SNV
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CommunicationandKnowledgeManagementAdvisor
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“Communication and Knowledge Management Advisor at SNV. Skills: Communication, Knowledge Management. creating and executing effective communication plans. leading and managing all communication activities”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance the organization's reputation; maintain brand across; raise awareness; promote stakeholder engagement; support the mission and success of SNV; Contribute to the overall project learning agenda; improving performance; scaling up success; influencing; track results and impacts of Knowledge Management activities
Industry & Context.
Ability and willingness to travel in the others West Africa countries.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in communication, Knowledge Management, Journalism, Public Policy, International Development, or related or Bachelor's plus substantial leadership experience., Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in communication and/or Knowledge, Demonstrated success translating field results for policy and practitioner audiences., command of digital ecosystems (web/SharePoint/WordPress, analytics, SEO, social, digital asset management and Artificial Intelligence (Adobe CC, Caneva)., Excellent writing/editing; multicultural fluency is an, Fluency in speaking and writing English and French
Nice to Have
Experience in Agriculture technologies, Soil Fertility Management is an, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with, Experience in multicultural & multilingual
What You'll Do.
creating and executing effective communication plans
leading and managing all communication activities
developing all communication materials
driving innovation and continuous improvement in communication efforts
managing communication during times of change or crisis
enhancing the organization's reputation
maintain brand across
promote stakeholder engagement
Contribute to the overall project learning agenda
advising the SNV Soil Values project Management Unit
coordinating role in the collection/development of evidence and knowledge products
Support all communication activities with country teams and Soil Values communication
Support/contribute to build and implement Soil Values internal communication
in close collaboration with the MCPM
the compilation and editing of material for Soil Values annual highlights and program
Support the development and implementation of a content management strategy for the Soil Values program
including a digital strategy for social media channels (track records
and other digital communication products) in collaboration with the others communication specialists.
Ensure the proper use of the Soil Values brand identity and policy and values by the
Ensure visibility of program results
and partnerships across national
and global platforms.
Support the preparation of communication outputs for donor reporting and external
Coordinate communication efforts with consortium partners (IFDC
WUR) and relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with the consortium communication specialists and contribute to the implementation of Soil Value Knowledge Management
Support countries teams – Integrate (including GESI) to develop knowledge
learnings (good practices
and lessons learned) and share with the Communication Lead of Soil
Facilitate knowledge capture
and sharing of best practices
Establish mechanisms for internal learning
and adaptive management within the
Initiate strategic partnerships with projects to support the implementation of Knowledge Management initiatives with clear linkages to improving performance
promoting innovations
Develop sustainable approaches to content generation
and information to promote a culture of continuous knowledge development and
Identify indicators and monitoring methods to track results and impacts of Knowledge Management activities and coordinate knowledge sharing-related monitoring & evaluation and reporting efforts of Soil Values.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support all communication activities with country teams; Support/contribute, in close collaboration with the MCPM, the compilation and editing of material for Soil Values annual highlights and program; Support the development and implementation of a content management strategy for the Soil Values program, including a digital strategy for social media channels (track records, newsletters, and other digital communication products) in collaboration with the others communication specialists.; Coordinate communication efforts with consortium partners (IFDC, WUR) and relevant stakeholders.; Collaborate with the consortium communication specialists; Support countries teams – Integrate (including GESI) to develop knowledge, learnings (good practices, case studies, and lessons learned) and share with the Communication Lead of Soil; Establish mechanisms for internal learning, reflection, and adaptive management within the; Initiate strategic partnerships with projects to support the implementation of Knowledge Management initiatives
Communication Scope
Excellent writing/editing; multicultural fluency; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; build relationships
Full Job Description
SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all. Our CARE principles—Committed to Impact , Adaptive to Context , Respecting Differences , and Expertise in Practice —are at the heart of who we are and the work we do. These principles are embedded in our vision, mission, and strategy, which serve as our compass guiding us towards 2030. Overall Project Background The Dutch government, through the Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS), is supporting efforts to improve food security and sustainable soil fertility management as part of its sustainable development agenda. In this context, a consortium composed of IFDC, SNV, and Wageningen University (WUR) received funding to implement the Soil Values Program (2024–2033). The program aims to sustainably manage soil fertility and health to increase agricultural productivity while strengthening the resilience of smallholder farmers in the Sahel, including women, men, youth, and other underserved groups, in the face of climate change. Soil Values focuses on three main axes of change: * Agroecology * Inclusive market development (markets and finance) * Enabling environment (institutions and policies) The consortium collaborates with several international research institutions, including IITA, CIFO
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