Knowledge Management and Gender Specialist II Remote (US-based position)

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a Knowledge Management and Gender Specialist II for working with long-term and short-term staff, USAID, and other stakeholders to implement the knowledge management (KM) plan for the Advancing Women’s Empowerment Project (AWE), Cadre Development and Training (CDAT) Activity, and ADVANTAGE (Advancing the Agenda of Gender Equality) Comprehensive Training, Learning, and KM Services task order, with an emphasis on internal learning and application, and to lead project communications and disseminate deliverables and knowledge products using existing online platforms.

The ideal candidate has a background in strategic communications and KM for global development programs, a strong understanding of USAID’s approaches to communication and/or KM, gender, and adult learning approaches. They are highly organized, creative, and able to produce and coordinate communications across platforms to a wide array of audiences.

This is a full-time, remote position. (US-based position)

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions include:

· Implement knowledge management plans for USAID projects and manage two communities of practice which include reviewing and distributing documents to the communities and developing strategies to make the communities interactive.

· Generate learning resources to share with clients and inform future project activities; establish and maintain clear communication channels for collaborating, learning, and adapting

· Accountable for ongoing communications, knowledge management, and community of practice activities or objectives for assigned projects; Coordinate and maintain project Agrilinks and other project activity pages and communities of practice

· Oversee monthly and quarterly newsletter development and other knowledge management and communications products and tools

· Conduct stakeholder research to identify effective approaches to gathering and disseminating technical information

· Coordinate with USAID knowledge management points of contact

· Maintain, update, and expand a stakeholder database

· Support periodic webinars and social media campaigns

· Liaise with industry stakeholders to cross-promote project products

· Support development of project deliverables as appropriate

· Ensure all deliverables align with project Branding Implementation and Marking Plan

· Participate in project team meetings as required

· Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 5 years of experience.

Experience and Skills

· Strong technical skills in knowledge management, facilitation, communications, and/or training

· Strong technical knowledge of gender and the agriculture and/or peacebuilding sectors

· Direct experience supporting USAID programs and communications, implementing knowledge management plans, and capacity strengthening activities for USAID, and expertise in online dissemination and virtual platforms. Familiarity with Agrilinks or similar platforms preferred

· Direct experience establishing, strengthening, managing, and/or facilitating communities of practice or learning networks preferred

· Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong time management skills, including ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple project teams

· Excellent writing and editing skills and experience in formatting documents and using graphics effectively

· Success operating in a highly collaborative team environment, and ability to work in an environment committed to appreciative, strengths-based approaches

· Ability to develop and maintains client relationships at various leadership levels

· Experience developing solutions and improvements to processes within area of responsibility

· Proficiency in English required

Candidates to submit a writing sample of blog, article, or report they worked on, and to provide examples of the work they have done on social media (could be a page they manage, or similar) and if any examples of data visualizations or other visuals they created or help create for reports or social media.

EnCompass LLC is a progressive Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive organizational culture and workforce. We are committed to providing all of our employees with an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate, and explicitly prohibit, discrimination or harassment of any kind, at any time, in all aspects of employment. This includes recruitment, hiring, promotions, disciplinary measures, terminations, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and training. EnCompass also does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment. Our continuing commitment to the principle of Equal Opportunity Employment for all means all employment decisions are based only on the job requirements, the candidate’s qualifications, and the needs of EnCompass as a business—not on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, belief, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, HIV status, family/marital/parental status, or any other status protected by the laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we work.

For US based positions: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.