Technical Director of Knowledge Management

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Responsibilities:

• Provide overarching strategic leadership for communications, knowledge management (KM), and website workstreams to ensure high-quality implementation and alignment with project goals.
• Develop and execute coordinated communication strategies and outreach campaigns, including those tied to major conferences and events.
• Oversee the creation of knowledge and communication products (e.g., newsletters, learning briefs, case studies) and data-driven visualizations (e.g., infographics, story maps).
• Maintain repositories of key messages, proof points, and statistics for internal and external communications.
• Support the integration of cross-cutting themes (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion) into communications.
• Lead the design, development, and management of content for USAID knowledge management platforms and intranet websites.
• Oversee website maintenance and the creation of interactive features such as dashboards and databases to enhance KM capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership in developing and implementing KM strategies, frameworks, and learning agendas.
• Support the curation, synthesis, and dissemination of KM products to facilitate access, learning, and adaptive management.
• Monitor KM analytics to inform user-centric approaches and decision-making.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to capture and curate content for effective knowledge sharing.
• Explore the use of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, NLP) to enhance KM activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.  
• At least 8 years of knowledge management and organizational learning experience working on complex international development programs.
• At least 4 years of knowledge management and organizational learning team lead experience.  
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects.  
• Expertise in developing and implementing a wide range of knowledge management and organizational learning activities, including knowledge products, website development, digital campaigns (e.g., e-newsletters, social media strategy, traditional media engagement, success stories) as well as written collateral and products.
• Experience developing complex knowledge management systems in International Development contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in both strategic planning and adaptive management, including the USAID principles of collaboration, learning, and adapting. 
• Experience with online and face-to-face approaches (e.g. workshops, webinars) to knowledge management and learning.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to establish strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in web-based technology, social media, and digital strategy.  
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team with a high degree of sensitivity and cultural competence.