Innovation & Knowledge Management Officer

Innovation & Knowledge Management Officer SPC - Pacific Community Noumea International Speaks English, French Application deadline: April 19, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Innovation & Knowledge Management Officer at the Pacific Community (SPC) will support the development and execution of organization-wide service programs focused on innovation. This role involves managing the 'Funding with Intent' program, facilitating meetings, and collaborating with various teams to enhance communication and knowledge management. The officer will also monitor and evaluate innovative initiatives, document lessons learned, and contribute to a culture of learning within SPC. This position is based in Noumea and offers an attractive expatriate package. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field At least five years of experience in programme design and project management Strong experience in facilitation and stakeholder support Experience in relationship management and diplomacy Experience in budgeting and financial management Strong communications and knowledge management skills High proficiency in information systems and data management Good communication skills in English Knowledge of Pacific Island countries is an advantage Noumea-based position Attractive expatriate package Join the principal development organisation in the region Description The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our unique organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health surveillance, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The Strategy, Performance and Learning Division (SPL ) is a specialised unit within SPC’s Office of the Director-General. SPL has staff based at our headquarters in Noumea, as well as our regional office in Suva. The team has the following core functions: (i) guiding strategic direction through development of the Pacific Community Strategic Plan and facilitation of the Subcommittee of the Council of Representatives of Governments and Administration (CRGA) that oversights the implementation of the plan (ii) increasing development effectiveness through leading and coordinating corporate monitoring, evaluation, reflection, reporting and learning; (iii) supporting the Director-General and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in undertaking strategic corporate initiatives, including organisational planning, organisational improvement or research and co-design of innovative and integrated projects and programmes, and iv) serving as a strategic coordination point for key relationships with external stakeholders, including member countries and territories, donors and development partners. The role – the Innovation & Knowledge Management Officer will contribute to the development and execution of organization wide service programs at SPC supporting innovation. The key responsibilities of the role include the following: Support the programme management, continuous improvement and scale of innovation small grants’ facility (the “Funding with intent” mechanism). Support the financial and non-financial administration of the Funding with Intent programme. Support convenings and facilitate meetings, design sessions, sharing and reflection sessions of SPC teams receiving funding with intent. Collaborate and support with the Innovation and Design Adviser and the Integrated Programming and Innovation Officer in managing communications plans and the reporting process for recipients. Provide insights and support analysis and sensemaking of data as needed for strategic planning. Support maintaining a calendar of activities and communicate the activities and deadlines to key stakeholders. Support maintaining the Funding with Intent tracker, the Reporting database and other relevant management tools. Develop systems and manage databases for knowledge management to assist SPL and divisions accessing, using and communicating information on innovation Document good practices and lessons from innovation programming across the organisation, drawing on MEL practices. Support development of internal communications products on programming, including email communication, factsheets, and updates to the SPC intranet. Update the Funding with Intent intranet page and other relevant communication tools. Make accessible all communication products and knowledge products produced by projects funded by Funding with Intent. Monitor the whole Funding with Intent portfolio, including past concepts, to identify relevant scale-ups and follow-ups. Support the robust monitoring, evaluation and learning of innovative initiatives and of the “Funding with intent” programme Support the development and implementation of project results tables and monitoring plans Ensure adequate data is collected and stored by each project team to document key performance indicators Support the monitoring of programme level indicators Support the preparation of programme and project reports as per the reporting schedule Work with the Strategy & Innovation and communications teams to develop evidence-informed stories and case studies Ensuring that lessons and recommendations from monitoring are shared with programme management and SPL Contribute and support a culture of learning, integration and innovation in SPL and across SPC Support the coordination and analysis with the SPL Strategy & Innovation team lead and the Advisers. Support the coordination and organisation of all staff seminars and learning events in collaboration with SPC Divisions to share learning on key thematic areas across SPC, including climate adaptation. Contribute to the documen