Mid-level Knowledge Management Expert & Market Systems Advisor Vacancy at Swisscontact

Under the supervision of the SET Team Leader, the Mid-level Knowledge Management Expert & Market Systems Advisor will: Knowledge Management and Learning (70%)

• Spearhead the development of Knowledge Management (KM) processes to support the senior management of SET in knowledge capitalization and fully lead the subsequent operationalization by implementing all related interventions and activities.
• Synthesize and capitalize information from monitoring and programmatic activities and produce actionable reports, learning materials, best practices, and policy briefs while collaborating closely with the related SET team members
• Lead the facilitation of knowledge-sharing initiatives, including learning workshops, with internal and external stakeholders and ensure learning is embedded within the organization and partners.
• Manage the communication coordinator in accordance with the yearly plan of operation and budget and oversee the production of case studies, success stories, and communication materials.
• Lead the process of showcasing impact and results through the dissemination of produced learning products amongst relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure externalization and sharing of knowledge.

Advice on Market System Support Functions (30%)

• Advice the SET team on approaches to improve market system support functions within the SET project to strengthen the implementation of non-formal vocational skills development programmes.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of interventions related to market system support functions, including access to finance, business development services, mentors and market information, in close collaboration with the related SET team members. erBp4MY B2wwdt
• Facilitate partnerships between youth businesses, non-formal vocational training providers, value chain actors as well as local public and private service providers to identify gaps and cocreate sustainable solutions.
• Monitor the progress of interventions related to market system support functions and recommend adaptive strategies for improvement.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in development studies, international development, economics, social science, or any other relevant discipline.
• Experience in designing and implementing KM approaches in the context of international development cooperation.
• Experience in market systems development, vocational training facilitation, or enterprise development, if possible, in an African context.
• Strong analytical, synthesis and writing skills for capitalization of knowledge.
• Proven capacity building skills; first leadership experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex information into practical insights; knowing Swahili would be an advantage.
• Excellent ability to use Microsoft office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to live and work in semi-urban African settings; experience in East Africa would be an added advantage.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas and references. Please apply exclusively online. Application deadline is April 15, 2025.