Policy & Knowledge Management Consultant, 3- 6 month contract or contract to permanent. London[...]

CB Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A newly created role at an NGO focused on combating climate change seeks a Policy and Knowledge Management Specialist. This position involves coordinating technical policies, overseeing knowledge management, and supporting monitoring and evaluation processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policy management and at least 5 years of experience in coordination and facilitation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in coordination and facilitation.
• Experience in policy or knowledge management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage technical policies and knowledge management systems.
• Support performance management system by preparing progress reports.

Skills

Coordination

Facilitation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS 365 Suite

SharePoint

Project Management Tools

Job description

Newly created! An NGO aimed at combating climate change requires a Policy and Knowledge Management Specialist to support and enhance their policy, knowledge management, and monitoring & evaluation functions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of key strategies within the organisation. You will play a vital role in coordinating and managing technical policy, overseeing knowledge management, and supporting monitoring and evaluation processes across the organisation. 3- 6 month contract or contract to permanent. London South East or Scotland considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

Policy and Knowledge Management:

• Coordinate and manage the organisation’s technical policies, ensuring up-to-date documentation and correct governance procedures are always in place.
• Work closely with the technical team to oversee technical policies and knowledge management systems.
• Assist in establishing and organising the policy directorate, facilitating and coordinating between divisions and departments.
• Manage policy documents within SharePoint.

Knowledge Management:

• Collaborate with technical and growth teams to design and implement a knowledge management function, including the development of a knowledge database.
• Provide training and capacity-building support as necessary.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the performance management system across all teams by preparing progress reports, monitoring results frameworks, and evaluating work plans.

Day-to-Day Support:

• Provide general administrative support to the senior manager and director as needed within the strategy office.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A background in industrial engineering, knowledge or policy management, or information management is essential
• Experience in policy management or knowledge management is a plus.
• At least5 years of experience in coordination, facilitation, and supporting workshops, training, and development.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and keep complex tasks on track.
• Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation or a tracking function is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing senior stakeholders with confidence and gravitas.
• Environmental or sustainability background is a plus but not essential.
• Proficiency in MS 365 Suite and SharePoint.
• Competency in project management tools and general information management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.