GEF-Early Action Support Project Knowledge Management Consultant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• The consultant will carry out this work by undertaking the following duties:
• Review existing knowledge management systems and develop a robust framework for internal knowledge management for the UNEP GEF-EAS and the GEF-NBSAP Update and 7th National Report projects to improve access to and use of project knowledge materials and related materials for national implementation of these projects.
• The framework should include the following components:
• Landscape mapping – assess and define the scope of the knowledge management role for the GEF-EAS and GEF-NBSAP Update and 7th National Report projects including audience, objectives, and timeframe
• Needs assessment – conduct a qualitative analysis to identify knowledge gaps and current resources serving knowledge needs for the GEF-EAS and GEF-NBSAP Update and 7th National Report projects by drawing on relevant work by partners, interviews with country project leads, and other relevant information on country needs
• Monitoring and evaluation – determine how UNEP should track and assess use of knowledge materials produced under the GEF-EAS and GEF-NBSAP Update and 7th National Report projects
• Workplan – identify activities, timeframes, outputs and outcomes to guide the implementation of knowledge management work under the UNEP GEF-EAS and GEF-NBSAP Update and 7th National Report projects
• Documenting lessons and best practices – drawing on the knowledge materials and technical services provided to countries and feedback received, identify and document suitable lessons to guide ongoing and future support. This position is located under the Nature Frameworks Support Unit (NFSU) of the Biodiversity and Land Branch, Ecosystems Division, in Nairobi, and reports to Deborah Kahatano, the Chief of NSFU.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree in knowledge management, communications, social, behavioural sciences, international development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of postgraduate work experience in knowledge management and communications is required.
• Experience in creating tailored knowledge management strategic frameworks and strategies for projects is required.
• Experience in developing workplans to guide knowledge management work is required.
• Experience in creating accessible communications and knowledge products for diverse audiences, including national governments, is desirable.
• Experience supporting knowledge management for environment- and biodiversity-related projects, as well as national policies and processes, is desirable.
• Experienced in developing knowledge management strategic frameworks, strategies, approaches and mechanisms, is desirable.
• Experienced in development of structured workplans for organizations and projects, is desirable. • Excellent communication and writing skills, is desirable.