Job Overview
Knowledge Management Consultant (Home-Based)
Organization: UN Women Location: Remote, Home-based Job Type: National Consultant
Afghanistan is currently grappling with the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Amid this context, UN Women remains fully committed to supporting Afghan women and girls and protecting their gains. We are seeking a Knowledge Management Consultant to provide technical support for our work in the Balkh Sub-office. As a result, your work will be instrumental in documenting innovative practices and developing high-quality knowledge products that will inform future programming and foster broader change for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The Role: Knowledge Management for Gender Equality
The Balkh Sub-office is focused on documenting innovative practices that work for women. Given the fragility of women’s rights in the region, this knowledge management work is vital. Therefore, you will provide technical advisory support to the team, documenting working practices and developing knowledge products to inform future initiatives.
Key Deliverables for this Knowledge Management Consultancy include:
- Documentation Framework: You will develop a structured framework and methodology for documenting practices. This includes selection criteria, interview guides, and data matrices for the knowledge management effort.
- Data Collection: You will conduct primary data collection including Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with the UN Women team and partners. In addition, you will facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with women beneficiaries and participants.
- Validation of Findings: To ensure accuracy, you will cross-analyze data from various sources. Furthermore, you will facilitate a validation workshop with key stakeholders to verify findings and identify additional promising practices for women’s empowerment.
- Knowledge Products: Using the data and insights you collect, you will produce three in-depth case studies of innovative practices. Likewise, you will create knowledge briefs, slide decks, and summary infographics for wider dissemination.
Remote Knowledge Management Consultant
Qualifications for a Knowledge Management Consultant
The ideal candidate for this Knowledge Management Consultant role is a seasoned professional with a passion for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Key Qualifications:
- Education: Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as gender studies, development studies, or communications. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may also be accepted.
- Experience: You must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in knowledge management, documentation, or research with a focus on gender equality. Experience developing knowledge products and working with diverse stakeholders is desirable.
- Language: You must be fluent in English. You must also speak either Dari or Pashto fluently.
- Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for effective documentation. You must have the ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
Compensation and Core Values
This is a home-based consultancy position. The consultant will follow UN Women’s travel policy for any official travel to rural areas in Afghanistan. We operate on core values of Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect for Diversity. As an organization, UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with the aims of the United Nations. You will therefore adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures.
Apply here: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1754336650504
FAQs
Q: Is this a remote position? A: Yes, this is a home-based consultancy role. The consultant will work remotely but may be required to travel to specific regions in Afghanistan for fieldwork depending on security conditions.
Q: What is the primary focus of this role? A: The main focus is on knowledge management, specifically documenting innovative practices and producing knowledge products related to gender equality and women’s empowerment in Afghanistan.
Q: What are the language requirements? A: Fluency in English is required. You must also be fluent in either Dari or Pashto.
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