Knowledge Management Specialist (Evaluation and Data)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) serves twelve countries, focusing on equitable access to primary health care, learning and skills; protection of children from violence; and child poverty reduction and resilience strengthening.
Job Purpose
The Knowledge Management Specialist (Evaluation and Data) will play a crucial role in strengthening UNICEF's evidence-based programming and decision-making within the Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO). This position is responsible for developing and implementing robust knowledge management strategies, ensuring that evaluation findings, data, and lessons learned are effectively captured, synthesized, disseminated, and utilized to inform programme design, policy advocacy, and strategic planning. The specialist will foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement by facilitating the sharing of knowledge across the MCO and with regional partners, thereby enhancing the impact and efficiency of UNICEF's work for children in the Caribbean.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive knowledge management strategy aligned with the Caribbean MCO's programme priorities and the Future Focus Initiative. This includes establishing systems and processes for collecting, organizing, storing, and retrieving programme data, evaluation reports, research findings, and best practices. Facilitate the synthesis of complex data and evaluation results into accessible formats for diverse audiences, including policymakers, programme staff, and partners. Lead the dissemination of knowledge products through various channels, such as workshops, online platforms, and publications, to promote learning and inform decision-making. Support the MCO in strengthening its monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, ensuring that data collected is relevant, reliable, and used for programme improvement. Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among MCO teams and country offices through communities of practice and other interactive mechanisms. Identify and document innovative approaches and lessons learned from programme implementation, and promote their replication and scaling up. Provide technical guidance and capacity building to staff on knowledge management tools and practices. Ensure that all knowledge management activities adhere to UNICEF's standards and ethical guidelines, particularly concerning data privacy and child protection.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, research, or data analysis, preferably within a development or humanitarian context. Experience in designing and implementing KM strategies and systems is essential. Proven experience in data analysis, synthesis, and reporting.
Skills
Knowledge Management Strategy Development, Data Analysis and Synthesis, Evaluation Management, Information Management Systems, Research and Reporting, Capacity Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Strategic Planning, UNICEF Programme Cycle, Child Rights