Newly created! An NGO aimed at combating climate change requires a Policy and Knowledge Management Specialist to support and enhance their policy, knowledge management, and monitoring & evaluation functions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of key strategies within the organisation. You will play a vital role in coordinating and managing technical policy, overseeing knowledge management, and supporting monitoring and evaluation processes across the organisation. 3- 6 month contract or contract to permanent. London South East or Scotland considered.
Primary Responsibilities:
Policy and Knowledge Management:
- Coordinate and manage the organisation’s technical policies, ensuring up-to-date documentation and correct governance procedures are always in place.
- Work closely with the technical team to oversee technical policies and knowledge management systems.
- Assist in establishing and organising the policy directorate, facilitating and coordinating between divisions and departments.
- Manage policy documents within SharePoint.
Knowledge Management:
- Collaborate with technical and growth teams to design and implement a knowledge management function, including the development of a knowledge database.
- Provide training and capacity-building support as necessary.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Support the performance management system across all teams by preparing progress reports, monitoring results frameworks, and evaluating work plans.
Day-to-Day Support:
- Provide general administrative support to the senior manager and director as needed within the strategy office.
Required Skills and Experience:
- A background in industrial engineering, knowledge or policy management, or information management is essential
- Experience in policy management or knowledge management is a plus.
- At least5 years of experience in coordination, facilitation, and supporting workshops, training, and development.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines and keep complex tasks on track.
- Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation or a tracking function is highly desirable.
- Experience in managing senior stakeholders with confidence and gravitas.
- Environmental or sustainability background is a plus but not essential.
- Proficiency in MS 365 Suite and SharePoint.
- Competency in project management tools and general information management systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.