Job Opportunity - Knowledge Management & Translation Associate, at Grand Challenges Canada

**This is being posted on behalf of Grand Challenges Canada (GCC). All queries should be sent to: https://www.grandchallenges.ca/contact-us/ 

Knowledge Management & Translation Associate, Global Health Innovation

Site: Hybrid: MaRS Discovery Tower (Toronto) + Work from Home

Department: Grand Challenges Canada Reports to: Knowledge Management & Translation Manager

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,200 + benefits

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The Knowledge Management & Translation Associate plays a pivotal role in managing organizational data; supporting innovators with monitoring and evaluation; developing reports and knowledge products for donors and stakeholders; and contributing to organizational learning. Reporting to the Knowledge Management and Translation Manager, the role works in close collaboration with the Global Health Innovation Team, and supports other teams across the organization, as well as innovators and external partners.

The Knowledge Management & Translation Associate is a “doer” equipped with a deep enthusiasm for both Excel and creative writing, a keen eye for details and patterns, and strong project management skills. They also enjoy the challenge of independently reviewing and analyzing data sets and collaborating with team mates to present key findings in digestible formats for a range of audiences. The Knowledge Management & Translation Associate will ensure that GCC’s data is accessible and usable; and will support the organization to gather and manage reliable evidence that demonstrates the impact of GCC’s funding in global health innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Management

• Collaborate with the Grant Management Team and external consultants to design, enhance, and streamline the data architecture in Fluxx, GCC’s grant management system
• Understand where data is located and stored across Fluxx, SharePoint, and GCC’s server, and be able to quickly and efficiently use and analyze the data to respond to information requests across the organization
• Review data regularly to ensure that is accurate and up-to-date, and identify any discrepancies and irregularities
• Oversee data entry processes for Fluxx, and in doing so, also maintain resources and provide trainings as needed to Programs teams to ensure that data entry processes are standardized

Impact Measurement

• Work with the KMT Team and the Programs Teams to integrate and adapt impact measurement approaches into portfolio management processes, as well as KMT processes and systems
• Support the adaptation of results-based management tools, frameworks, and processes amongst GCC staff and innovators
• Support the Global Health Innovation team and innovators to understand GCC’s impact measurement requirements
• Support the Global Health Innovation Team by reviewing expected and actual results that have been submitted by innovators that require critical review and validation (i.e. due to data gaps, complexities with the results, or when an innovation is being considered for further investment)
• Conduct follow-up with innovators who have completed GCC funding to understand their ongoing impact post-funding

Knowledge Translation

• Lead the development of knowledge products by analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, interpreting results, and preparing reports and presentations to disseminate results (i.e. quarterly reports to donors, the Board of Directors, organizational leadership, etc.)
• Support knowledge translation and information sharing across teams (for example, supporting the Global Health Innovation team with interpreting and presenting data in the form of quarterly reports and dashboards)
• Enhance GCC’s processes and procedures related to data collection, management, analysis, and sharing
• Support the dissemination of knowledge products through the Grand Challenges network, including participation in the annual Grand Challenges meeting, annual Learning and Evaluation meeting, affiliated working groups in global health and innovation, etc.
• Gather in-depth information from the GCC team, and from innovators to support the development of knowledge products (this may involve occasional travel)

About You:

• You have a graduate degree in a relevant discipline and/or 5+ years of experience, preferably in M&E or research.
• You are passionate about monitoring evaluation, enjoy using Excel as a core part of your daily work, and have strong problem-solving skills.
• You have in-depth knowledge of statistical analyses and research methodologies.
• You are knowledgeable about results-based management tools and Theory of Change development.
• You work well independently, and also enjoy collaborative work.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Note: Bilingualism in English/French is considered as an asset for this role

People from historically excluded communities with lived experiences in relevant thematic areas are encouraged to apply. People with lived experience and/or work experience in the communities or countries we are supporting are especially encouraged to apply.

Application process: Please submit your resume and cover letter here

Application deadline: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Job posting page: https://www.grandchallenges.ca/careers/