Job Description

Locations: Harare
Deadline: 1st December 2023

About
Zvandiri is a community organisation which through its Zvandiri programme, integrates community prevention, treatment, care and support for children, adolescents and young people living with HIV. Works with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) and National AIDS Council in implementing these interventions with funding from various funders.
Position summary
Under the supervision of the Knowledge Management and Documentation Coordinator, the Knowledge Management Associate will provide overall knowledge management assistance, and daily administrative support to the Knowledge Evidence and Innovation unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job description

Knowledge Management System and Processes
• Support the organisation of knowledge management digital platforms, working closely with supervisor.
• Plan and schedule the utilisations of the knowledge sharing platforms specifically the Zvandiri Connect, Zvandiri ECHO hub for case management sessions and Peadiatric and Adolescent course.
• Support the dissemination of new materials, tools and publications in the knowledge library.

Content Generation for Zvandiri Package and Materials
• Support the brainstorming and development of Zvandiri packages and materials
• Assist in proof reading knowledge materials generated.
• Assisting with research and innovation projects as required
• Assist capacity-building activities for staff and other stakeholders on access of the Zvandiri Knowledge Library and other platforms;
• Collaborating with KEI and the IT team in developing strategies to identify and meet the demands of users regarding utilisation of the electronic platforms for knowledge sharing and training.
• Collaborating with the KEI and the IT team in developing new features and improving existing functionalities of the knowledge sharing platforms, including their design and layout tools to help people find the information they are looking for quickly and easily.
• Collaborating with the IT team in developing monitoring systems to produce statistics and monthly reports;
• Providing administrative and logistical support to the KEI team.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotions, Social Sciences or related fields.
• Prior experience of in carrying out information research, with ability to analyse information and summarise key facts.
• Experience of using knowledge management/library systems is an added advantage.
• Ability to support and build knowledge products.
• High level of proficiency in MS Suite is required. Experience of working with WordPress is desirable.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

How to Apply

To apply
To apply for this position please CLICK this BUTTON to complete job application form and send a 2 page CV and application letter to [email protected]
Please indicate expected salary in your application letter and position being applied for in the email subject.

Deadline:
Deadline: Mid-day on 1st of December 2023.

Zvandiri is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ZVANDIRI has zero tolerance for any form of harassment and staff are expected to uphold the organizational values and core competencies especially diversity and inclusion, integrity, commitment, and respect for others as our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children and safeguarding employees and communities from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse.

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VacancyHQ Expert Job Listing Tips

For successful application:

Qualifications and Experience: In my experience, your CV should clearly highlight qualifications and experience relevant to the disciplines mentioned in the job surface (Health Promotions or Social Sciences). Showcase any experience you have working with knowledge management/library systems and generating knowledge products.
Content Generation and Administrative Support: Highlight instances where you've been involved with content generation, particularly with health or social sciences context, would be beneficial. If you have administrative support experience, especially within a team setting, that could also be highlighted.
Digital Proficiency: Proficiency with MS Suite and WordPress is an important criterion for this job. Therefore, ensure to bring out instances of your professional experience using these digital tools.
Language Proficiency: Given the importance of English proficiency in written and spoken form, I'd advise you make an effort to ensure your CV and cover letter are free of grammatical errors to showcase your language skills.
Research Skills: Over time, I've noticed that the ability to carry out information research and summarise key facts has become essential to many job roles. Highlight any relevant research experience you might have or any instances where you successfully utilised research in previous roles.

Important Areas of the Job Listing:

Job Application deadline: Note that the deadline is mid-day on the 1st of December, 2023.
The employer's values: Zvandiri emphasizes diversity and inclusion, integrity, commitment, and respect for others. Your application should reflect your alignment with these values, even if you do not meet all the criteria for experience and qualifications.
Salary expectations: Applicants are expected to indicate their expected salary in the application letter.
Specifying the job role in subject: Take note to mention the position being applied for in the email subject.
Application procedures: Application entails both completing a form and sending an email containing a CV and application letter.

To stand out in the candidate pool:

Problem-Solving skills: Demonstrate your ability to innovate and solve problems, specifically within knowledge management.
Experience in NGO sector: If you have experience working within the NGO sector, particularly in Zimbabwe (given that there are many Ngo jobs in Zimbabwe), make sure to highlight that in your application to stand out.
Evidence of Self-motivation : Show instances where you've taken initiative, managed projects, or independently developed skills relevant to the role.

Things that might be missed by novice applicants from the perspective of the organization:

Experience with MOHCC and National AIDS Council: The organisation works closely with these bodies, and previous experience with MOHCC or the National AIDS Council might give an applicant an edge and should be highlighted.
Organization's funding structure: The organization gets funding from various funders, which could mean that experience dealing with similar funding structures might be desirable.
Creation of strategies for platform development and user engagement: It's easy to overlook by novice applicants. Experience of this skill set shows an understanding of user engagement, which can be a key part of knowledge management.