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Designation

Senior Knowledge Manager

Job Code: SrKM

No. of Posts: 1

Department / Wing

Knowledge & Research Division

Reports to

Director

Purpose of the Job

• To Promote knowledge development as per CGG's operational business processes and action plans
• To provide project execution level support to the Resource Group activities in Education, Health, Welfare, Inclusiveness, Equity, and allied sectors.

Position Objectives

• Understand the Human Development landscape and scout for projects such as process evaluations, impact evaluations, etc. in Education, Health, Welfare, and related departments.
• Understand government department/client requirements and prepare project proposals on a proactive basis
• Responsible for networking and regular liaison with leading international and national projects and agencies engaged in Human development and related areas.
• Provide deliverables to the client as per the timelines
• Work with other team members in achieving the organization’s objectives

Critical Functions of the Job

Business Development, Project Execution, Primary and Secondary Research, analysis, Report writing, and Publications.

The Sr. Knowledge Manager will assist and contribute to all aspects of the Human Development areas and new business development activities. S/he will take initiatives to procure projects and take responsibility for supervision of staff engaged on specific sections of a project.

Job Profile

Minimum Education Required

Minimum Experience Required

Essential

Post-Graduation in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Education, or related disciplines

Desirable

• Knowledge in statistical tools
• Be IT literate, including competency in Microsoft Office.

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

Job 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  –

1. Liaison with key officials of the government departments and prospective organizations by submitting proposals on a proactive basis
2. Preparing or contributing to the preparation of concept notes, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs)
3. Planning and implementing the BD activities as finalized by the superior officers of the Resource Group
4. 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 aid–funded 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.