Senior Knowledge Management Officer (AfSA)
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The African Union is hiring a Senior Knowledge Management Officer for the African Space Agency (AfSA) in Cairo, Egypt. The role focuses on developing and implementing a knowledge management strategy for the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme, including digital platforms, multimedia content, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building. This is a fixed-term P3 contract position.
- Senior P3-level role at the African Union's African Space Agency
- Based in Cairo, Egypt with a fixed-term contract
- Focus on knowledge management strategy for Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme
- Includes digital platform management and multimedia content production
- Reports to the Programme Coordinator
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Original source description
Location: Cairo, Egypt.
- Negotiable
- Vacancies
- 1
- 24 Sep 2026
- Job Type
- Contract
- International
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- Job Description
- Purpose of Job
- To ensure the management, dissemination, and valorization of data and information as well as the sharing and promotion of knowledge, with the aim of establishing a continuous capitalization process from the outset of the programme, therefore, assuring its sustainability.
- Organization Information
- Reports to: Programme Coordinator.
- Directorate/Department: African Space Agency (AfSA).
- Job Grade: P3.
- Number of Positions: 1.
- Contract Type: Fixed Term.
- Main Functions
- Develop and implement a knowledge management strategy aimed at organizing, managing, disseminating, and capitalizing on the data, information, and knowledge generated by the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme.
- Produce and share information and publications at agreed frequencies to stakeholders and the wider public.
- Lead coordination of related SPP knowledge management and communications events.
- Ensure optimal operation of SPP digital platforms including the AfSA website and portals.
- Specific
Responsibilities
- Conduct an assessment of existing knowledge management practices.
- Identify and plan knowledge management priorities, both internally and externally.
- Develop a knowledge management strategy and action plan.
- Propose appropriate tools and mechanisms for the collection, management, dissemination, and capitalization of knowledge.
- Ensure the ownership and effective implementation of the knowledge management strategy and plan throughout the Programme lifecycle.
- Strengthen the internal teams' capacities on knowledge management practices and tools.
- Analyze existing documents and conduct consultations with key stakeholders to identify knowledge management needs and opportunities.
- Support the planning, production, dissemination, and evaluation of communication and knowledge management products to enhance awareness, understanding, and ownership of the mandate and results of the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme.
- Design and produce multimedia content (audiovisual, graphic, interactive) aimed at showcasing the knowledge generated by the programme, promoting its visibility, disseminating key messages, capitalizing on best practices, and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
- Improve and optimize existing digital platforms (website, social media, microsites) to ensure their performance, accessibility, and an enhanced user
Experience
for knowledge dissemination.
Deploy and monitor communication campaigns on social media, integrating knowledge-sharing approaches, with rigorous monitoring and evaluation through analytical tools, reporting, and dashboards.
Implement and lead the knowledge management strategy, ensuring its adoption and effective use by all stakeholders throughout the Programme lifecycle.
Organize training sessions or knowledge-sharing workshops to strengthen capacities in knowledge management and dissemination.
Ensure the integration of knowledge capitalization into program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, providing structured inputs to update logical framework indicators related to knowledge management results.
Develop and maintain a knowledge database, mapping key findings, outputs, and case studies that can contribute to the evidence base for decision-making and future programming.
Analyze and synthesize program results to provide strategic recommendations on how knowledge capitalized can be leveraged to inform future initiatives and policy dialogues.
Provide regular reporting through detailed monthly reports outlining activities undertaken, results achieved, progress made, and recommendations for continuous improvement, submitted to the Coordinator of the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisors.
Academic
Master's degree in communication, Marketing, Knowledge Management, Information Sciences, or any related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work
in knowledge management, knowledge capitalization and/or information management, preferably in the development sector, of which at least three (3) years must be at supervisory level.
OR
Bachelor's degree in communication, Marketing, Knowledge Management, Information Sciences, or any related field, with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work
in knowledge management, knowledge capitalization and/or information management, preferably in the development sector, of which at least three (3) years must be at supervisory level. Demonstrated
in developing various types of content, including blog posts, social media content, website copy and marketing materials, is also required.
Desired areas of
for candidates under either qualification pathway include:
Exposure to the work of international organizations or regional institutions on Africa-Europe joint space programmes.
Demonstrated
in implementing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) strategies to improve website visibility and traffic.
Demonstrated
in using Content Management Systems (CMS) to create, manage and publish website content.
in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data to support informed marketing decisions and assessing campaign performance.
Required Skills
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
Use strong political and diplomatic tact and skills to achieve documented objectives.
Work effectively with people from various backgrounds and in an environment where diversity is respected.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with top level stakeholders.
Identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
Knowledge of the space policies, strategic frameworks and reference documents of the European Union and the African Union.
Sound knowledge in the use of standard software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of design principles and relevant design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, to develop visually appealing communication and marketing materials.
Demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas and develop creative and effective marketing campaigns.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues, clients and other relevant stakeholders.
Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.
Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 93,485.15 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,106.72 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
How to Apply
Consideration will be given only to candidates who submit a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, via the official African Union careers page. The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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African Union
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The African Union (AU) is a continental intergovernmental organization made up of 55 African member states. It works through the African Union Commission and other organs to promote African integration, peace and security, democracy, sustainable development, trade, and cooperation among member states. For job seekers, AU roles may span policy, diplomacy, programme management, administration, communications, research, and development-focused work across Africa.
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