Librarian/MIS Specialist (EAC/LVBC)

(REF: EAC/LVBC/LVEMP II Lib/MIS/ 09- 08)

The project will contribute towards the attainment of the Shared Vision for the Management and Development of the Lake Victoria Basin through strengthening of the regional and national institutions for governance of transboundary resources in the basin; and facilitating public and private environmentally friendly investments in the Lake Victoria Basin.

The EAC/LVBC has applied for funding from the IDA Credit of the World Bank, Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and the Government of Sweden through Sida. The LVBC Secretariat will be responsible for regional coordination of this project and it intends to use part of the funds to constitute a Regional Project Coordination Team (RPCT) that will be fully responsible for steering the project on daily basis.

Scope of Work:

The main purpose of this job is to develop and manage Library Services and provide support to the LVEMPII project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement Library policies and procedures for selection, acquisition, dissemination and preservation of information material;
2. Plan the acquisition, organization, maintenance, utilization and requisition of materials and equipment for the Project;
3. Process all information received including cataloguing and classifying of books and periodicals to facilitate storage and retrieval;
4. Prepare guidelines on information provision in respect to copyrights and data protection;
5. Develop and implement Library Rules, Regulations, manuals and user guides;
6. Develop LVEMP II information management strategy and Library databases;
7. Acquire and maintain a specialized information resource for the Project;
8. Develop and implement an appropriate document-lending system including loan and exchange of materials;
9. Establish and provide harmonized information requirements for the Project;
10. Research, acquire, assemble, catalogue, and maintain historical/archival documents/records for the Project;
11. Prepare progress and annual reports;
12. Perform any other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. A Bachelor degree in Library and information science from recognized universities;
2. 5 years experience in Library administration and management with 3 years at senior level;
3. Previous work experience with specialized Law Libraries will be an added advantage;
4. Good interpersonal, communication, analytical, supervisory and report writing skills;
5. Team player with an affinity to customer service and care;
6. Must demonstrate proficiency in computer applications with special reference to Library systems and database management information processing;
7. Good communication and interpersonal skills;
8. Proficiency in use of library related computer packages.

Application Deadline: