Communication and Knowledge Management Officer

The Communication and Knowledge Management Officer will provide operational support across communication, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management functions for the UNU-WIDER Mozambique programme. The role involves supporting communication strategies, capacity development, monitoring communication effectiveness, and assisting in project reporting and knowledge documentation, based full-time at the Ministry of Planning and Development in Maputo.

Responsibilities

• Support the elaboration of the DNFC Communications Strategy and the implementation of the project’s communication, visibility, and knowledge mobilization activities in line with agreed strategy and plans, LogFrame indicators, and DNFC priorities.
• Draft, edit, and format communication and knowledge products, translating technical content into accessible, audience-tailored messages.
• Support the planning and implementation of communication and visibility initiatives, including awareness campaigns, newsletters, and communication components of events.
• Provide hands-on training, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to designated DNFC staff, trainees, and “champions” in the preparation of high-quality communication and knowledge products.
• Support DNFC counterparts in strengthening their capacity to manage communication processes, dissemination channels and stakeholder outreach activities.
• Facilitate the progressive transfer of responsibilities by enabling DNFC staff to increasingly lead the drafting of communication planning, content development and dissemination activities.
• Contribute to the institutionalisation of communication functions within DNFC by supporting the development and adoption of communication routines, tools, and good practices.
• Monitor the reach and effectiveness of communication activities and products, contributing insights to improve content, dissemination approaches, and alignment with communication-related indicators.
• Track project indicators, outputs, and activities related to communication and knowledge mobilization in coordination with the Project Coordinator and DNFC counterparts.
• Maintain and update monitoring tools and data related to communications, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely availability of information.
• Support data collection and validation processes and contribute to identifying implementation progress, gaps, and issues.
• Assist in drafting sections of narrative reports and project updates, incorporating inputs from DNFC and project teams.
• Contribute to preparation of materials for donors, Steering Group meetings, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and update organized repositories of project outputs and knowledge resources, ensuring accessibility and version control of approved materials.
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of trainings, workshops, events, and communication activities.
• Support the organization and accessibility of training materials, presentations, and knowledge products within DNFC and the project team.
• Contribute to documenting lessons learned, good practices, and institutional knowledge generated through project implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, international development, economics, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least four (4) years of relevant experience in communications, monitoring and evaluation, or project support.
• Experience in drafting reports and communication materials.
• Experience supporting monitoring and reporting processes.
• Experience organizing and managing documentation or knowledge systems.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Experience in climate finance, public policy, or development programmes.
• Experience working with government institutions.
• Knowledge of Mozambique; Working in/with government institutions in the Global South.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is required.

Skills

• Communications Strategies
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Project Support
• Report Writing
• Communication Materials Development
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Knowledge Management
• Documentation Management
• Climate Finance
• Public Policy
• Development Programs
• Government Relations
• Interpersonal Coordination
• Capacity Development
• English
• Portuguese

Languages

English, Portuguese