Knowledge Management Officer (Evaluation and Data)
Organizational Context
UNICEF's Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) serves twelve countries, focusing on equitable access to primary health care, learning, child protection, and poverty reduction. The MCO operates with a lean, agile, and impact-driven management strategy, emphasizing regional cooperation and system-based solutions to address interconnected challenges faced by children.
Job Purpose
The Knowledge Management Officer (Evaluation and Data) will be instrumental in advancing the Caribbean MCO's strategic shift towards becoming a more data-driven, learning, and evidence-based organization. This role supports the Evidence Generation and Evaluation/Knowledge Management working group, contributing to the MCO's ability to shape public debates, build partnerships, and systematically use data and evidence to drive results for children across the 12-country region. The incumbent will play a key part in ensuring that evaluations and knowledge management practices are integrated into programme delivery, enhancing the overall impact and effectiveness of UNICEF's work in the Caribbean.
Responsibilities
Support the design and implementation of knowledge management strategies and systems to facilitate the capture, synthesis, and dissemination of lessons learned from evaluations and programme implementation across the MCO. Assist in the development and management of databases and platforms for storing and accessing evaluation findings, research, and best practices. Facilitate knowledge sharing events, workshops, and communities of practice to promote learning and evidence-informed decision-making among staff and partners. Contribute to the development of evaluation frameworks, terms of reference, and methodologies, ensuring alignment with MCO priorities and UNICEF standards. Support the quality assurance of evaluation reports and other knowledge products, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility. Collaborate with programme sections and working groups to identify knowledge gaps and develop strategies to address them. Assist in the monitoring and reporting of knowledge management activities and their contribution to programme outcomes. Provide technical support and capacity building to staff on knowledge management tools and processes. Ensure that data from evaluations and programme activities are effectively utilized for programme improvement and strategic planning. Contribute to the MCO's efforts to strengthen its evidence generation and utilization capacities.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in knowledge management, evaluation, data analysis, or a related field, preferably within a development or humanitarian context. Experience in supporting data collection, analysis, and reporting is essential. Familiarity with UNICEF's work and programming is an asset.
Skills
Knowledge Management, Evaluation Support, Data Analysis, Information Management, Research Skills, Capacity Building, Communication Skills, Report Writing, Database Management, Project Support, UNICEF Programming, Interpersonal Skills