Deputy Director - Technical Services at Kenya National Library Service Board

RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

DIVISION - GRADE 2

Responsibilities

• Deputizes the Director
• Plans and manages operations in technical services
• Coordinates research and performance activities of the public libraries
• Mentoring, coaching and motivating staff
• Provides leadership in implementation of Boards resolutions
• Manages and budgets for library stock in terms of books, software, furniture and equipment
• Liaises with international and National organizations on professional matters
• Develops polices to govern library operations
• Ensures standards are maintained in the library services
• Ensures that optimum levels of staffing are maintained in libraries
• Assists the Director to implement the strategic plan
• Appraises and evaluates staff performance
• Coordinates, plans the development of library services
• In charge of security of information resources
• Responsible for the maintenance of professional standards in the management of information materials.
• Perform duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library studies/Information Science or its equivalent;
• PHD will be an added advantage
• Served continuously for a minimum period of 5 years’ post-graduation 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.
• Member of Kenya Library Association (KLA) in good standing
• Shown merit and competence in work performance and results.
• Familiar with Government of Kenya’s Operational Procedures
• Proven knowledge of Information Technology
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Other related skills and experience will be an advantage.

Additional Skills

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