Learning and Knowledge Management (LKM) Advisor – SNV Ethiopia (Re-advertised)

Job Title: Learning and Knowledge Management (LKM) Advisor – SNV Ethiopia (Re-advertised)
Organization: SNV – Netherlands Development Organization
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Type: National, Full-Time
Contract Duration: 1 Year (with possibility of extension)
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
Apply Here: Smart Recruiters – SNV

About SNV:
SNV is a global development partner committed to creating equitable opportunities for all. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 staff, SNV strengthens capacities, catalyzes partnerships, and transforms agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV Ethiopia focuses on youth employment, value chain development, and gender-inclusive programs, empowering rural young women to secure dignified and fulfilling jobs. Learn more at www.snv.org.

Position Overview:
The Learning and Knowledge Management (LKM) Advisor leads the program’s learning agenda, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptive management. This role coordinates learning cycles, facilitates reflection events, produces knowledge products, and ensures learning informs strategy, implementation, and policy influence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the LKM framework for the program.
• Collaborate with program staff, MEAL teams, and partners to identify learning priorities aligned with the Theory of Change.
• Integrate learning activities across program cycles, including design, implementation, and M&E.
• Facilitate learning events: pause-and-reflect sessions, after-action reviews, cross-learning visits.
• Organize communities of practice and thematic working groups for knowledge sharing.
• Document lessons learned and case studies, emphasizing inclusion and young women’s participation.
• Produce and disseminate knowledge products: technical briefs, learning notes, and innovation summaries.
• Maintain a centralized digital repository for program documents and learning materials.
• Support capacity building of program staff and partners on knowledge management tools and methodologies.
• Integrate learning outputs into donor reports, program reviews, and adaptive management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Knowledge Management, Development Studies, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in learning, knowledge management, or M&E within development programs.
• Experience in value chain development, agribusiness, or youth employment projects.
• Experience in national and international organizations.
• Strong skills in facilitating learning processes, producing knowledge products, and adaptive learning activities.
• Experience developing and implementing learning agendas aligned with a Theory of Change.
• Excellent writing, communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with digital platforms for documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Contract Type: National, Full-time, donor-funded
• Expected Start Date: September 2025

Why Work at SNV:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to lead and innovate in development programs
• Inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment
• Access to an internal and global network of experts

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and letter of motivation before/on August 29, 2025 via Smart Recruiters – SNV

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