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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Local Knowledge Manager to lead the development, organization, and dissemination of knowledge assets within a specific geographic or organizational area. This role is critical in ensuring that institutional knowledge is captured, shared, and utilized effectively to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. The Local Knowledge Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify knowledge gaps, implement knowledge-sharing practices, and maintain knowledge repositories.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in knowledge management, information systems, or library sciences, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. They will be responsible for creating and maintaining taxonomies, metadata standards, and content governance policies. Additionally, the Local Knowledge Manager will facilitate training sessions and workshops to promote a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
This position requires a proactive individual who can analyze complex information, synthesize insights, and present them in a user-friendly format. The Local Knowledge Manager must be comfortable working with digital tools and platforms, including content management systems, collaboration tools, and data visualization software. They should also be adept at stakeholder engagement and change management, as they will play a key role in driving knowledge initiatives across the organization.
Key success factors for this role include the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, attention to detail, and a passion for improving organizational learning. The Local Knowledge Manager will report to the Director of Knowledge and Innovation and collaborate with regional teams to ensure alignment with global knowledge strategies.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about knowledge management and wants to make a tangible impact on organizational performance and employee engagement.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement local knowledge management strategies
- Maintain and update knowledge repositories and databases
- Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and workshops
- Collaborate with teams to identify and fill knowledge gaps
- Create and manage taxonomies and metadata standards
- Ensure compliance with content governance policies
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
- Analyze knowledge usage and provide insights for improvement
- Support onboarding and training with relevant knowledge resources
- Coordinate with global knowledge teams for alignment
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Knowledge Management, Information Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in a knowledge management role
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with content management and collaboration tools
- Experience developing taxonomies and metadata frameworks
- Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information
- Familiarity with change management principles
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in knowledge management?
- How have you implemented a knowledge-sharing initiative?
- What tools or platforms have you used for content management?
- Can you describe a time you identified and closed a knowledge gap?
- How do you ensure knowledge assets remain current and relevant?
- What strategies do you use to promote knowledge sharing?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of knowledge management practices?
- Describe your experience with metadata and taxonomy development.
- How do you handle resistance to knowledge-sharing initiatives?
- What role does knowledge management play in organizational success?
