Knowledge Management Officer and Communications Officer

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge Management Systems and Learning

• Develop and operationalize a comprehensive knowledge management strategy aligned with INReMP’s learning agenda.
• Organize learning events, workshops, and peer-to-peer exchanges to promote cross-component learning.
• Train project staff, county teams, and partners on knowledge management principles, tools, and documentation techniques.
• Liaise with technical teams to identify knowledge gaps, learning needs, and opportunities for documentation.

Documentation and Communication

• Develop and implement a comprehensive INReMP communication and visibility strategy.
• Document success stories, case studies, indigenous knowledge, and technical innovations from field implementation, ensuring inclusive representation of youth, women, and marginalized groups.
• Maintain a centralized and user-friendly repository of project reports, studies, tools, and other knowledge assets.
• Develop and disseminate knowledge products including policy briefs, press releases, newsletters, technical notes, brochures, and multimedia content.
• Manage project communication platforms (e.g., website, social media) in collaboration with specialists.
• Support communities in capturing and preserving indigenous knowledge relevant to natural resource management.
• Manage programme branding in line with IFAD and Ministry guidelines.
• Coordinate media engagements, interviews, and press briefings.

Evidence-Based Planning and Partnerships

• Monitor communication impact and adjust strategies based on feedback and analytics.
• Develop and promote user-friendly knowledge sharing platforms and feedback mechanisms.
• Establish partnerships with other projects, institutions, and networks to facilitate knowledge exchange and joint learning.
• Represent INReMP in national and regional knowledge management forums, communities of practice, and learning alliances.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other duties assigned by the National Project Coordinator (NPC).

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Science, Records Management, Business Information Technology, Knowledge Management, Development Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Knowledge Management, Organizational Learning, or a related discipline is an asset.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in knowledge management, documentation, development communication, and learning within Government of Kenya (GoK) or Donor-funded programmes.
• Proven experience in synthesizing and disseminating development lessons, preferably in natural resource management or rural development contexts.
• Familiarity with GoK/donor-funded project environments and multi-stakeholder coordination.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the National Employment Authority Integrated Management System (NEAIMS). Access the portal at neaims.go.ke.