Knowledge Management Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the Library & Archives (L&A) of the United Nations Office at Geneva. The role serves as project manager for the Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) renovations, impacting public areas, offices, and collection storage. The incumbent reports to the Chiefs of the Institutional Memory Section and Library Services Section.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to manage the Library and Archives' Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) renovations, overseeing project planning, risk management, logistics, and operations during building closures and collection moves. The incumbent will also contribute to designing the knowledge systems framework for future services, develop and maintain the monitoring and evaluation framework, and support change management. Additionally, the role involves managing partnerships, providing substantive support to management, supervising staff, drafting reports, coordinating communication, and representing the Library & Archives.
Responsibilities
Manage the Library and Archives' Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) renovations, including project planning, risk management, logistics, and operations for collection moves and safety. Assist management with coordination, reporting, and follow-up during renovations and in designing the future knowledge systems framework. Oversee partnership frameworks by mapping stakeholders, liaising with experts, and proposing strategies to maintain the Library & Archives as a global study centre. Develop and maintain the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, including suggesting analytical approaches and leading task groups for application testing. Provide change management support and substantive assistance to management, including staff supervision, budget and performance reporting, communication coordination, and representing the organization.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of international experience in library or archives management, or programme/project management in knowledge services, is required. Experience managing library/archives renovations or moves, complex stakeholder projects, and developing institutional partnerships is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Client Orientation, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Library/Archives Operations, Research, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Stakeholder Management.