Knowledge Management Officer

About the role

The Knowledge Management Officer will serve as project manager for the Library & Archives’ Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) renovations in Geneva. The role involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing the relocation of collections, staff and equipment while ensuring safety and continuity of services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project planning, risk management, logistics and operations for the SHP renovation, including collection moves and storage.
• Map and liaise with partnership stakeholders, proposing frameworks to maintain the Library & Archives as a global centre for multilateral studies.
• Develop and maintain a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for knowledge services, creating task groups to test new applications.
• Provide change‑management support to section chiefs, supervise staff, draft budget and performance reports, and coordinate communication and outreach activities.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in information management, library science, archival sciences, social sciences or related fields.
• Minimum seven years of international experience in library or archives management, programme or project management, preferably with experience in renovations or moves.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, analyze complex issues and formulate recommendations.
• Strong professional competence, gender‑sensitive approach and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Project management and risk‑management expertise.
• Knowledge of library and archives operations and information‑management concepts.
• Experience in stakeholder mapping, partnership development and monitoring‑evaluation methodologies.