Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Job Requisition ID: JR126917
Employment Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 2 October 2026 at 23:59 (GMT+02:00, Maseru)
About WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impacts of climate change.
WFP is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity and encourages qualified candidates to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Inception Phase
- Participate in an inception meeting with WFP and IACoV II key stakeholders.
- Refine the methodology, workplan, and deliverables.
- Submit an inception report with a finalized approach and tools.
Assessment and Benchmarking
- Conduct desk reviews of WFP strategies, systems, evaluations, and KM initiatives.
- Map existing KM practices, workflows, communities of practice, and digital platforms.
- Conduct interviews, survey, and focus groups with WFP staff at all levels.
- Benchmark KM approaches from other UN agencies.
Strategy Development
- Define the vision, mission, and strategic pillars of KM for WFP.
- Develop a KM operating model, including roles, responsibilities, and governance.
- Propose mechanisms for knowledge capture, synthesis, dissemination, and retention.
- Provide recommendations for technologies and digital platforms that support KM.
- Integrate cross-cutting themes including gender, inclusion, protection, innovation, digital transformation, and localization.
Implementation Roadmap
- Develop a detailed roadmap outlining short-, medium-, and long-term actions.
- Estimate required resources, skills, and budget.
- Develop KPIs, monitoring tools, and an evaluation framework to track progress.
Presentation and Finalization
- Present the draft strategy and roadmap to WFP management and capture feedback.
- Finalize the KM Strategy and accompanying documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
The consultant should have:
- Advanced university degree in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Organizational Development, International Development, or related fields.
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in developing KM strategies for international organizations, preferably within the UN system.
- Demonstrated expertise in organizational learning, change management, digital knowledge platforms, and KM governance.
- Experience conducting interviews, assessments, and participatory workshops.
- Excellent writing, facilitation, and communication skills.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted exclusively through WFP’s online recruiting system. CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel will not be considered.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure that their Workday profile is accurate and complete, including employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade where applicable.
At the application stage, the only required documents are:
- CV
- Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passports, certificates and recommendation letters may be requested later in the process.
Apply for Knowledge Management Consultant – WFP
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reasonable Accommodation
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation may contact [email protected].
No Fee Disclaimer
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Candidates should disregard any solicitation requesting payment of a fee.
Closing Date
2 October 2026 at 23:59 (GMT+02:00, South Africa Standard Time – Maseru)