FEMNET Jobs Vacancies in Kenya - Knowledge Officer


Job Title: Knowledge Management Officer

Ref: FNT- KMO 2012

The Person will:

    Develop and coordinate a coherent monitoring, evaluation and learning system for FEMNET’s programmeme and calendar of events.
    Prepare performance indicators for the organization and its programme areas
    Prepare of Annual work plan for the organization
    Preparation of Midyear and Annual M&E reviews
    Report periodically on the impact of organization’s operations to include Activity reports and Annual
    Develop and publish essential tools, manuals and materials to be used in the different activities of the Capacity Building Programme
    Collect and disseminate information published worldwide on issues affecting women particularly in Africa;
    Collaborate with other women’s organisations through information sharing, by exchange of newsletters and other literature both locally and internationally;
    Maintain up-to-date databases of women’s organisations for networking purposes;
    Facilitate research and information needs of users, staff members and the general public;
    Re-organising and running the Documentation Centre to facilitate access to materials by members, focal points, board members, secretariat staff, funders, researchers, and the general public;
    Create, and continuously update the Documentation Centre’s database;
    Catalogue and index all types of materials and reports for easy storage and retrieval on the database;
    Seeking out new source material for the Centre from relevant organisations, institutions, and publishing houses;
    Publicise materials available in the Centre and setting it in a manner that encourage the broadest possible use;
    Preparing quarterly and half-yearly progress reports on work plans;
    Raise funds for production of materials and their distribution;

We are looking for:

    A bachelors degree in relevant field from a credible University;
    Not less than 3 years demonstrated relevant experience in creating a learning environment,
    Ability to design and coordinate adoption of M & E instruments,
    Able to train and coach organisations to adopt and manage effective planning;
    Ability to monitor and evaluate processes and development and produce essential training tools and manuals;
    Strategic Thinking, planning skills and excellent Communication skills,
    Experience in working internationally and with teams in a multicultural environment
    Must demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills
    Strong curiosity and capacity for innovation
    Available to occasionally travel within and outside Africa
    Strong English and French speaking and writing skills

How to Apply:
Interested applicants are requested to send to the Executive Director; their CVs with 3 referees two of which must be professional, salary expectations with a 1 page application cover letter explaining why you are a good candidate for the position by email to: admin@femnet.or.ke.

Please indicate the reference on the Subject line the position you are applying for e.g. Head of Capacity Building- (Ref: FNT-HOCB 2012), of your email.

Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Deadline for submission of applications is on Friday 10th August, 2012.

Please note: Only candidates who have been selected for interview will be contacted, no telephone inquires, canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.


Deadline: 10th August 2012

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