Overview

Join AIR as aKnowledge Management and Evidence Synthesis Director (Pillar2) with our International Development Division (IDD) and make a difference, improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in low and middle income countries. AIR’s IDD work spans the globe with projects in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central and Latin America, and the Middle East.

Our IDD team is committed and engaged because we drive positive change in the following areas:

• Agriculture, food, and nutrition

• Early childhooddevelopment and education

• Refugees and migration

• Social protection

• Water, sanitation, and infrastructure

• Women's empowerment

• Workforce development

Use your experience, knowledge, and education to help us deliver on our mission: to contribute to a better, more equitable world.

AIR is currently seeking aKnowledge Management and Evidence Synthesis Director (Pillar2)for theanticipatedUSAID-funded Optimizing Food Assistance Programs, Processes, and Products for Nutrition (O3P) activity.The activity will re-emphasize programming aspects of food assistance-driven nutrition programs whilefocusingon product optimization and process improvement.The activity closely aligns with AIR’s mission to generate and use evidence to contribute to a better/moreequitableworld and AIR’s areas of expertise in designing and implementing impact evaluations and evidence syntheses in international development.The project involves a strong emphasis on research, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation to contribute to evidence-based policy.

The position is contingent upon award. The position is based in Africa.

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences.We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff byclicking here (https://www.air.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion) .

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Spearhead the development and implementation of strategies and activities under Pillar 2, ensuring alignment with the O3P’s overallobjectives.

• Manage information andaccruedknowledge to create, share, and use both efficiently and strategically for an international community of users,leveragingthe existing ecosystem of platforms and tools.

• Foster strong networks and communities of practice to facilitate learning and innovation within the realm of food assistance.

• Collaborate with a diverse array of partners and stakeholders,leveragingexisting platforms and tools to enhance knowledge management and evidenceutilization.

• Providetechnical oversight of all PillarIIdeliverables, ensuring they meet the project’s quality standards and USAID expectations.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Phddegree or MScin a relevant field such as Information Science, Knowledge Management,Economics,Public Health, or International Development.

• Proven leadership in knowledge management and evidence syntheses in international development research and evaluation.

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in knowledge managementand systematic reviews, preferably in sectors related to foodassistance, nutrition, or international development.

• Knowledge of evidence-based programming in international development.

• Demonstratedexpertisein developing and implementing effective knowledge management strategies in complex programs.

• Experience in working with USAID or other international donor-funded projects is desirable but not required.

Skills:

• Proficient in knowledge management tools and platforms.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Capacityfor strategic thinking and planning.

• Proficiencyin English.

• Knowledge ofadditionallanguages is a plus but not required.

Disclosures:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR maintains adrug-free work environment (https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Workplace-Drug-Policy-2023.pdf) .

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American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

American Institutes for Research’s commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.

Job Location Africa | Africa

Job ID 13195

Job Location Africa

Category Proposal Development