, could be considered in lieu of the Master´s degree.

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in knowledge management, information management, project management, communications, or similar fields is required.

• Experience in contributing or supporting the design or delivery of learning, capacity building, or similar activities/initiatives is required.

• Experience working with the UN or international organizations is highly desirable.

• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (e.g. MS Office newer versions, Google Suite Applications) is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

• Proficiency in Burmese is required.