Knowledge Management Officer

This position is within the Library & Archives (L&A) of the United Nations Office  role serves as project manager for the Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) renovations, impacting public areas, offices, and collection storage. The incumbent reports to the Chiefs of the Institutional Memory Section and Library Services Section.

The primary purpose of this role is to manage the Library and Archives' Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) renovations, overseeing project planning, risk management, logistics, and operations during building closures and collection moves. The incumbent will also contribute to designing the knowledge systems framework for future services, develop and maintain the monitoring and evaluation framework, and support change management. Additionally, the role involves managing partnerships, providing substantive support to management, supervising staff, drafting reports, coordinating communication, and representing the Library & Archives.

Manage the Library and Archives' Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) renovations, including project planning, risk management, logistics, and operations for collection moves and safety. Assist management with coordination, reporting, and follow-up during renovations and in designing the future knowledge systems framework. Oversee partnership frameworks by mapping stakeholders, liaising with experts, and proposing strategies to maintain the Library & Archives as a global study centre.

Develop and maintain the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework, including suggesting analytical approaches and leading task groups for application testing. Provide change management support and substantive assistance to management, including staff supervision, budget and performance reporting, communication coordination, and representing the organization.

An advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate) in information management, library science, archival sciences, social sciences, or a related field is required. A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may substitute for an advanced degree in the specified fields.

A minimum of seven years of international experience in library or archives management, or programme/project management in knowledge services, is required. Experience managing library/archives renovations or moves, complex stakeholder projects, and developing institutional partnerships is desirable.

• Professionalism
• Communication
• Client Orientation
• Information Management
• Knowledge Management
• Library/Archives Operations
• Research
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management

English, French