Chief Librarian at UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

The Library services function entails: collection, compilation, processing, handling visitors and enquiries; preservation, retrieval and dissemination of information; facilitating research activities; indexing, abstracting, publication of leaflets, bulletins and newsletters; management of automated systems and other information sources; and ensuring compliance with regulations relating to the provision of information within UNESCO; building interactive networks; ensuring custody of books and materials; and managing the deaccessioning of materials

• KNC 6/C5
• Reports To DSG, Corporate Support Services
• Classification Middle Management Level
• Remuneration Gross monthly package Ksh. 131,769 – 164,420 Pm
• Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
• Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
• Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
• Terms Permanent and Pensionable
• Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)
• Employee – 7.5%
• Employer – 12.5%

Job Responsibilities

This Officer will be responsible for managing the Commission’s Library. The Office holder will be expected to perform the following duties;

• Be responsible for the achievement of the functions and objectives of the Library Division;
• Be responsible for the day to day operations of the Library Division;
• Develop and implement the annual operational plans, performance contract and budget for the Library Division;
• Maintain effective administrative structures, processes, systems and internal controls in the Library Division;
• Assist to formulate and communicate the Library policies, strategies, and plans and their evaluation thereof;
• Supervise and guide staff in the Library Division;
• Ensure that the Library Division’s management structures are effective including succession plans;
• Prepare and submit Library policy papers to the relevant and authorized Offices in good time;
• Provide regular communication on key technical, financial, administrative and partnerships matters related to the Library Division;
• Coordinate stakeholders and the enhancement of the Library Division corporate image; and
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Records/Information
• Management, Information Sciences or Library Sciences from a recognized institution
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the relevant field or profession two (2) of which should be at a comparable senior level or is currently serving in an equivalent position in a similar organization for a minimum period of three years
• Demonstrated competence in heading and managing a library for a comparable organization
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently
• Have extensive industry knowledge and experience of library processes and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of records management legislations and policies affecting the institution
• Demonstrated experience in research support activities
• Possession of good knowledge of ethics, governance and library operations of State Corporations.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent analytical skills;
• Ability to multi task;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player, resourceful, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.