Consultancy-Development of Knowledge products ( GIZ ILG Project- R11202) (INT10289)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam GB- Iraq Program is looking for a consultant who will document the project ideas, approaches, tools and implemented activities. The consultant will come up with a detailed plan and skeletons of knowledge products.  The consultant will review the project documents (project proposal, MEAL framework), and carry out field visits, and meetings with partners, key selected project beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders including government officials.

The consultant needs to devise appropriate methodology and a set of actions for the development of knowledge products based on the essential knowledge management cycle. The following are the key steps that the consultant must take into account; The approach and methods should also be designed in accordance with these steps:

Knowledge Generation and Identification of the key stakeholders: The consultant needs to propose appropriate methodology for generation of knowledge. How to generate knowledge from the project/ through outcome monitoring survey, learning reviews, case studies, assessments, etc

Capturing Knowledge & deciding on the knowledge products and their purpose: The consultant need to identify appropriate knowledge products, such as case studies, lessons learned, project briefs, reports, studies, etc and their purpose.

Planning dissemination channels and events for the knowledge products: The consultant need to identify the appropriate channels for sharing and dissemination of knowledge products. How can the project use them? Which dissemination channels (radio, TV, Oxfam website, newspapers, social media, learning events, etc) are most suitable for which products, and for the target audiences

In general, the process of development of knowledge product should be participatory and should be in consultation with Oxfam and partner NGO, local government stakeholders and beneficiaries where needed.  The consultant should design the draft of the product and submits to Oxfam for final review and inputs. The consultant should work with designer for better formatting, diagram and inserting the photographs where necessary. After incorporating the inputs and comments of Oxfam and partner NGO, consultant will submit a final copy for the approval. Then Oxfam may print the copy as final knowledge products and will disseminate as necessary.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in humanitarian and development interventions on generation of various knowledge products (communication materials – digital & printed products) for international humanitarian organisations and donor agencies
• Demonstrated knowledge of preparing knowledge products, project documents, case stories, project approach papers and possess strong research/analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, monitoring and evaluation of WASH, livelihoods and Climate change -related report/books/research articles writing skills etc.
• Preference to advanced agree in social studies (public relations, communications, economics, management, etc)
• Excellent in written English and Good computing skills
• Experience and knowledge on the use of various media & communication channels (newspapers, articles, social media, etc)
• Should be able to meet the set deadlines.
• Commitment to safeguarding policy.
• Knowledge of the context in Iraq or in middle east and familiarity or direct experience working in Iraq or in the Middle East broadly

Following are not mandatory but desirable: 

• Familiarity or fluency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Experience of working modalities of Oxfam, is preferred.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply:

The interested parties should send all the required documents listed above to the address:    [email protected] 

Email Subject: Development of Knowledge products ( GIZ ILG Project- R11202)

Deadline for submission of offers: The deadline for submitting the offers is: 31 March 2024 (17:00 hr.)