Knowledge Management Coordinator

The Knowledge Management Coordinator will facilitate ongoing exchange of information and communication among DPs and interact as requested with GoSL departments – primarily External Resources Department (ERD), National Planning Department (NPD) and Department of Project Management and Monitoring (DPMM) under close supervision. This will relate to the availability of an online information management system that is accessible to all DPs of projects and all the activities undertaken by DPs by thematic area. The Secretariat will mobilize the collaboration of DPs and consider efficient ways to meet GoSL and International Aid Transparency standards. 

The Knowledge Management Coordinator will; 

• Maintain the current DP web-based knowledge platform and under close guidance of the supervisor, research other available KM platforms with IT Service providers towards more interactive platforms. liaising closely with all concerned DPs.

• Contribute to the identification and promotion of different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge management and sharing, information provision.

• Ensure that information and data from the DPs are captured, documented, analyzed and reported in a results-based and timely manner. 


3. Operational support:

• She/he will support the Lead Consultant in the organization of meetings and events, reporting to members on minutes of meetings, and information sharing on meetings, events and other operational matters. 

• Reporting: Provide support to the Head of Office to prepare DP Secretariat’s monthly activity reports and to prepare other simple progress reports as per donor requirements.

4. Maldives 

The Knowledge Management Coordinator may occasionally be asked to support Colombo based DPs operating in the Maldives with information sharing and coordination support. 

• A minimum two (2) years of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in operations support or coordination roles . 

• Experience in organization of meetings / professional events;

• Fully proficient IT skills, including but not limited to the Microsoft Office suite of products and data management software and techniques, web management and setting up IT based knowledge platforms; 

• Familiarity with the work of development partners in Sri Lanka.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.