United States of America: Senior Knowledge Management Specialist (7691)
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 26 Feb 2014
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the leading education research organizations in the world providing a continuum of education research, assessment, technical assistance and policy analysis from the school level up to the national and international levels. Our programs apply science to address real world issues on behalf of clients that include federal and state agencies, international development agencies, leading foundations, school districts and private businesses and our experts are a frequent source of information and guidance for policymakers, clients and the news media. Responsibilities The Senior Knowledge Management Specialist will be responsible for providing technical leadership, guidance and managerial oversight of the knowledge management and communications components of a research and evaluation project on positive youth development. The Senior Knowledge Management Specialist will facilitate knowledge capture, organization, synthesis, use and adaptation; and implement effective strategies for closing knowledge gaps.S/he will identify appropriate dissemination and learning activities and programs targeting appropriate development stakeholders. In addition, s/he will provide assistance and expertise in designing and implementing communication approaches appropriate to developing country contexts. The Senior Knowledge Management Specialist will also oversee website development, content management, and support ICT (including new and emerging technology) needs of project. Qualifications • Master’s degree or higher• A minimum of 10 years of experience planning, establishing, and directing a wide range of learning and knowledge-sharing activities that support and advance collaboration, learning, use and adaptation of both evidence-based and experiential knowledge, such as communities of practices, partners meetings, and online engagements. • Demonstrated experience assessing knowledge-sharing needs and identifying appropriate dissemination and learning activities and programs that promote YouthPower priorities. • Experience providing assistance and expertise in designing and implementing communication approaches appropriate to developing country contexts; conducting workshops and trainings; and/or overseeing website development, content management and supporting the ICT needs of a project.• Experience in the use of new and emerging technology such as social media and/or delivery of mobile content. • Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills in addition to strong writing and oral presentation skills.
How to apply:
AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, and tuition assistance. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org. To apply, please go to https://jobs-airdc.icims.com/jobs/7691/senior-knowledge-management-speci.... EOE.
