Kenya National Library Assistant Director - Technical Services Jobs

Kenya National Library Assistant Director - Technical Services Jobs


Kenya National Library Service (knls) Board which is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Sports, Culture
and Heritage invites applications from suitable qualified persons for the following vacant posts:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Assistant Director (Technical Services) will assist in the co-ordination of Library services and
    will be responsible to the Deputy Director Technical Services.
  • Assist in the management and general planning, coordination of activities in all the Library
    Divisions
  • Co-ordinate the educational and information needs of the communities served;
  • Co-ordinate collection development; stock management; advisory services
  • Surveying, identifying and maintain a database of possible areas for establishment of libraries.
  • Liaising with County Governments and other Stakeholders to mobilize local resources for library
    development.
  • Networking and partnerships; seeking support from other funding agencies (e.g. NGOs, private
    sector, community) for library development.
  • Co-ordinate advisory services, research, budgeting, projects and participation in development
    related forums.
  • Supervision and appraisal of staff
  • Perform duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management.

    Job Requirements

  • Masters Degree in Library Studies or information Science
  • Five (5) years continuous work experience post-graduation, three (3) of which must be in Senior
    Management in a large Library set up.
  • Demonstrated outstanding leadership, professional competence and administrative ability in the overall management of a library Function.
  • Shown merit and ability as
    reflected in work performance and results
  • Familiar with Government of Kenya’s Operational Procedures
  • Proven knowledge of Information Technology
  • Valid member of Kenya Library Association (KLA) in good standing
  • Other related skills and experience will be an advantage.
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

    Additional Skills

  • Good Communication skills
  • Good public and customer relations skills
  • Good report writing skills
  • Good management Skills
  • Integrity

    How to apply

  • Interested applicants should send their application, a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, National Identification card and testimonials from your current or previous employer by 31st December, 2018 at
    5:00pm to:

    The Director/CEO
    Kenya national service
    P.O BOX 30573-00100
    NAIROBI
    or
    Email: knls@knls.ac.ke


  • Kenya National Library Service is an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with
    disability are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • For more information and job application details, see; Kenya National Library Assistant Director - Technical Services Jobs

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