Sr. Knowledge Manager

Minimum Experience Required

6 to 10 years and above of overall experience in Consulting / Policy Research in the mentioned fields etc. with at least 4 years of experience in reputed organization projects.

She or he should have expertise in at least two of the following areas:

• Evidence-based policy design in health or education sectors
• Education and skill development
• Public health and nutrition
• Gender based issues

Role & responsibilities

1. To contribute to the preparation of the Annual Action Plans of the Resource Group

2.To participate in the Business Development activities such as -

a) Liaison with key officials of the government departments and prospective organizations by submitting proposals on a proactive basis

b) Preparing or contributing to the preparation of concept notes, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs)

c) Planning and implementing the BD activities as finalized by the superior officers of the Resource Group

d) Updating the superior officers of the Resource Group on the progress of the BD activities assigned / planned

3.Participate in business development by managing and winning proposals for international and national agencies and UN, World Bank aidfunded tenders/assignments

4.Contribute innovative approaches and methodologies to proposals and programmes

5.To contribute to the preparation of project plans and schedules for the projects assigned

6.To execute project activities such as designing of survey tools/questionnaires, conducting secondary research, collecting primary data through field visits, orienting and monitoring field teams, systemic data collation, data analysis & interpretation, draft and final report preparation, presentation to client and other stakeholders, etc. as per the project plans and schedules

7.To contribute to the preparation of the Annual Action Plans of the Resource Group

8.To give inputs and guidance to the subordinate officers in executing projects / assigned activities

9.To sort out any issues emerging during the implementation of the projects and escalate the same, in case they need intervention of the superior officers

10.To participate in Monthly Reviews / Milestone Reviews to update the superior officers of the Resource Group on the status of assigned activities

11.To interact regularly with the clients and realize payments, as per the agreed upon Schedules of Payments

12.To prepare appropriate knowledge resources such as project case studies, project data sheets, updated CVs of the Resource Group etc., on closure of the projects

13.To assist the superior officers of the Resource Group in identifying renowned organizations / consultants, working in the focus areas of the Resource Group

14.To participate in the publication activities of the Resource Group, such as research studies, case studies, paper presentations and publications

15.To take care of required correspondence with the clients, prospecting organizations etc. and maintain related files

16.To offer required support to the internal CGG Developmental Activities

17.To work with other team members in achieving organization objectives

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to discharge responsibility by the superiors from time to time.