Job Description
INFORMATION SCIENTIST, JOB GROUP KMR 6 - (2 POSITIONS - SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES, RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT &
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT - NAIROBI)
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work
under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- -
i. Supporting the evaluation, organization, cataloguing, classifying, managing
and distributing information in a variety of formats
ii. Providing support in creating relevant databases
iii. Ensuring that information is up to date
iv. Support in documenting of information requests from users
v. Contributing to development of promotional material for resource center
vi. Assisting in preparation of information audits and inquiries
vii. Helping to develop intranets for staff use
viii. Support in preparation and maintenance of resource database
b) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in information science or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
ii. Proficiency in computer application;
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Problem-solving skills.
ii. IT skills, including internet research skills.
iii. Good organizational skills.
iv. Teamwork and customer care skill