Knowledge Management Coordinator

Position Overview

WWF-Namibia is establishing an Integrated Information and Knowledge Management Unit to strengthen conservation impact monitoring and knowledge sharing across landscapes, including the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA). The Knowledge Management Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of integrated systems to monitor long-term conservation and socio-economic impacts, leveraging spatial data and advanced technologies.

This role is central to transforming data into actionable intelligence that supports evidence-based decision-making, adaptive management, and strategic planning. The coordinator will ensure that conservation efforts are measurable, transparent, and responsive to emerging challenges by aligning monitoring systems with WWF Roadmap 2030 indicators, donor requirements, and national and global reporting frameworks,

The coordinator will also play a key role in modernizing legacy systems such as the Conservancy Information System (ConInfo), consolidating fragmented data from diverse stakeholders, and facilitating knowledge exchange across projects and institutions. Through this work, WWF-Namibia and its partners will be empowered to maximize conservation impact, improve resource efficiency, and sustain positive outcomes for biodiversity and communities.

Main Functions

1. Knowledge Management
   • Lead the establishment of a centralized, integrated information and knowledge management system within WWF-Namibia’s Community Conservation and Inspiration Hub, serving as a repository for conservation data and insights.
   • Modernize legacy systems such as the Conservancy Information System (ConInfo), transitioning to spatially enabled platforms that support dynamic data visualization and analysis.
   • Consolidate fragmented data from key stakeholders including MEFT, NACSO, NGOs, communities, and researchers, ensuring interoperability and accessibility.
   • Promote a culture of learning and collaboration by facilitating knowledge exchange across teams, landscapes, and institutions.
   • Support the NACSO Training Institute by designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives focused on data collection, management, and the use of emerging technologies for environmental monitoring.
2. Impact Tracking and Strategic Learning
   • Design and implement robust performance frameworks for conservation initiatives, integrating ecological, socio-economic, and spatial indicators that reflect both local realities and global conservation priorities.
   • Provide strategic oversight and guidance on project reporting, ensuring alignment with donor expectations, WWF Roadmap 2030 indicators, and long-term impact measurement during proposal development and implementation.
   • Develop and operationalize platforms for long-term impact analysis, leveraging tools such as SMART, EarthRanger, AI-enabled camera traps, eDNA, and acoustic sensors to enhance data collection and interpretation.
   • Ensure data systems are aligned with WWF Roadmap 2030 indicators, donor-specific requirements, and national reporting frameworks to support consistent and credible impact tracking.
   • Coordinate and harmonize data collection, validation, and synthesis across diverse projects and landscapes, including the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA).
   • Facilitate periodic impact reviews and strategic assessments to generate insights that inform adaptive management, enhance project effectiveness, and guide decision-making.
3. Reporting & Communication
   • Produce timely, accurate, and high-quality reports for internal use, donors, and national/global platforms, demonstrating conservation impact and accountability.
   • Develop interactive dashboards and visualization tools that translate complex data into accessible formats for decision-makers, partners, and communities.
   • Ensure reporting processes are aligned with donor contracts, strategic frameworks, and WWF’s global standards, enabling transparent and consistent communication of results.
   • Engage with national and international stakeholders to harmonize reporting standards, share lessons learned, and contribute to global conservation knowledge.
4. Support project management
   • Promote the effective use of Monday.com by advocating best practices, supporting adoption, and ensuring alignment with organizational workflows.
   • Assist teams in creating and maintaining project boards, timelines, and workflows, ensuring consistency in tracking, reporting, and documentation.
   • Use Monday.com to monitor project progress, flag issues, and generate reports aligned with organizational KPIs to support decision-making and performance tracking.
5. Strategic Contributions
   • Support the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in data collection, monitoring, and knowledge management within WWF-Namibia.
   • Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and program design through the provision of evidence-based insights and scenario analyses.
   • Promote efficient resource allocation by enabling impact-per-dollar analysis and identifying high-leverage interventions.
   • Strengthen WWF-Namibia’s capacity to anticipate and respond to emerging conservation challenges through integrated, data-driven decision-making.