Job Details

Exciting and challenging opportunity for an individual with a passion for knowledge and learning. A leading Global Consultancy is seeking a Knowledge Assistant.

What does the role entail

The role of the Knowledge Assistant is to assist in managing information in such a way as to ensure it is easily turned into knowledge when needed. This is achieved by managing all forms of information, electronic, physical, tacit etc and making this available through various methods of sharing information or the compilation of learning material. The key to this role lies in the driving of sharing information and the capturing of knowledge.

The focus will be on the processes for identifying, capturing and leveraging knowledge within the consultancy, through the execution of operations. This includes fostering a culture of information sharing and the managing of tools that make it easier for employees to share their expertise and experience and in turn to learn from each other.

What will you be responsible for

•Daily management of the intranet and knowledge sharing system
•Assisting employees with finding relevant intellectual property for projects or tenders
•Researching and compiling intellectual property
•Assisting with the development of IP, communities of practice – CoP and KM technology governance guidelines
•IP catalogue management including codification and meta-tagging, taxonomy, assembling collections, asset management and archiving
•Small library management

Requirements and Skills

Degree in business with specific subjects involving knowledge management or applied information sciences
Up to two years knowledge management experience
Ability to quickly grasp the organisational structure
Ability to learn and apply business strategy, management and operations
MS Office, Sharepoint and similar sharing technologies
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Highly organised and self motivated
Keen to assist team members and other employees
Passion for knowledge and learning
Ability to co-ordinate and multi task