SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all. SNV Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Bangladesh since the 2006. Currently, SNV Bangladesh is implementing projects in Water, Energy and Agri-food across Bangladesh. We make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty, helping them raise incomes and access basic services. Driven by the Sustainable Development Goals, we are dedicated to a society in which all people are free to pursue their own sustainable development, and no one is left behind. This commitment to equity directs us to focus on gender and youth. For more information, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Programme Background

SNV under the Urban Sanitation Programme with the support from BMGF and DGIS aims to support Local Authorities (Khulna and Gazipur City Corporations, Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Jessore and Benapole Paurashavas) to address service delivery challenges in FSM and advance the sector development as a whole, through strategic engagement with Government Agencies and partnering with other experienced civil society and private sector organisations working in the sector. 

SNV aims to facilitate a decisive shift in sector thinking, culture and practice through close alignment with respected sector agencies and working collectively with government and local partners to address underlying systemic sector issues that limit sector development.

SNV’s urban sanitation approach consists of 6 components:

1. Behaviour change communication and awareness;
2. Safe and affordable consumer services;
3. WASH governance, regulations and enforcement;
4. Smart finance and investment;
5. Improved treatment, disposal and re-use; and
6. Knowledge management and learning

Scope of work

The Knowledge Management (KM) Intern is expected to work across all components of the programme with focus on component 2: Safe and affordable consumer services; and component 5: Improved treatment, disposal and re-use. Within consumer services, SNV has been working on upgrading of on-site facilities, service models for emptying and transport, public toilet facilities, slum sanitation and service options for vulnerable households. Over the past 9 years SNV successfully demonstrated/ piloted business model for the cities sanitation value chain, public toilets and vulnerable areas. In addition, under component 2, the programme successfully implemented occupational health and safety (OHS) of workers, inclusive services for all, gender equality etc. The KM Intern is expected to support Component 2 and 5 for developing and disseminating Knowledge product under the programme, and write and develop reports, data analysis, sharing documents and lessons from the programme, etc. Moreover, S/he is expected to maintain and ensure high quality products and services along with ensuring SNV branding policy. S/he will work closely with the Sector Leader-Water, Project Manager, Sanitation Business Advisor, Communication and Knowledge Management Advisor.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop high-level communications products to showcase the Programme best practices and learnings under component 2.
• Identify creative and effective ways to generate and documents knowledge with a view to leverage good practices to improve programs.
• Work closely with Sanitation Business Advisor and to develop products and learning materials which include diverse knowledge; evidence- based articles, resource guide.
• Develop stories/narratives reports about best practices of the Programme.
• Adhere to SNV’s knowledge deliverables and quality standards.
• Develop all the communications, and materials with the GESI inclusion.

Deliverables

• Work Plan that includes communications, materials and a time schedule based on the activities proposed in the plan.
• At least 5 high-level communication products to show the best practices and learning of the Program under component 2.
• Develop and share learning products and materials that include diverse knowledge; evidence-based articles, resource guide to be managed by the SNV team.

Develop reports/narratives on the best practices of the Program.

Minimum Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, communication or related field from a university.

 Desired Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Minimum 1 year experience on communication or knowledge management. Freshers may apply having excellent academic background and strong interest to build career in communication or knowledge management in the development field.
• Proven abilities in designing and developing communication and knowledge management products.
• Strong abilities on writing in English and Bangla, transforming technical report to stories for a general audience and capture lessons for technical sharing purpose.
• Ability to design communication materials and proficiency in necessary IT/design software (In-design, Photoshop, illustrator etc) for developing knowledge management product.
• Ability to visualize complex situations, subjects and projects for different set of audience.
• Creative, practical and systematic professional.
• Evidence of producing knowledge products (publications and other).

Duty station                    :   Khulna with One or two visit to project sites

Contract Duration           :  3 (three) months fixed term but can be extended depending on performance and availability of funds.

Expected Joining Date    :   as soon as possible.

Working Hours                :   Full time (minimum of 40 hours per week)

Salary                              :   Negotiable (Depends on skills & Experience)

How to Appy :

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by submitting a brief letter of motivation (1 page) and your CV (not more than 3 pages).

In your motivation letter please answer the question:

Why are you interested in the “Knowledge Management Intern” position and what do you believe makes you the strongest candidate to fill the Intern position? 

Please follow the link below and submit your CV and motivation letter through Smart Recuriters by 20 September 2023.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation by phone or other means will be treated as disqualification of the candidate. SNV is an equal employment provider.