Knowledge Management and Communication Assistant
Roles and responsibilities
BACKGROUND:
TSHIP (Targeted States High Impact Projects) is a five-year program focused on the improvement of health systems and the management of health systems for higher quality Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, Family Planning, and Reproductive Health service delivery in Nigeria. TSHIP is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by a group of foreign and local non-governmental organizations consisting of John Snow Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), Center for Development & Population Activities (CEDPA), Futures Group International LLC, JHPIEGO, and Management Strategies for Africa (MSA).
Summary of Job Description
The Knowledge Management and Communication Assistant (KM&CA) position is based in each TSHIP supported state of Bauchi and Sokoto. Reporting to the Knowledge Management and Communication Specialist (KM&CS), s/he will support the implementation of the KM&C strategy including generating, compiling and disseminating relevant data and information important to achieving project results at the state-level. The KM&CA will champion KM initiatives in the state and work closely with the KM&CS and SO teams to document experiences and lessons learned, in response to a range of communication products. S/he will also support the implementation of TSHIP external KM&C interventions at the state-level.
Functions/Key Results Expected
• Assist in developing content (reports, stories, best practices, summaries of activities, calendars of events) for dissemination internally or externally;
• Contribute to managing information flow and efficient access to information by providing regular content for the TSHIP website and intranet site;
• Implement state-level KM support activities promoting health care systems strengthening and build capacity within appropriate state institutions to develop and implement KM strategies
• Work closely with state M&E, and SO teams to monitor progress towards the delivery of program outputs, illustrating impact and providing evidence on a quarterly basis, by ensuring strategic reporting in appropriate formats for diverse audiences.
• Ensure all state-level generated program documentation including consultancy reports, trip reports, and printed materials are presented in the required TSHIP format ensuring compliance with the TSHIP visual identity and style guidelines. (All reports must be captured for inclusion in the document database).
• Initiate and maintain an up-to-date project library at the state level
• Lead the development and maintenance of state-level project dissemination lists
• Build helpdesk knowledge base on technical issues, solutions, questions and answers;
• Perform other duties as required
Skill set Education:
• Bachelors degree and three years of publications dissemination, communications coordination, or writing experience
• Familiarity with social media and other technology that may serve as useful dissemination tools
• Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting
• Ability to work well as part of a team and ability to work with limited supervision
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office applications and internet research skills
• Graphics design proficiency, including Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw
• Excellent written and verbal English skills required
Experience:
• Experience with USAID and/or other donor agencies highly desirable
• Knowledge of MNCH/FP/RH issues
Interested candidates should send application letters and recent curriculum vitae before the closing date to:
http://www.tshipnigeria.org/About/current-vacancies.htm Closing date: Tuesday 14th, November, 2011
JSI is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our web site
www.tshipnigeria.org for more details on the organization.
Work experience 3-4years
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