Individual Consultancy for Project Expert, Knowledge Management at African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:

• Contribute towards the development and expansion of AU-IBAR knowledge management practices and tools.
• Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and data through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products, and enhanced visibility.
• Ensure that the knowledge content is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicates to the pastoral sector stakeholders.
• Promote the behavior changes due to knowledge development and sharing /communication, towards integration in livestock marketing and pastoral transformation.
• Lead the dissemination of knowledge products and publications, such as sector reports, case studies, and other informational materials relevant to the pastoral sector and Platform activities.
• Maintain and contribute to updating the APMD-platform information and content management and knowledge sharing platforms.
• Foster online collaboration through support of online “Community of Practice”.
• Liaise with gender experts, women's groups, and partners on gender integration.
• Capacity Building for Media.
• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to identify areas of improvement/gaps and ensure the alignment of knowledge management strategies with the platform goals.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

• Comprehensive APMD-Platform knowledge management and communication strategy, with particular focus on behavior change of pastoral communities.
• Functional and user-friendly knowledge sharing and documentation tool / system.
• Knowledge products and dissemination.
• Published external information resources.
• Monitoring and evaluation reports on the knowledge management activities and impact.
• Knowledge audits and needs assessments.
• Taxonomy and content curation processes.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Library and Information Science, Communication for Social and Behavior Change, or related fields.
• A post-graduate degree or other qualification in the same or related fields will be considered as an advantage.

General Experience

• Experience working in a multicultural environment and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent drafting, analysis, reporting, communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Able to stay update on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Knowledge and Information Management

Specific / Relevant Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in knowledge management and information communication, preferably within the pastoral or livestock sector or agriculture sector
• Proved experience in developing knowledge products like case studies, FAQs, infographics, storytelling, social learning, taxonomy development etc.
• Experience in conducting knowledge audits, gap analysis, needs assessments
• Practical experience with knowledge management software, databases, and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools.
• High competence to conduct and use findings of research, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis to inform project strategies and knowledge management practices.
• Skillful in building and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, etc.
• Experience in working with national, regional and/or international organizations on knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings and adapt knowledge management approaches to fit targeted contexts and needs