Knowledge Management and Dissemination Officer

OBJECTIVE


The Knowledge Management and Dissemination (KMD) Officer Manager is tasked with facilitating the execution of a tailored programme's KMD strategy. While the specific duties of the KMD Officer are outlined below, these may evolve as the programme expands and develops.


Key Responsibilities


Assist in creating and updating intervention-specific knowledge management guidelines and learning plans.
Aid in the creation and refinement of communication and knowledge products to enhance learning, decision-making, and adaptive management. These may include research outputs, success narratives, fact sheets, lessons learned, and periodic reports.
Help maintain the programme's knowledge management platforms (SharePoint, website, etc.) to ensure relevant information is accessible and up-to-date for users.
Monitor and evaluate feedback from users of various knowledge products and present findings to the team for further action.
Assist in organizing internal and external knowledge-sharing and learning events.
Contribute to the creation of digital (video/photo) content during events or activities for distribution across social media platforms and engage appropriately with the audience.
Assist in reviewing and editing programme reports and consultant outputs, developing content for the programme website and social media pages, and creating video materials and documentaries.
Foster regular engagement and collaboration with the technical team, MERL, and communications teams to support programme-wide learning, adaptation, and strategic communications.
Collaborate closely with the MERL team to conduct studies/surveys and ensure lessons learned from interventions are documented and shared with a wider audience.
Conduct frequent field visits to intervention states and locations for various communications, KM and MERL-related tasks.


REPORTING STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT


This position will report to the Knowledge Management and Dissemination Manager and co-supervise certain consultants and vendors hired to support various deliverables.


Essential

Required Qualifications:


Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as communications, agriculture, social sciences, or related disciplines.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Communications and/or Knowledge Management Officer or Specialist role.


Preferred


Relevant experience in digital media production and management, graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc), storytelling and writing, journalism and reporting.
Experience working in development programmes and in Northern agricultural markets or value chains.
Fluency in speaking and understanding Hausa.


Required Competencies


Proficiency in using MS Word, MS PowerPoint and infographics/graphic design tools.
Strong abilities in proofreading, aligning, editing, and formatting reports.
Exceptional writing skills with consistent language, structure, diction, and style.
Verbal and written communication skills (in English)
Soft skills: creativity, innovation, flexibility, strategic thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical thinking, teamwork, team management, and task management abilities.



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