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The Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) Nigeria, an affiliate of the University of Maryland Baltimore, is a Non-Governmental Organization funded by the U.S Government through the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Our purpose is to provide the administrative infrastructure for sizable and sustained operations outside of the U.S.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Knowledge Management Expert

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• We are seeking to recruit a Knowledge Manager to support our expanding portfolio.
• The responsibilities of this position are to develop, plan, implement, synthesize and manage the knowledge management system to foster efficiency through reuse, facilitate creativity and innovation
• This position is expected to function independently, exercise discretion, and contribute to assignments and projects that require significant evaluation, originality, and ingenuity.

Key Functions

• Capture, organize, document and share UMB, CIHEB and PHIA knowledge internally and externally to UMB’s multi-stakeholders.
• Set up and maintain and update MGIC Nigeria’s knowledge management system in collaboration with the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s global knowledge management systems.
• Curate or assist in administering sections of internal knowledge management systems
• Serve as a member of CIHEB Knowledge Management task team and participate in regular meetings.
• Support the creation of guidelines, create a system for all CIHEB staff to explain the purpose and use of our frequently used knowledge sharing systems.
• Serve as a contact for questions about program management and knowledge sharing systems
• Regularly assist with planning and facilitating webinars, workshops, seminars, and training on various technical topics.
• Development effective and efficient tools for standardized materials.

Qualifications
Education:

• B.Sc in Social Science, Public Health and Master of Library or Information Science or Social Science or related field.

Skills:

• MS office – high proficiency
• Problem-solving skills
• Metadata or archiving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• international travel required
• Self-motivated, agile, innovative and resourceful.

Application Closing Date
20th January, 2021.

Application Instruction

• Qualified and interested applicants should submit a single Microsoft Word-formatted or PDF document consisting of a cover letter, CV, citizenship information, and salary expectations.
• Please identify the location and position for which you are applying in the subject line.
• Please note that MGIC will not sponsor work permits for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the location designated in the job posting.
• Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted.
• Applications will be considered as received.
• No phone calls, please.