Job Description
Position description
The Librarian will be reporting to the Director, Research Capacity Building
a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail;
i. Initiating formulation and reviewing of library information policies;
ii. Legislation, standards, rules and regulations and facilitate their implementation;
iii. Overseeing the development of programs and activities to promote library and
information service and reading culture;
iv. Validating networking and collaboration programs;
v. Ensuring library and information services are in conformity with international
standards, procedures and norms;
vi. Advising the Institute on all matters pertaining to management of library
information services;
vii. Coordinating library and information activities in all Centres within the Institute;
viii. Liaising with stakeholders to mobilize resources for library information services;
overseeing and reviewing budget proposals for the department;
ix. Facilitating innovation and review of library information services and products;
x. Overseeing monitoring, evaluation and report on implementation of library service
programs; and
xi. Development, implementation and realization of the department’s strategic
objectives, performance contracts and appraisal systems.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
i. At least eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have
been in supervisory role;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Library or Information Studies or their recognized
qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii. Post graduate diploma in Library or Information Studies;
iv. Master’s degree in Library or Information Studies or their recognized qualifications
from a recognized institution.
v. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vi. Proficiency in Computer Applications;
vii. Demonstrated merit, skills and abilities as reflected in work performance and
results; and
viii. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Planning, problem solving and analytical skills
ii. Communication and reporting skills
iii. Interpersonal skills