Knowledge Management Specialist job at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
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Knowledge Management Specialist
2026-05-06T11:24:38+00:00
African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Computer & IT, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations, Communications, Media, Writing
KES
MONTH
2026-05-20T17:00:00+00:00
8

Responsibilities or duties

  • Lead the design and operationalisation of a practical, user-friendly knowledge management system for the MoEP Research and Knowledge Management Unit.
  • Develop and institutionalise tools, SOPs, and processes to support effective knowledge capture, organisation, and use.
  • Curate and synthesise relevant evidence to inform policy and decision-making.
  • Deliver hands-on training and mentorship to build sustainable in-house capacity.
  • Support stakeholder engagement, policy processes, and knowledge translation efforts.
  • Contribute to project coordination, learning, and reporting within the AFIDEP–MoEP partnership.
  • Systematically map and track knowledge needs across the energy sector, with a primary focus on renewable energy and relevant climate and health linkages.
  • Identify and curate relevant data, evidence, and information from national, regional, and global sources to populate and maintain the database.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between MoEP and AFIDEP, attending project management meetings and contributing to project monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities.

Qualifications or requirements 

  • A Master’s degree in Information Science, Knowledge Management, Library Studies, Information Technology, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a closely related field.
  • Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database software or knowledge management platforms, and document management tools (e.g., SharePoint or equivalent). Experience with data visualisation tools is an advantage.
  • Strong data literacy, including the ability to organise, interpret, and present information clearly.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured reports, briefing notes, and training materials.

Experience needed

  • A minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience in knowledge management, information management, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, setting up, or managing knowledge databases or information management systems, preferably within a government institution, research organisation, or development sector context.
  • Experience organising and curating knowledge from multiple sources to serve the needs of a team or institution.
  • Experience delivering training or mentorship to build knowledge management capacity

Desirable

  • Familiarity with AI-powered knowledge tools and other free digital tools for information retrieval and organisation.
  • Prior experience working within a government ministry, department, or agency (MDA) in Kenya.
  • Familiarity with Kenya’s energy sector or energy and climate policy processes at national or regional level.
  • Experience in a secondment, embedded, or knowledge broker role within a government institution.
  • Experience working with or supporting national technical working groups or similar government-led coordination platforms.
* Lead the design and operationalisation of a practical, user-friendly knowledge management system for the MoEP Research and Knowledge Management Unit. * Develop and institutionalise tools, SOPs, and processes to support effective knowledge capture, organisation, and use. * Curate and synthesise relevant evidence to inform policy and decision-making. * Deliver hands-on training and mentorship to build sustainable in-house capacity. * Support stakeholder engagement, policy processes, and knowledge translation efforts. * Contribute to project coordination, learning, and reporting within the AFIDEP–MoEP partnership. * Systematically map and track knowledge needs across the energy sector, with a primary focus on renewable energy and relevant climate and health linkages. * Identify and curate relevant data, evidence, and information from national, regional, and global sources to populate and maintain the database. * Serve as the primary liaison between MoEP and AFIDEP, attending project management meetings and contributing to project monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite * Proficiency in database software or knowledge management platforms * Proficiency in document management tools (e.g., SharePoint or equivalent) * Data visualisation tools (advantage) * Strong data literacy * Ability to organise, interpret, and present information clearly * Excellent written and spoken English * Ability to produce clear, well-structured reports, briefing notes, and training materials * Familiarity with AI-powered knowledge tools and other free digital tools for information retrieval and organisation (desirable) * Familiarity with Kenya’s energy sector or energy and climate policy processes at national or regional level (desirable)
* Master’s degree in Information Science, Knowledge Management, Library Studies, Information Technology, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a closely related field. * 3 years’ relevant professional experience in knowledge management, information management, or a closely related field. * Demonstrated experience designing, setting up, or managing knowledge databases or information management systems, preferably within a government institution, research organisation, or development sector context. * Experience organising and curating knowledge from multiple sources to serve the needs of a team or institution. * Experience delivering training or mentorship to build knowledge management capacity. * Prior experience working within a government ministry, department, or agency (MDA) in Kenya (desirable). * Experience in a secondment, embedded, or knowledge broker role within a government institution (desirable). * Experience working with or supporting national technical working groups or similar government-led coordination platforms (desirable).
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Knowledge Management Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Computer & IT, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations, Communications, Media, Writing]

Jobs at:
African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 20 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities or duties

  • Lead the design and operationalisation of a practical, user-friendly knowledge management system for the MoEP Research and Knowledge Management Unit.
  • Develop and institutionalise tools, SOPs, and processes to support effective knowledge capture, organisation, and use.
  • Curate and synthesise relevant evidence to inform policy and decision-making.
  • Deliver hands-on training and mentorship to build sustainable in-house capacity.
  • Support stakeholder engagement, policy processes, and knowledge translation efforts.
  • Contribute to project coordination, learning, and reporting within the AFIDEP–MoEP partnership.
  • Systematically map and track knowledge needs across the energy sector, with a primary focus on renewable energy and relevant climate and health linkages.
  • Identify and curate relevant data, evidence, and information from national, regional, and global sources to populate and maintain the database.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between MoEP and AFIDEP, attending project management meetings and contributing to project monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities.

Qualifications or requirements 

  • A Master’s degree in Information Science, Knowledge Management, Library Studies, Information Technology, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a closely related field.
  • Strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database software or knowledge management platforms, and document management tools (e.g., SharePoint or equivalent). Experience with data visualisation tools is an advantage.
  • Strong data literacy, including the ability to organise, interpret, and present information clearly.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured reports, briefing notes, and training materials.

Experience needed

  • A minimum of 3 years’ relevant professional experience in knowledge management, information management, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, setting up, or managing knowledge databases or information management systems, preferably within a government institution, research organisation, or development sector context.
  • Experience organising and curating knowledge from multiple sources to serve the needs of a team or institution.
  • Experience delivering training or mentorship to build knowledge management capacity

Desirable

  • Familiarity with AI-powered knowledge tools and other free digital tools for information retrieval and organisation.
  • Prior experience working within a government ministry, department, or agency (MDA) in Kenya.
  • Familiarity with Kenya’s energy sector or energy and climate policy processes at national or regional level.
  • Experience in a secondment, embedded, or knowledge broker role within a government institution.
  • Experience working with or supporting national technical working groups or similar government-led coordination platforms.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter and detailed CV (including three referees) by 20 May 2026, quoting “Knowledge Management Specialist” in the subject line.

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, May 20 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 06-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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