Experience Required

More than 5 years

Required Skills

Communication

Public Health

Business Development

Development Project

Social Science

Job Title

Senior Officer – Knowledge Management and Partnership

Department

Strategy, Partnership and Business development

Reporting to

Lead - Strategy, Partnership and Business development

Job status

Annual Contract (renewable based on performance)

Working hours

40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Job Assignment

HERD International Central Office with frequent field visits

WHO WE ARE - A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

HERD International is a leading national agency dedicated to leveraging evidence for the enhancement of health and social development systems. Our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen communities by working collaboratively with policy practitioners, researchers, and various stakeholders. We are committed to promoting inclusivity, evidence-informed, locally tailored solutions to address critical local issues recognizing the importance of diversity and institutionalize best practices, ultimately improving the quality of life for people. More information about HERD International can be found on website (www.herdint.com).

JOB PURPOSE

Senior Officer – Knowledge Management and Partnership will play a key role in strengthening HERD International’s knowledge systems, research uptake, communications, and resource development functions. The role is responsible for generating and managing knowledge products, translating research into accessible outputs, supporting business development and proposal writing, and strengthening internal and external communication systems. The position also contributes to research planning, implementation support, stakeholder engagement, and organizational visibility.

The role works closely with Research, Business Development, MEL and Operations teams to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of research findings and organizational achievements. The role will also support the development and maintenance of partnerships with donors, government agencies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to advance HERD International’s strategic objectives and sustainability.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The anticipated roles and responsibilities of the Senior Officer – Knowledge Management and Partnership include but are not limited to the following:

A. Research uptake and Knowledge Translation

i) Message Development and Knowledge Translation

Synthesize findings from analytical reports, research studies, monitoring and evaluation reports, policy and regulatory documents and relevant literature to develop clear, concise, and audience-specific key messages.

Collaborate with project teams, researchers, and subject matter experts and policy makers to identify, package, and communicate evidence, lessons learned, and organizational achievements.

Contribute to and develop knowledge products including policy briefs, technical briefs, evidence summaries, knowledge summaries, case studies, best practice documents, vignettes, success stories, and impact stories.

Ensure that key messages and knowledge products are evidence-based, unbiased, and align with sectoral priorities and organizational policies and tailored for dissemination through various communication channels, including media, digital platforms, and stakeholder engagement forums.

ii) Product Design and Dissemination

Develop and coordinate the production of multimedia communication materials, including infographics, presentations, podcasts, videos, newsletters, blogs, and other knowledge-sharing products.

Support the development and publication of organizational newsletters, annual reports, and other corporate communication products.

Prepare and disseminate news stories, media briefs, and other communication materials to promote wider reach of evidence and research uptake.

Contribute to design visually engaging communication materials that effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.

Facilitate content development and publication by engaging with project staff, researchers, and senior management as required.

B. Communications and Organizational Visibility

Manage and support the effective use of organizational communication platforms, including websites and social media channels.

Coordinate preparation and dissemination of press releases, news stories, newsletters, blogs, and other public communication materials.

Monitor communication performance indicators and generate periodic analytics reports.

Support branding, visibility, and compliance requirements across projects and organizational initiatives.

Implement communication strategies that enhance organisation’s reach, credibility and influence.

C. Partnership and Portfolio Management

Explore partnership opportunities through identification and tracking of funding and development priorities, and strengthen institutional networking and collaboration.

Contribute to the development of concept notes, technical proposals, grant applications, and partnership documents.

Assist in preparing organizational profiles, capability statements, presentations, and promotional materials.

Maintain effective communication and relationships with existing and prospective partners, government stakeholders, donors and academic institutions.

Support coordination of partnership meetings, stakeholder engagements, and networking opportunities.

Maintain partnership and business development databases and tracking systems.

Contribute to organizational visibility and positioning efforts that support resource mobilization objectives.

D. Project and Organizational Management

Provide technical support to project teams in documentation, knowledge capture, dissemination, and communication activities.

Ensure project outputs comply with quality standards, and branding and marking requirements.

Participate actively in organizational meetings, training, workshops, and strategicplanning processes.

Foster collaboration and information sharing across departments and project teams.

Support innovation, quality improvement, and organizational development initiatives.

Promote innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in workflows.

Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Line Manager and senior management.

The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive, and the Senior Officer – Knowledge Management and Partnership may be required to take on additional responsibilities, as determined by the Line Manager or other team members, to meet organizational needs and requirements.

JOB PROFILE

We are actively seeking a highly qualified Senior Officer – Knowledge Management and Partnership to join our team at HERD International.

If you are passionate about driving meaningful change and possess the required qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education Qualifications: Master’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies or a relevant discipline, from a recognized institution.

Professional Experience: Minimum five years of experience in development/research communications, knowledge management, or business development.

Software Proficiency: Proficient in utilizing graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, to develop high-quality communication and knowledge products

New Media skill: Ability to administer organizational social media platforms and organizational website.

Creative skills: Proficiency in summarizing and synthesizing content by studying relevant documents, skills to draft news, blogs, and scripts. Experience in grant writing, donor engagement, or proposal development is an advantage.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for effective engagement within organizational and project contexts.

Sensitivity to Gender and Cultural Considerations: Recognition and integration of gender and cultural considerations in project activities.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in both English and Nepali this includes both reading and writing.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and competencies to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team. We encourage applications from women and people from diverse groups across ethnicity and geography.

About Company

HERD International is a research and development agency dedicated to generating evidence and informing policy. Our mission involves empowering individuals and communities through collaborative efforts with policy practitioners, researchers, and concerned stakeholders. We are committed to promoting evidence-informed and contextually tailored solutions to address local issues, strengthen systems, and establish best practices, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality of life.

Evidence generation through high-quality research, monitoring and evaluation, and using data for decision-making is a major thrust of our work. We have a history of generating high-quality evidence that has been reflected in national policies and strategies. We have been registered at the Office of the Company Registrar under the Ministry of Industry, Government of Nepal. Our central office is located in Kathmandu.