Req ID: 3083
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Directorate/Department: African Space Agency (AfSA)
Reports to: Programme Coordinator
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Number of Positions: 1
Direct Reports: 1
Closing Date: September 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EAT
Purpose of Job
To ensure the management, dissemination, and valorization of data and information as well as the sharing and promotion of knowledge, with the aim of establishing a continuous capitalization process from the outset of the programme, therefore assuring the sustainability of the programme.
Main Functions
- Develop and implement a knowledge management strategy aimed at organizing, managing, disseminating, and capitalizing on data, information, and knowledge generated by the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme.
- Produce and share information and publications at agreed frequencies with stakeholders and the wider public.
- Lead coordination of related SPP knowledge management and communications events.
- Ensure optimal operation of SPP digital platforms, including the AfSA website and portals.
Specific Responsibilities
- Conduct an assessment of existing knowledge management practices.
- Identify and plan knowledge management priorities, both internally and externally.
- Develop a knowledge management strategy and action plan.
- Propose appropriate tools and mechanisms for the collection, management, dissemination, and capitalization of knowledge.
- Ensure ownership and effective implementation of the knowledge management strategy and plan throughout the Programme lifecycle.
- Strengthen internal teams’ capacities on knowledge management practices and tools.
- Analyze existing documents and conduct consultations with key stakeholders to identify knowledge management needs and opportunities.
- Support the planning, production, dissemination, and evaluation of communication and knowledge management products to enhance awareness, understanding, and ownership of the mandate and results of the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme.
- Design and produce multimedia content, including audiovisual, graphic, and interactive content, aimed at showcasing knowledge generated by the programme, promoting visibility, disseminating key messages, capitalizing on best practices, and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
- Improve and optimize existing digital platforms, including websites, social media, and microsites, to ensure performance, accessibility, and an enhanced user experience for knowledge dissemination.
- Deploy and monitor communication campaigns on social media, integrating knowledge-sharing approaches, with rigorous monitoring and evaluation through analytical tools, reporting, and dashboards.
- Implement and lead the knowledge management strategy, ensuring its adoption and effective use by all stakeholders throughout the Programme lifecycle.
- Organize training sessions or knowledge-sharing workshops to strengthen capacities in knowledge management and dissemination.
- Ensure the integration of knowledge capitalization into programme monitoring and evaluation frameworks, providing structured inputs to update logical framework indicators related to knowledge management results.
- Develop and maintain a knowledge database, mapping key findings, outputs, and case studies that can contribute to the evidence base for decision-making and future programming.
- Analyze and synthesize programme results to provide strategic recommendations on how knowledge capitalized can be leveraged to inform future initiatives and policy dialogues.
- Provide regular reporting through detailed monthly reports outlining activities undertaken, results achieved, progress made, and recommendations for continuous improvement, submitted to the Coordinator of the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisors.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Option 1:
- Master’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Knowledge Management, Information Sciences, or any related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in knowledge management, knowledge capitalization and/or information management, preferably in the development sector.
- At least 3 years must be at supervisory level.
OR
Option 2:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Knowledge Management, Information Sciences, or any related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in knowledge management, knowledge capitalization and/or information management, preferably in the development sector.
- At least 3 years must be at supervisory level.
In addition:
- Demonstrated experience in developing various types of content, including blog posts, social media content, website copy, and marketing materials.
Desired Areas of Experience
- Exposure to the work of international organizations or regional institutions on Africa-Europe joint space programmes.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategies to improve website visibility and traffic.
- Demonstrated experience in using Content Management Systems (CMS) to create, manage, and publish website content.
- Experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support informed marketing decisions and assessing campaign performance.
Required Skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment.
- Strong political and diplomatic tact and skills to achieve documented objectives.
- Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds in an environment where diversity is respected.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with top-level stakeholders.
- Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
- Knowledge of the space policies, strategic frameworks, and reference documents of the European Union and the African Union.
- Sound knowledge of standard software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of design principles and relevant design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, to develop visually appealing communication and marketing materials.
- Demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas and develop creative and effective marketing campaigns.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues, clients, and other relevant stakeholders.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Insight
- Developing Others
- Change Management
- Managing Risk
Core Competencies
- Building Relationship
- Fosters Accountability Culture
- Learning Orientation
- Communicating with Influence
Functional Competencies
- Conceptual Thinking
- Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
- Drive for Results
- Continuous Improvement Orientation
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period.
Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance, and agreed deliverables.
Languages
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages — Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, or Spanish — is mandatory.
Fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.
Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is:
- US$93,485.15 annually (P3 Step 5), inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff.
- US$78,106.72 annually, inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted no later than September 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EAT.
Candidates must submit a fully completed online application including:
https://jobs.au.int/job/Senior-Knowledge-Management-Officer-%28AfSA%29/3083-en_US
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- African passport
- Required academic qualifications, including diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and relevant certificates in line with the area of expertise.
Important: The African Union CV template is mandatory. Candidates should download, complete, and upload the AU CV template when applying.
Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates from least represented and under-represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.