Knowledge Management Officer (SCK-CEN - Mol)

Highlights

• You will become the central figure of our knowledge management activities, which also include managing our scientific library and archive operations.
• A great opportunity to work hands-on while also contributing at a strategic level.

Job description

Are you passionate about knowledge management, scientific information, and archives?
Ready to combine hands-on work with strategic impact?
SCK CEN, a leading nuclear research center, is looking for a Knowledge Management Officer to drive innovation and excellence in our knowledge processes, library services, and archiving.

As Knowledge Management Officer, you will be the key figure in shaping how knowledge is created, shared, stored, and preserved at SCK CEN.
You will:

• Develop and implement knowledge management strategies across the organization, including major projects like the one in the frame of Phoenix/Hedera.
• Manage and modernize our scientific library: delivering excellent services to researchers, maintaining and expanding collections, digitizing resources, and managing memberships.
• Oversee the Institutional Repository: promote accurate research output registration, optimize databases and reporting, and ensure quality control.
• Lead archive management initiatives: design and implement systematic archiving methodologies.
• Represent SCK CEN externally: build networks with partners, suppliers, and international working groups, keeping our practices at the cutting edge.
• Support the organization with clear internal and external communications, annual plans, reports, presentations, and quality and budget management.

Job requirements

• A Master’s degree.
• Experience or strong interest in:
  • oScientific libraries and databases,
  • oDocument management and archiving,
  • oKnowledge management.
• Ability to understand organizational needs and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Basic knowledge of project management and financial management; familiarity with IT tools in knowledge/document management is a plus.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in both internal and external contexts.
• A proactive mindset, able to think critically and creatively about knowledge challenges.
• Willingness to represent SCK CEN in supplier negotiations and national and international professional networks.