Knowledge Management Officer and Communications Officer at Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Job Purpose

• The Knowledge Management Officer will work under the M&E Specialist and lead the design and implementation of a robust knowledge management system to capture, organize, and disseminate project insights, innovations, and lessons learned. The role will foster a culture of learning across INReMP stakeholders, facilitate knowledge exchange, and ensure that evidence and experiences inform policy, practice, and scale-up. The Officer will work closely with technical teams, implementing partners, and communication Officer to ensure strategic alignment and accessibility of knowledge products.

 Key Responsibilities

 Knowledge Management Systems and Learning

• Develop and operationalize a comprehensive knowledge management strategy aligned with INReMP’s learning agenda.
• Organize learning events, workshops, and peer-to-peer exchanges to promote cross-component learning.
• Train project staff, county teams, and partners on knowledge management principles, tools, and documentation techniques.

Documentation and Communication

• Develop and implement a comprehensive INReMP communication and visibility strategy.
• Document success stories, case studies, indigenous knowledge, and technical innovations from field implementation while ensuring inclusive representation of youth, women, and marginalized groups in communication outputs.
• Maintain a centralized and user-friendly repository of project reports, studies, tools, and other knowledge assets.
• Develop and disseminate knowledge products including policy briefs, press releases, newsletters, technical notes, brochures and multimedia content
• Manage project communication platforms (e.g., website, social media) in collaboration with communication specialists.
• Support communities in capturing and preserving indigenous knowledge relevant to natural resource management.
• Manage programme branding in line with IFAD and Ministry guidelines.
• Coordinate media engagements, interviews, and press briefings.

Evidence-Based Planning and Decision-Making

• Liaise with technical teams to identify knowledge gaps, learning needs, and opportunities for documentation.
• Monitor communication impact and adjust strategies based on feedback and analytics.

Partnerships and Knowledge Networks

• Develop and promote user-friendly knowledge sharing platforms and feedback mechanisms.
• Establish partnerships with other projects, institutions, and networks to facilitate knowledge exchange and joint learning.
• Represent INReMP in national and regional knowledge management forums, communities of practice, and learning alliances.

 Other Duties

• Undertake any other duties assigned by the NPC.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Knowledge Management, Development Studies, Journalism, Public Relations or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Knowledge Management, Organizational Learning, or related discipline is an asset.

Applicable Professional Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in knowledge management, documentation, development communication, and learning within GoK/donorfunded programmes
• Proven experience in synthesizing and disseminating development lessons, preferably in natural resource management or rural development contexts.
• Familiarity with GoK/donor-funded project environments and multi-stakeholder coordination

 Competencies and Skills

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills across diverse formats and audiences.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills for learning events and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of inclusive communication and rural development contexts.
• Proven skills in content creation preferably using social media, media relations, and digital storytelling.
• Proficiency in knowledge management software, digital platforms, graphic design, photography, video editing tools and collaborative tools is an asset.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into accessible and actionable formats.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of local languages in the Programme counties is an asset.