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Wfp

Knowledge Management Consultant

LocationMaseru, Lesotho, The Kingdom Of
Typecontract
Company size10,000+ people
First seen4d ago
Last seen4d ago
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
2 October 2026-23:59-GMT+02:00 South Africa Standard Time (Maseru)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP’s values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
WHY JOIN WFP?
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WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
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WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
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A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
About the role
The consultant will carry out the following tasks:
Inception Phase
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Participate in an inception meeting with WFP and IACoV II key stakeholders.
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Refine the methodology, workplan, and deliverables.
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Submit an inception report with a finalized approach and tools.
Assessment and Benchmarking
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Conduct desk reviews of WFP strategies, systems, evaluations, and KM initiatives.
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Map existing KM practices, workflows, communities of practice, and digital platforms.
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Conduct interviews, survey, and focus groups with WFP staff at all levels.
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Benchmark KM approaches from other UN agencies.
Strategy Development
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Define the vision, mission, and strategic pillars of KM for WFP.
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Develop a KM operating model, including roles, responsibilities, and governance.
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Propose mechanisms for knowledge capture, synthesis, dissemination, and retention.
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Provide recommendations for technologies and digital platforms that support KM.
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Integrate cross-cutting themes including gender, inclusion, protection, innovation, digital transformation, and localization.
Implementation Roadmap
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Develop a detailed roadmap outlining short-, medium-, and long-term actions.
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Estimate required resources, skills, and budget.
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Develop KPIs, monitoring tools, and an evaluation framework to track progress.
Presentation and Finalization
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Present the draft strategy and roadmap to WFP management and capture feedback.
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Finalize the KM Strategy and accompanying documentation.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
The consultant should have:
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Advanced university degree in Knowledge Management, Information Science, Organizational Development, International Development, or related fields.
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Minimum 7–10 years of experience in developing KM strategies for international organizations, preferably within the UN system.
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Demonstrated expertise in organizational learning, change management, digital knowledge platforms, and KM governance.
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Experience conducting interviews, assessments, and participatory workshops.
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Excellent writing, facilitation, and communication skills.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
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All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.
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We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
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If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.
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At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
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