Plans and oversees the implementation of learning and knowledge management activities needed to organize and share information in support of stabilization efforts in Somalia;
Develops and advance USAID's learning agenda to guide program interventions;
Leads consultations and research with implementing partners and other USAID stakeholders to better understand the design, casual pathways and implementation conditions underlying promising program results;
Mobilizes experts to respond to task requests, furnishes the required reports to USAID, and meets with the COR and activity managers as necessary;
Supports Somali counterparts in their communications, learning, and knowledge management capacity and outreach. Required Skills & Experience:
Technical leadership, capacity, and experience to provide vision, direction, and leadership to learning and knowledge management activities;
An advanced degree in a relevant field, such as peace-building, international development, international affairs, law, business, communications, social work, journalism, knowledge management, adult learning, instructional design and teaching, or a related area;
At least five years of progressively responsible work experience the area of knowledge management;
Two or more years of experience working with online communities and web-based systems for knowledge sharing and/or collaboration;
Familiarity with the key principles of post-conflict development, peacebuilding, statebuilding, and/or resilience;
Demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing;
Experience facilitating host-country ownership of communications and outreach products, and building capacity of colleagues and counterparts on communications practices;
Somali language skills preferred, but not required. Success Factors:
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change;
Strong communication and organizational skills;
Ability to coordinate and lead team members;
Excellent interpersonal skill, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team;
Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems;
Ability to work independently and as part of a group;
