Programme Officer- Knowledge Management at World Food Programme

Maseru, Maseru, Lesotho -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Knowledge Management, Capacity Strengthening, Strategic Leadership, Planning, Coordination, External Engagement, Partnerships, Content Management, Taxonomy, Communications, Documentation, Reporting, Training, Technical Support, Program Design, Implementation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 12 November 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 South Africa Standard Time (Maseru) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities. A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe. We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). Lead and coordinate knowledge management activities across the IACoV Phase II project and the broader WFP Lesotho Country Strategic Plan (CSP). This strategic role will ensure that knowledge products, learning processes, and institutional memory are effectively embedded into programme design, implementation, and reporting. The candidate will ensure that the Knowledge Management strategy is regularly updated and effectively implemented in alignment with the prevailing Adaptation Fund policies, Climate Change Policy and CSP. To be based in Maseru and reports to Project Coordinator KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Strategic Leadership · Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of WFP Lesotho’s Knowledge Management (KM) strategy. · Ensure alignment with the Country Strategic Plan and IACoV II objectives. 2. Planning and Coordination · Update and implement KM workplans in collaboration with communications, programme focal points, and government partners. · Coordinate joint learning activities with CO stakeholders and ensure integration of latest programmatic knowledge into training portfolios. 3. Capacity Strengthening · Design and deliver functional training to enhance KM capacity among WFP staff, project teams, and government counterparts. · Provide technical support to MEF and MAFSN on KM systems and practices. 4. External Engagement and Partnerships · Integrate KM activities into broader engagement strategies with NGOs, academia, and national institutions. · Support technical assistance efforts and promote adaptive learning across sectors. 5. Content Management and Taxonomy · Oversee mapping and classification of content relevant to WFP, Adaptation Fund, MEF, and MAFSN. · Identify gaps, manage deletions, and re-tag documents using updated corporate taxonomy. 6. Communications and Platforms · Collaborate with communications teams to manage newsletters and ensure consistent updates across WFP, MEF, and MAFSN platforms. · Coordinate content updates on WFP’s corporate website and internal platforms. 7. Documentation and Reporting • Consolidate project documentation including success stories, newsletters, and periodic reports. • Ensure timely development of country briefs and donor-required publications. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Advanced Degree in Information Management, Communications, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Knowledge Management, or Organizational Learning. Or first degree with added years' of experience. Experience: A minimum of three years of professional experience in the knowledge management field, preferably within government institutions and donor-funded projects. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org NO FEE DISCLAIMER The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application Only shortlisted candidates will be notified All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service. If you used to have an account on our previous platform, please note that you will need to create a new account for future applications. However, this change will not affect any ongoing recruitment processes. To ensure that WFP is able to deliver on its mandate, a range of contract types exist depending on the duration and nature of work. Find out more here. Our greatest strength is the people working around the world providing access to nutritious food and promoting lasting solutions to those we serve. WFP provides its staff with meaningful and impactful careers, continuous learning and training, and a multicultural and stimulating work environment. WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability. The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change. Read more about WFP’s history here, and WFP’s mission here Want to hear what it’s like working for WFP? 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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate knowledge management activities across the IACoV Phase II project and the broader WFP Lesotho Country Strategic Plan. Ensure that knowledge products, learning processes, and institutional memory are effectively embedded into programme design, implementation, and reporting.