Vacancy title:
Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator
[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Management ]
Jobs at:
Raising The Village
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 09 2024
Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Mbarara, East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 26 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About Raising The Village
We are Raising The Village (RTV) – an international development organization and a registered charity – on a mission to end ultra-poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fastgrowing organization on an accelerated growth path. We have 200+ national staff in the SubSaharan Africa (SSA) region and a team of 12 people in North America working together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact.
To date, we have supported more than 1,000,000 people in SSA through our innovative holistic approach and are on track to expand our reach and impact year over year.
We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Learning and Knowledge Management
Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Program Learning and Development (L&D)
Manager and collaborating closely with teams across Uganda, the Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator will support the development of learning tools and programs that empower staff (local, regional, and global) to achieve organizational goals. The successful candidate will also assist in documenting program strategy and processes (e.g. field implementation, M&E) in strong collaboration with local teams. They will support the testing of new approaches to generate key insights for multiple stakeholders as well. Additionally, the Learning and Knowledge Management Coordinator will help foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement across the organization.
This role requires strong coordination, communication, strategic thinking, and analytical skills to assist in facilitating learning, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among our teams, and a
good understanding of poverty alleviation programs . The ideal candidate would have experience
in project management, capacity building, applied research, and product / service design.
Key Responsibilities
Knowledge Sharing and Learning and Development:
• Support the development of training materials and initiatives to mobilize program and competency-based knowledge as our organization grows rapidly.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable learning resources and programs that enable staff to excel at strategic goals and support consistent performance and impact across the organization.
• Apply various training methodologies, techniques, learning tools, and practices to ensure staff understand and retain key concepts and ultimately adopt desired practices.
• Ensure learning initiatives align with the organization’s strategy and support the theory of change, logic models, and M&E frameworks.
• Coordinate and facilitate knowledge-sharing activities, such as communities of practice, working groups, webinars, workshops, or knowledge-sharing events.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing by encouraging collaboration and fostering connections among employees across teams and departments.
Knowledge Capture and Generation:
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts on the implementation, technical and Planning, Evaluation, and Learning (PEAL) teams, engaging collaborators both online and in-person.
• Attend and facilitate relevant meetings and conduct desk research to capture and document programmatic knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Where appropriate, support the design and testing of new ideas and improvements to generate greater knowledge and advance program approaches.
• Assist in the development of templates, guidelines, and standards for knowledge documentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Collect and synthesize data from across the organization and present it in accessible ways for others to understand and apply. The candidate will not only create original content, but also rework existing knowledge into new and different outputs.
• Contribute to the development of programmatic training outputs and materials for multiple stakeholders, including staff, government partners, funders, and public communications. These may include program implementation manuals and workbooks, data-informed slide decks, training sessions for internal staff, and practical tools for field teams.
• Review and enhance deliverables from various departments, including implementation and PEAL teams, for knowledge management and learning effectiveness, utilizing a critical and strategic lens to ensure a comprehensive and effective product.
Knowledge Access and Retrieval:
• Support in the implementation and ongoing administration of Learning Management Systems in collaboration with IT.
• Implement strategies to improve accessibility of learning resources and content given the diverse contexts where staff work.
• Develop and maintain scalable tools, processes, and systems for effective knowledge retrieval, including the use of AI platforms and other digital approaches.
• Monitor and analyze user feedback and usage patterns to identify areas for improving knowledge access and retrieval processes.
Knowledge Management Evaluation and Improvement:
• Conduct periodic evaluations and assessments of learning and knowledge management initiatives to measure their effectiveness, accuracy, and impact.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend enhancements to knowledge management systems, processes, and practices.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in talent development and knowledge management to ensure continuous improvement.
Key Requirements
Required Skills and Expertise
Essential
• Strong understanding of project management, M&E frameworks, and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Proven experience in design, development and dissemination of program/technical trainings in the context of a non-profit or international development organization.
• Strong ability to align program design and implementation with strategic frameworks such as theory of change and logic models.
• Exceptional facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels through in-person and online channels.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to simplify complex concepts into learning initiatives or creative resources that are engaging, informative, and actionable.
• Proven ability to think strategically and take initiative, considering issues at a departmental level (not just assigned tasks), proposing creative solutions, and regularly voicing thoughts and ideas to leaders.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of knowledge resources.
• Able to travel to field offices and partner communities across Uganda.
• High proficiency in using Google Suite/MS Office.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
Desirable
• Knowledge or experience with talent development in a fast-growing organization, adult education, learning design, behavior change, change management, human centered design, or last-mile communities in Uganda is highly desirable.
• Fluency in Runyankore, Rukiga, Luganda, Lusoga and other local dialects spoken in areas where RTV works would be considered an asset.
• Experience in developing or implementing new digital solutions is desirable.
• Ability to ride a motorbike for long distances in hard terrains would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Required Qualifications
• Degree in Project Management, Education, Design Thinking, Developmental Studies, Information Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Project planning and project management experience.
• Experience working in international development, education technology, talent development, or similar roles will be an advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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