Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.
The Opportunity
The Senior Officer – Communications and Knowledge Management will be responsible to develop and roll out framework for knowledge management for the project. S/he will need to demonstrate technical and practical knowledge on documentation and knowledge management and will be responsible to provide technical support to the implementing partner to capture learnings from the field. S/he will also lead the process of capturing evidence and develop different knowledge materials and reports based on the project interventions. This position will involve providing technical and operational support to different advocacy components under the project in collaboration with implementing partner. S/he will also work closely with government bodies, stakeholders and civil society organizations (CSOs) under advocacy and campaign aspects. S/he will be responsible to keep all the project related documents, records and data ready to deliver as and when those need. The position will additionally require knowledge on community resilience building, working knowledge of climate change adaptation, locally led adaptation training, nature-based solutions, and experience of working with youth-based organizations to promote climate action with evidence. The person will also be programme focal to coordinate with SCI’s ACCM sector for development & dissemination of knowledge materials as well as designing and implementing different climate campaigns. S/he will also be Gender Equity and Social Inclusion focal point and will support to ensure an inclusive approach in the project.
Qualifications and Experience
• At least 5 years of working experience on communication and knowledge management with preferably exposure of implementing community resilience and climate change components.
• Experience to working with implementing partners, academic, technical and research institutions is essential.
• The ideal candidate should have the experience of children and youth engagement in resilience and climate change programming.
• S/he must have the capacity to coordinate and collaborate effectively with national government counterparts and local government bodies to plan and support partner and national level advocacy initiaitves.
• Experience with SC resilience programme will have added advantage.
• The potential candidate should have knowledge on Bangladesh climate change context, climate concepts such as Locally-Led Adaptation (LLA) and Nature Based Solution (NBS), community based and institutional risk assessment tools, global policies and practices and relevant programs.
• Need to have clear understanding of CDM business model in drinking water field (piloted by Glory & Tech in Bangladesh).
• Knowledge and experience on Gender Equity and Social Inclusion is preferred.
• Excellent skills in program planning, coordinating, representing, partnership management and staff management.
• Appropriate computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and agreement to spend at least 10% of time in the field are essential requirements.
• Masters Degree in relevant discipline, preferably in Development Studies, Climate Change or English.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview
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