Knowledge Management and Communications Asistant

The UNV is going to play an important role in activating UN-Habitat’s knowledge, with the ambition of further growing its portfolio in urban development and climate change.

UN-Habitat Lao PDR will provide the successful volunteer with an opportunity to gain practical experience in knowledge management, data management, communication and advocacy.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, UN-Habitat Lao PDR, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in organizing, creating, using and sharing the knowledge to achieve the projects’ objectives as well as to support data-driven decision making of the team.
• Assist in fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaborative workflow among the team members.
• Assist in introducing the new technology and/or methodology for the team to improve its knowledge management system and to increase productivity.
• Assist with communication and data management, establishing connections between county-level and regional partners and internal colleagues, etc.
• Assist with the management of outreach activities by maintaining and updating the communication materials such as the contents of the websites, SNS, and presentations.
• Undertake other assignments required by the supervisor.

During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.