JOB VACANCY

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) is a non-governmental organization supporting human rights and governance initiatives, invites application from Bangladeshi nationals for the following positions:

Coordinator- Knowledge Management

Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinator- Knowledge Management will support Research and Knowledge Management activities and have the following responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of  knowledge management strategy and its implementation for MJF and create knowledge hub for human rights & governance issues in Bangladesh
  • Create a system for capturing and documenting key successful interventions of MJF and work with the communications unit to package them into knowledge products such as success stories, report and newsletters for dissemination to stakeholder audience within and outside Bangladesh   
  • Develop a comprehensive mapping of rights and governance data and information sources, with specific institutional roles and responsibilities, and systems and processes for collecting, managing, and sharing data and information with policy makers and other stakeholders. 
  • Develop a fully operational knowledge management system in which relevant data information and knowledge on MJF Programs and issues pertaining to rights and governance in Bangladesh, are systematically obtain, upgrade and disseminated internally and externally to counterpart partners, donors, media, academics  and other stakeholders as appropriate.  
  • Conduct research, lessons learned study and documenting best practices of MJF interventions
  • Oversee capacity building and support for internal knowledge gaining, management and sharing
  • Support development of staff, consultants and key partners and teammates to become “knowledge professionals” through the identification of learning opportunities to ensure development of professional expertise and advice on all aspects of knowledge management as required.
  • Manage and organize knowledge sharing events through adopting innovative methods/tools within and outside of the organization.

Educational Qualification:    
Advanced university degree in social and behavioural sciences, development research, or development planning, social policy research and analysis, or international development.

Key competencies:

  • Ability to promote knowledge management and a learning environment in the office based on   sound personal knowledge on research and documentation.
  • Research skills, and evidence of an understanding of the policy agenda
  • In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Bangla
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to represent MJF effectively  in different forums and networks
  • Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communications skills

Experience and skill:   

  • Minimum 15 years professional experience with research and development organizations.
  • Proven experience in designing and development of knowledge management systems, organizational development, or organizational/systems change management.
  • Experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research independently
  • Data presentation skill with visualisation and dissemination of learning for different users and audiences
  • Research credential and publication in reputed journal will be given preference.  
  • Exposure and practical experience on human rights and good governance.

Remuneration- Attractive Salary package will be offered for the deserving candidate for both the positions  

The position is based in Dhaka with minimum 30% of time travel outside of Dhaka.

Interested candidates with above requirements are requested to submit their curriculum vitae along with a cover letter with last/present monthly salary drawn to The Coordinator-HR & Admin, Manusher Jonno Foundation, House # 22, Road # 04, Block – F, Banani, Dhaka–1213 by 14th November, 2017.

Note:  Women are particularly encouraged to apply for this position ◪ Any persuasion will disqualify the candidate ◪ Only short listed candidates shall be invited for the interview ◪ Please write the position applied for at the top of the envelope.