Job Description:
The Research,
Learning and Knowledge Management Intern will
support the development of the regional research and Knowledge Management (KM)
strategy and coordinate implementation of various initiatives. The role
coordinates the generation, building, and sharing of knowledge to enhance child
wellbeing through WV programs. The role shall work closely with the Strategy
and Programme Quality department, with the support and coaching of the
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, and in collaboration with other teams and
leaders to support in the implementation and tracking of the
partnership/regional office learning agenda. The role shall support, in
collaboration with the communication and GAM units, the sharing of key updates,
reports, and success stories in line with the three focus areas (Impact,
Influence, and Income). The intern will also track the implementation of the
Box project for timely document updates that would ensure ease of access and
collaboration within (and across) teams.
Major Responsibilities
Support documentation, content creation and learning
(40%)
- Support mapping of NO and regional researches in
line with Research Agenda and Plans
- Support the development of summary research
findings with the related offices and/or units
- Review research and learning reports for quality
and compliance to set standards
- Research various topics and subjects as
assigned, including in providing data on indicators of interest
- Document research recommendations and track
their implementation, enabling agility in programming
- Provide technical support for quality research
where appropriate
- Support in packaging learning information and
publications
- Support quality documentation of regional
learning forums
- Producing reports, summaries, presentations, and
other materials to communicate findings and insights
- Support in meta-analysis of research projects
and evaluation reports
- Manage data base and information on university
and research institution partners.
Support review, updating and tracking Knowledge
Management platforms (35%)
- Provide technical support in content development
in the Strategy and Programme Quality and other departments
- Support in the review of files and resources
updated in Knowledge Management platforms, ensuring their quality and
usability.
- Collaborate with Knowledge Management Champions
in updating resources on related KM platforms
- Track the implementation of Knowledge Management
in line with the Critical to Quality framework
- Support to organize and maintain knowledge
repositories, such as databases, or document management systems.
- Support in setting up and managing Box folder
structures and naming in compliance to the WVI EARO Knowledge Management
Protocol
- Support development of questionnaire and data
collection on research and Km initiatives.
Support capacity building (15%)
- Provide technical support in the use of Box and
other Knowledge Management platforms including wvcentral, MS Teams, and
Onedrive amongst others
- Support staff orientation on the use of KM
platforms
Admin support and Others (10%)
- Handling scheduling, coordination, and other
administrative tasks related to learning and knowledge management
activities.
- Adherence to Ethical and Regulatory Standards:
Following ethical guidelines, ensuring research practices align with
established standards and regulations.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by
supervisor or designee from time to time
- Participate and contribute in committees and
task forces as may be signed from time to time
- Support and follow up communication with field
offices, GC and university partners.
- Organize scheduling and note taking for CHILD
advisory group engagements.
Qualifications
Required Professional
Experience
- A Masters Degree in research-related courses,
including but not limited to Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Project
Management, or any related field of study.
- Relevant and good exposure in the field
- Demonstrate ability to integrate Faith and
development in work and life
Required
Education, training, license, registration, and certification
- Must have good interpersonal and communication
skills.
- Must be well respected in society for Christian
values and professionalism.
- Good knowledge and commitment to WV’s ethos,
philosophy of work and CORE documents.
- Demonstrated Leadership skills evidenced by
previous leadership roles in a church, Christian Union and/or para church
organization.
- Recent East
African graduate eligible to work in Kenya are encouraged to apply
- Must possess sound biblical beliefs.
Preferred
Knowledge and Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills, independent
judgment, and the ability to be flexible as the demands and priorities
change.
- Commitment to continuous learning and
willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of
development.
- Strong interpersonal skills, as well as written
and verbal communication skills.
- Graduates who are practicing Christians from
bible believing and recognized church or fellowship.
- Graduates who are willing to commit their time
on the program for the entire year.
- Graduates with demonstrated good character,
honesty, high competency and generally in good physical and emotional
health.
How to
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