Overview
Join AIR as a Knowledge Management and Evidence Synthesis Director (Pillar 2) with our International Development Division (IDD) and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.
Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:
- Agriculture, food, and nutrition
- Early childhood development and education
- Refugees and migration
- Social protection
- Water, sanitation, and infrastructure
- Women's empowerment
- Workforce development
Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.
AIR is currently seeking a Knowledge Management and Evidence Synthesis Director (Pillar 2) for the anticipated USAID-funded Optimizing Food Assistance Programs, Processes, and Products for Nutrition (O3P) activity. The activity will re-emphasize programming aspects of food assistance-driven nutrition programs while focusing on product optimization and process improvement. The activity closely aligns with AIR’s mission to generate and use evidence to contribute to a better/more equitable world and AIR’s areas of expertise in designing and implementing impact evaluations and evidence syntheses in international development. The project involves a strong emphasis on research, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation to contribute to evidence-based policy.
The position is contingent upon award. Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for the position include:
- Spearhead the development and implementation of strategies and activities under Pillar 2, ensuring alignment with the O3P’s overall objectives.
- Manage information and accrued knowledge to create, share, and use both efficiently and strategically for an international community of users, leveraging the existing ecosystem of platforms and tools.
- Foster strong networks and communities of practice to facilitate learning and innovation within the realm of food assistance.
- Collaborate with a diverse array of partners and stakeholders, leveraging existing platforms and tools to enhance knowledge management and evidence utilization.
- Provide technical oversight of all Pillar II deliverables, ensuring they meet the project’s quality standards and USAID expectations.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
- PhD degree or MSc in a relevant field such as Information Science, Knowledge Management, Economics, Public Health, or International Development.
- Proven leadership in knowledge management and evidence syntheses in international development research and evaluation.
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in knowledge management and systematic reviews, preferably in sectors related to food assistance, nutrition, or international development.
- Knowledge of evidence-based programming in international development.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing effective knowledge management strategies in complex programs.
- Experience in working with USAID or other international donor-funded projects is desirable but not required.
Skills:
- Proficient in knowledge management tools and platforms.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Capacity for strategic thinking and planning.
- Proficiency in English.
- Knowledge of additional languages is a plus but not required.
Disclosures:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $160,000 to $195,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.
AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
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