KM job advertisement

Below there is a KM job ad. It lists awide range of job qualifications - with some things to consider as we move forward in planning our futureas knowledge managers.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• * Advanced degree in library and information science or relatedfield and 3+ years as a practicing information architect or 7+ yearsequivalent experience;
• * Specialisation in law or substantive legal experience highly desirable;
• * Ability to inspire and lead in a way that gets the best contribution from everyone involved in KM IA&T;
• * Experience directing information architecture teams, including resource planning, performance assessment and feedback and creativedirection;
• * Ability to work collaboratively within multinational teams,generate innovative ideas, prioritise complex tasks and work wellunderpressure;
• * Demonstrated proficiency in project management, showing theability to prioritise and plan activities taking all factors such asdeadlines and resource requirements into account;
• * Experience in writing information architecture documentation and working with designers, producers and software developers;
• * Experience teaching fundamental information architecture principles and techniques;
• * Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills andproven ability to communicate complex processes at all levels;
• * Experience in creating controlled vocabularies and the application of controlled vocabularies to content objects;
• * Knowledge of and experience in interface design and usability testing;
• * Experience working with document management systems, preferablyiManage;
• * Experience with taxonomy management software, preferably Verity
• Intelligent Classifier and Verity Collaborative Classifier;
• * Knowledge of XML;
• * Basic skills in use of MS Project and Visio for creating, tracking and reporting on project plans;
• * Demonstrated proficiency in MS Windows 2000 operating system andMS Office software suite.
• * Strong technical skills and a sound understanding of the application of IT to legal problems;
• * Ability to prepare coherent budgets, proposals and plans and toensure that projects move to timely and successful completion;
• * Sound experience within the professional services sector;
• * A track record of creative and innovatory thinking;
• * Strong persuasive and diplomatic skills, ability to presentfluently to lawyers and non-lawyers;
• * Strong communication skills;
• * Tenacity and enthusiasm.ATTITUDE
• * Team player - reliable, flexible, and helpful.
• * Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• * Positive approach and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• * Ability to prioritise and use initiative.
• * Good organisational skills.