Job Title: Knowledge management officer/liaison with energy networks
Duty station: Milan
Direct supervisor / Reports to: Head of Research and Programs Innovation Office (COOPI HQ)
starting from May 2016
The deadline for applying is end of April 2016Background:

• COOPI is an Italian non-governmental organization, committed to fighting against social injustice and poverty in the global south and to building a future that guarantees everyone adequate living conditions, equal opportunities and respect of their rights.
  Since 1965 COOPI has carried out more than 600 development projects and emergency interventions. In Africa, Latin America, Middle East, COOPI promotes the access to safe water and the right to proper health and education services in poorer communities, and gives immediate and long-term assistance to crises affected populations.
  Further information refer to: http://www.coopi.org

Type of Position

• COOPI is looking for a  Knowledge management officer/ liaison with energy networks in the framework of a program on energy access in formal and informal settlements. Expected date of start of the program: May 2016

Main Tasks

• To ensure management of the activities of the project dealing with tools/training /manuals related to access to energy in displacement and coordination with the partners
• Networking activities with relevant initiatives & international networks dealing with energy access and humanitarian innovation
• Collaboration to the preparation of internal reports on activities and of interim and final reports for the donor
• Ensure coordination between the output produced in the framework of the project and the internal knowledge management system of the organization
• Ensure internal technical training in the organization among access to energy and innovation related issues
• Participation in the elaboration of new project proposals if required

Requirements

• Background studies in engineering or in international development with consistent studies in humanitarian crisis management
• Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience (of which at least 2 years in the field)
• Excellent knowledge of English (essential) Knowledge of French would be an asset
• Previous experience in access to energy related issues
• Previous experience as researcher (desirable)
• Very good capacity to interact with a wide variety of actors and of representing the organization at international networks

Personal skills: Good analytical skills; Capacity to interact with different actors (internal /external) at various levels; Capacity to work under stress; ability to communicate effectively and to motivate the team; results based approach

Duration of the assignment

Period: one year (renewable) starting from May 2016

Submission
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter in English

Please note that only short-listed candidates with strong adherence to the requirements will be contacted.

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