TSHIP is firmly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and fair employment practices, both of which are integral parts of the project’s recruitment and employment policies. When there is a vacancy, TSHIP recruits by placing a job announcement in widely-distributed publications. Each announcement includes a description of the position, the qualifications required, the procedure for applying, and other pertinent information. Copies of announcements are also available in this section of the TSHIP website. What follows is general information about the types of employment opportunities currently available at TSHIP.
JOB TITLE: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT
LOCATION: BAUCHI, SOKOTO
FUNCTIONS/KEY RESULTS EXPECTED
o Assist in developing content (reports, stories, best practices, summaries of activities, calendars of events) for dissemination internally or externally;
o Contribute to managing information flow and efficient access to information by providing regular content for the TSHIP website and intranet site;
o Implement state-level KM support activities promoting health care systems strengthening and build capacity within appropriate state institutions to develop and implement KM strategies
o Work closely with state M&E, and SO teams to monitor progress towards the delivery of program outputs, illustrating impact and providing evidence on a quarterly basis, by ensuring strategic reporting in appropriate formats for diverse audiences.
o Ensure all state-level generated program documentation including consultancy reports, trip reports, and printed materials are presented in the required TSHIP format ensuring compliance with the TSHIP visual identity and style guidelines. (All reports must be captured for inclusion in the document database).
o Initiate and maintain an up-to-date project library at the state level
o Lead the development and maintenance of state-level project dissemination lists
o Build helpdesk knowledge base on technical issues, solutions, questions and answers;
o Perform other duties as required
SKILL SET
EDUCATION:
o Bachelors degree and three years of publications dissemination, communications coordination, or writing experience
o Familiarity with social media and other technology that may serve as useful dissemination tools
o Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting
o Ability to work well as part of a team and ability to work with limited supervision
o Computer proficiency, including MS Office applications and internet research skills
o Graphics design proficiency, including Photoshop, InDesign, CorelDraw
o Excellent written and verbal English skills required
EXPERIENCE:
o Experience with USAID and/or other donor agencies highly desirable
o Knowledge of MNCH/FP/RH issues
o Work experience: 3-4years
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply below with application letters and recent curriculum vitae before the closing date
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th November, 2011
JSI is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our web site www.tshipnigeria.org for more details on the organization.