Job Vacancy For Knowledge Management Assistant

• Assist the M&E and IT Specialist in the design of data collection tools using ODK or CSPro software.
• Assist in assuring the proper documentation and archiving of all monitoring and survey data and assuring that data are open access.
• Train research staff in proper data management and file organization and knowledge output archiving and assure that all project staff are backing up their data on a regular basis.
• Work with the team in developing and implementing a communication and knowledge management strategy and timeline for the project.
• Work with team members to prepare success stories, fact sheets, media kits, etc. related to the project.
• Assure all project generated knowledge outputs and communication outputs are available on the Sweetpotato Knowledge Portal and the CIP website and a project page on the Portal is updated monthly.
• Assist the Project Manager in the development of terms of reference for entities or consultants assisting in the development of videos or other communication items.
• Collaborate with other team members in exploring new techniques and options for managing and disseminating knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, marketing, communication, or a science-related area.
• Two years of experience collecting and managing quantitative data sets.
• One year of professional experience in developing and implementing communication and knowledge management strategies or exemplary communications results in fewer years.
• Training in use of ODK or CSPRO software.
• Excellent data and file management skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with websites, dashboards and other new media technologies.
• Strong and effective use of social media skills.
• Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems.
• Good writing ability in English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

• Good skills in photography, with video skills desirable.
• Knowledge of at least one local language of Northern Ghana.

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

• Compensation package commensurate with experience.
• This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Ghana nationals and permanent residents

• Work in diverse workplace committed to gender equality.

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