The SERVIR PMU seeks a support knowledge management lead/institutional development specialist to join the DC-based SERVIR project team. The SERVIR and Climate Services Support Activity is a 5-year, $13.5 million project that is a joint initiative of USAID and NASA to help developing countries improve environmental management and resilience to climate change by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making. The project’s main purpose is to improve USAID’s communication of program results and impacts, facilitate reliable access to SERVIR’s online data and tools, and provide technical assistance to hubs and in-region partners. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Lead review of existing KM tools, assesses options for improvement, and proposes solutions to USAID and partners
Engage IT firms and subcontractors to streamline management of knowledge at a structural level
Update SERVIR hubs’ planning templates annually and performs timely reviews of SERVIR subs’ service plans
Maintain online tools, including the SERVIR Guidebook, SERVIR global and hub-level user engagement database, SERVIR global calendar, SERVIR Geoportal, and SERVIR global product catalogue
Plan and support SERVIR face-to-face hub exchanges and a SERVIR annual event for network partners in order to build capacity within hubs’ KM systems
Provide KM inputs to the Communications Lead to ensure that the project is able to more appropriately capture and tell the development story
Collaborate with the M&E Specialist to ensure that feedback of new product/information demands are relayed back to the Applied Science Team (AST) to facilitate uptake of new tools and technologies and that all relevant science activities are captured in SERVIR’s monitoring and evaluation efforts
Support the CSRD Coordinator and CSRD Partnership Coordination from a KM perspective by addressing and capturing the needs and gaps of climate services implementation
Assist the Grants Manager and Grants Under Contract (GUC) Program to ensure grantee outputs are properly shared and catalogued
Qualifications:
Advanced degree policy in policy, management, social or physical sciences, international development, or another field related to climate change and development plus five years of experience in knowledge management OR Bachelor’s degree with eight years of relevant experience
Experience with online and face-to-face approaches to knowledge management and learning
Experience with technology projects in the developing world is strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), analytic skills, database management, programming, and strong interpersonal skills preferred
Geographic information systems expertise, including data analysis, management, visualization, and distribution desired
Understanding of applied Earth science information and products is necessary
Knowledge of data and metadata standards a plus
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
How to apply:
Application Instructions:
Apply through our Career Center at https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CHEMONIC… by June 2, 2016. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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