Chemonics seeks a communications, learning, and knowledge management coordinator for the anticipated USAID-funded Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TISplus) program. TISplus aims to increase Somalia's stability through participatory processes that promote good governance and community cohesion. As Somalia looks to move from crisis and stabilization to medium- and longer-term development, USAID, through TISplus, will implement quick-impact stabilization activities to support nascent government infrastructure and mitigate the impact of an insurgency in parts of South Central Somalia. We anticipate that all TISplus offices and staff will be able to be located safely in Somalia. Applicants should be aware that locations could include Somaliland, Puntland, or Mogadishu. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical expertise in strategic communications, outreach, and advocacy to local government and stakeholders, drawing on technical experience in developing and implementing communications plans in culturally, politically, and security sensitive environments
- Serve as the key contact for coordination of all learning and knowledge management components of the contract
- Plan and oversee implementation of learning and knowledge management activities, mobilize experts to respond to task requests, furnish required reports to USAID, and meet with the contracting officer's representative and activity managers as necessary
- Build Somali counterparts' communications, learning, and knowledge management capacity and support their outreach activitiesQualifications:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as peace-building, international development, international affairs, law, business, communications, social work, journalism, knowledge management, adult learning, instructional design and teaching, or a related area
- Technical leadership, capacity, and experience to provide vision, direction, and leadership to learning and knowledge management activities
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible work experience in knowledge management
- Two or more years of experience working with online communities and web-based systems for knowledge sharing or collaboration
- Familiarity with e key principles of post-conflict development, peace-building, state-building, or resilience
- Experience facilitating host-country ownership of communications and outreach products and building the capacity of colleagues and counterparts in communications practices
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Somali language fluency preferred
How to apply:
Send electronic submissions to tisplusrecruit@chemonics.com by November 30, 2014. Please include "Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management Coordinator" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "TISPlus-Somalia-Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management Coordinator" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
