The Ministry of Forestry Range and Soil Conservation is implementing the “Regeneration of Landscapes and Livelihoods Project” (ROLL) funded by the Government of Lesotho (GoL) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The objective of the project is to is to ensure that rural communities adopt transformational practices for regenerated landscapes and sustainable livelihoods leading to improved nutrition and adaptation to climate change. This objective is underpinned by four outcomes; 1) Change in resource use practices; 2) Reduction of environmental degradation; 3) Improved livelihoods; and 4) the establishment of a facility and a fund.
The project comprises of two components: Regeneration coalition facility and Regeneration Opportunities Fund. The ROLL hereby invites applications from eligible candidates for the following positions:
Overall Scope of Work
Reporting directly to the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager the Knowledge Management and
Learning officer will support knowledge management activities, practices and learning activities within the
project areas. He/She will document the best practice of project activities and ensure learning.
Main tasks and Responsibilities
• Support development on project knowledge management strategy
• Identify new areas and analyse existing knowledge management support in project activities
• Provide advice on how the project staff can integrate Knowledge management in their activities
• Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and experience through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products and publication
• Propose and promote creative solutions for knowledge management in the project
• Prepare knowledge management analytical reports
• Coordinate and oversee working relations with all local project stakeholders and serve as liaison between them and project team
• Professionally document and proactively share information and learning from projects with Save the Children staff and stakeholders as necessary.
• Work with the MELM to ensure that key learning’s are incorporated in upcoming proposal plans and interventions
• Support program teams in developing quality program reports and providing the necessary data also ensure to incorporate past learning.
• Ensure quality of data reported and verify all data and information from sources periodically on a sample basis.
• Work with other project staff to produce case studies, best practices; lessons learned and project audit documents for internal and external use
• Participate in conducting data quality audits and review it frequently
Competencies
• Planning and organizing skills;
• Effective communication and negotiation skills interpersonal skills;
• Ability to navigate complex governance and stakeholder management situations;
• Diversity management skills;
• Highest standards of integrity and discretion;
• Results-oriented;
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or Knowledge Management
• Post Graduate Degree in any of the listed qualification is an added advantage
Experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in Communication and/or Knowledge Management for Bachelors
Degree Holders and 3 years for Honor’s Degree Holder and 2 Years for Masters Degree Holders.
• Excellent writing skills, and proven publications in media and online
• Experience in teaching, lecturing, communication or writing an added value
• Experience in graphic design, layout, and/or web-page management an added value
Language Requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken Sesotho and English;
Duration of the Assignment
The duration of the assignment will be 3 year, renewable depending on satisfactory performance
For a detailed set of ToRs please visit the Ministry of Forestry Range and soil Conservation website (http://www.forestry.gov.ls/The%20Miistery_page). All Interested candidates must hand deliver applications, CVs including certified Certificates to Ministry of Forestry Range and Soil Conservation Offices addressed to Director Human Resources, MFRSC, P.O Box 92, Industrial Area, Maseru. The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 7th February 2022 at 16:30 noon. Please visit Human Resources Office for further enquiries.