The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Knowledge Management Assistant to ensure that all quantitative and qualitative data collected by the project are of quality and properly collected, documented, and archived, along with providing communications support (website, social media, blogs, publications) to team members that ensure findings from the project are widely distributed.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Management Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n The Position: This position will be hosted by the International Water Management Institute in Ghana, on behalf of the International Potato Center. The selected candidate will be based in Tamale, Ghana and will report to the Senior Research Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation.<\/p>\n Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Assist the M&E and IT Specialist in the design of data collection tools using ODK or CSPro software. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in information technology, marketing, communication, or a science-related area. Desirable<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Good skills in photography, with video skills desirable. Why should you consider this opportunity?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background. What are we offering?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Compensation package commensurate with experience.
\n\u2022 Assist in assuring the proper documentation and archiving of all monitoring and survey data and assuring that data are open access.
\n\u2022 Train research staff in proper data management and file organization and knowledge output archiving and assure that all project staff are backing up their data on a regular basis.
\n\u2022 Work with the team in developing and implementing a communication and knowledge management strategy and timeline for the project.
\n\u2022 Work with team members to prepare success stories, fact sheets, media kits, etc. related to the project.
\n\u2022 Assure all project generated knowledge outputs and communication outputs are available on the Sweetpotato Knowledge Portal and the CIP website and a project page on the Portal is updated monthly.
\n\u2022 Assist the Project Manager in the development of terms of reference for entities or consultants assisting in the development of videos or other communication items.
\n\u2022 Collaborate with other team members in exploring new techniques and options for managing and disseminating knowledge.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Two years of experience collecting and managing quantitative data sets.
\n\u2022 One year of professional experience in developing and implementing communication and knowledge management strategies or exemplary communications results in fewer years.
\n\u2022 Training in use of ODK or CSPRO software.
\n\u2022 Excellent data and file management skills.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated experience working with websites, dashboards and other new media technologies.
\n\u2022 Strong and effective use of social media skills.
\n\u2022 Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems.
\n\u2022 Good writing ability in English.
\n\u2022 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
\n\u2022 Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Knowledge of at least one local language of Northern Ghana.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
\n\u2022 CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Ghana nationals and permanent residents
\nonly. The contract will be for an initial period of (03) three years (with a 6-month probation period). Renewal is dependent on performance and availability of funds.
\n\u2022 Work in diverse workplace committed to gender equality.<\/p>\n