iKNOW Politics is Hiring! Language Facilitator English - Arabic

• Contribute to the development of the iKNOW Politics Network Community by providing support for community  collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking;
• Build and expand the knowledge base for the users of the Network through liaising with politicians, international organizations, NGOs, academic institutions, women organizations, youth, indigenous peoples and minority communities;
• Respond to user requests through active solicitation of expert feedback; research and write consolidated replies to queries in English and Arabic;
• Filter English and Arabic messages, contributions and queries to determine the most relevant information and resources to be shared with the global Network;
• Post daily updates on news emerging from English and Arabic speaking countries, upload events on women’s political participation to the calendar;
• Design, moderate and stimulate online discussions in English and Arabic;
• Manage the process of collecting and disseminating lessons learned on women’s political participation from the discussions generated in the iKNOW Politics portal,
• Conduct research for knowledge and information needed to prompt dialogue or enhance the depth of Network products and services;
• Facilitate the access, creation, sharing, and application of specialized knowledge in the field of women and political participation by network members;
• Manage the membership of the network; encourage communication, capture knowledge and turn it into new knowledge resources;
• Translation of website content (interviews, texts, articles) from English to Arabic and Arabic to English;

Liaise with regional/country offices of the five iKNOW Politics partners to link iKNOW Politics knowledge with existing programs on women’s political empowerment:

• Build strong relationships with the five partners of the project to ensure all partners of the project are well informed and engaged in activities of iKNOW Politics;
• Collaborate with staff of the five partners in English and Arabic speaking countries to enhance programmatic synergies;
• Contribute to the knowledge management efforts of all partner organizations;

Collaborate with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Team:

• Assist in the development of the website, including identifying new technologies;
• Develop on-line and multi-media tools and features for the network to facilitate greater knowledge sharing.

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

• Experience in working in a multicultural and web-based environment;
• Interest and Commitment to the advancement of women in politics;
• Substantive knowledge of issues on gender equality and women’s empowerment;
• In-depth substantive knowledge of Knowledge Management and development of policy issues;
• Fluency in Microsoft word, excel, e-mail, web-based applications and databases;
• Promotes Knowledge Management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
• Outstanding networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills;
• Capacity to work with diverse partners including governments, donors and civil society.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English, Arabic.