Knowledge Management Officer (Re-Advertised)

PURPOSE OF THE POSTUnder the general guidance of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, supports the data and knowledge management function for external of the office for internal and external communication purposes. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Support good information flows and provision of up-to-date information as required, and maintain an overview of key points for advocacy efforts. Ensure key policy and advocacy issues on UNICEF’s programmes in Lebanon and the emergency response are represented, to ensure that UNICEF and staff are in the best position for effective advocacy on behalf of children. 2.Design and develop factsheets, infographics, briefing notes, presentations and high quality reports that communicate results for children.3.Promote knowledge management and ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management for LCO, and support the use of innovations for effective information-sharing within the office and with external partners, donors, and counterparts.4.Maintain and update existing information management tools and systems (eg, the Lebanon Country Office SharePoint, team site). WORKING CONDITIONS Office-based post with some travel within the country.  IMPACT AND CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR (a)Type of decisions regularly made and the impact of those decisions.Technical and administrative decisions are regularly made on programme planning to ensure that effective and timely programme delivery meets targeted goals and objectives. (b)Type of recommendations regularly made and why they are important.Makes recommendations on programme/project plan feasibility and management; linkages with other sectors, reprogramming and adjustments, external technical assistance and resource requirements. (c)Most damaging error(s) that could be made in the performance of the work and their consequences.Inappropriate programme planning will lead to ineffective implementation of the programme, thus impeding the achievement of goals and objectives, and misuse of financial resources.Ineffective coordination with government and other partners will negatively affect the implementation and acceptability of UNICEF intervention. INDEPENDENCE (Degree of direction or management guidance the incumbent receives from the immediate supervisor)Supervision is limited to guidance on overall framework and organizational policy. Incumbent is expected to perform independently and consults with supervisor when major decisions and actions must be undertaken. GUIDELINES(a)Indicate which guidelines are required for performing the duties of the post (rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, precedents, manuals, instructions, etc.)UNICEF programme manuals and policy guidelines UNICEF Board Policy Paper, PRO's and Executive DirectiveUNICEF Country Programme Plans and Master Plan of OperationUNICEF personnel, financial, supply and administrativerules and regulations and manualsGovernment development plans and policiesOffice WorkplanTechnical literature or related programmesCooperating Agencies guidelines and manuals (b)Describe the degrees to which interpretation of, and deviation from, existing guidelines are permitted, and the authority to propose or establish new guidelines.Incumbent interprets guidelines, and contributes to development of new and/or improvisation of guidelines as the programme evolves. Incumbent required to assess the most appropriate modes of action to meet the local needs. WORK RELATIONSHIPSIndicate both the purpose and level of contacts within and outside UNICEF, in order to perform the work effectively. CONTACT                                             a)Internal Contact: Section ChiefsPurpose: Exchange of ideas and intersectoral cooperation(F)     Contact: Programme StaffPurpose: Programme planning issues: advisory/technical(F)     Contact: Information Management/M&EPurpose: Strategies for information and M&E(F)   Contact: Supply Officer/Operations OfficerPurpose: Financial and supply planning (F)  Contact: Regional Advisers/HQ Officers Purpose: Exchange of technical information (O)  Contact: Other Country Office StaffPurpose: Coordination and info exchange (O)   b)ExternalContact: Specialized UN/other international and bilateral agencies, NGO's Purpose: Coordination of activities, promotion of goal/advocacy/exchange of technology (O) QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES required to perform the duties of the post: a)EDUCATION: University degree in Social Sciences, communications, or related field. b)WORK EXPERIENCE: At least two years of progressive relevant work experience is required, including experience in design and communications (incl Adobe Photoshop (In design), Adobe Illustrator, Prezi, Microsoft Office suite). Experience working for an operational UN agency or NGO is desirable. c)LANGUAGES: Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of French is an asset. d)COMPENTENCIESi) Core Values •Commitment•Diversity and Inclusion•Integrity ii) Core Competencies•Communication [II] •Drive for Result  [I] •Working With People [I] iii)Functional Competencies•Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]•Applying Technical Expertise  [I]  •Planning and Organizing [II] •Relating and Networking [I]