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The UNDP Kenya Country Office and the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Resource Centre Manager in the Project for Strengthening National Capacities for Conflict Prevention and Conflict Transformation in Kenya.
Vacancy No. 2009-07-005
Post Title: Resource Centre Manager
Type of Appointment: Service Contract Band 5
Recruitment type: National Project Personnel
Location/Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of Assignment: 12 months with a possibility of extension
Starting Date: September 2009
Direct Supervisor: NESC Secretary
1. Background
The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) together with the United Nations Development Programme is working jointly with the Danish Government under the DANIDA Business Sector Programme to improve the business environment in Kenya through the formulation and implementation of policies, laws and regulations that are conducive to private sector development.
In furtherance of this objective, this project focuses on, among others, ensuring that there is continuous dialogue between government and other constituencies such as private sector, civil society, academia and the general public.
For this reason, NESC wishes to recruit a Resource Centre Manager to develop and maintain a physical and electronic resource centre that will facilitate its effective use and achievement of NESC objectives.
2. Scope of Work
In executing the role, the Resource Centre Manager will undertake the following tasks:
a) Provide lead technical support in the construction of the NESC Resource Centre's databases and computer based information systems which will include cataloguing database, circulation control, ordering and acquisitions multimedia database and other reports.
b) Provide leadership in the creation, implementation and assessment of digital library projects and other related programmes.
c) Develop, implement and review the communication and dissemination strategy for the Resource Centre.
d) Establish collaborative linkages with relevant like minded institutions for information-sharing, creating networks and partnerships with the government, non-government, private sector and other relevant stakeholders with similar interests.
e) Oversee cataloguing and classification of information materials in the Resource Centre to international standards and best practices.
f) Develop and implement strategies to ensure optimal utilization of the Resource Centre as a source of knowledge mobilization within NESC and also tracking and monitoring the usage of the Resource Centre.
g) Ensure the maintenance and proper management of materials and documents including electronic records.
h) Carry out media monitoring on relevant issues relating to socio-economic matters
i) Guide users of the Resource Centre in search and access to relevant information
j) Develop and implement an acquisition and partnership strategy for the Resource Centre, ensuring the resource centre responds to the changing needs or demands of NESC users
k) Develop strategies for knowledge gathering, preservation and dissemination.
l) Develop annotated bibliographies of NESC related research, reports and studies
m) Collate and document all NESC recommendations and other information necessary for the NESC Website content update and other relevant publications
n) Assist in developing the NESC BSPS Project Annual Work Plan
3. Qualifications and Experience
Vacancy No. 2009-07-005
Post Title: Resource Centre Manager
Type of Appointment: Service Contract Band 5
Recruitment type: National Project Personnel
Location/Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of Assignment: 12 months with a possibility of extension
Starting Date: September 2009
Direct Supervisor: NESC Secretary
1. Background
The National Economic and Social Council (NESC) together with the United Nations Development Programme is working jointly with the Danish Government under the DANIDA Business Sector Programme to improve the business environment in Kenya through the formulation and implementation of policies, laws and regulations that are conducive to private sector development.
In furtherance of this objective, this project focuses on, among others, ensuring that there is continuous dialogue between government and other constituencies such as private sector, civil society, academia and the general public.
For this reason, NESC wishes to recruit a Resource Centre Manager to develop and maintain a physical and electronic resource centre that will facilitate its effective use and achievement of NESC objectives.
2. Scope of Work
In executing the role, the Resource Centre Manager will undertake the following tasks:
a) Provide lead technical support in the construction of the NESC Resource Centre's databases and computer based information systems which will include cataloguing database, circulation control, ordering and acquisitions multimedia database and other reports.
b) Provide leadership in the creation, implementation and assessment of digital library projects and other related programmes.
c) Develop, implement and review the communication and dissemination strategy for the Resource Centre.
d) Establish collaborative linkages with relevant like minded institutions for information-sharing, creating networks and partnerships with the government, non-government, private sector and other relevant stakeholders with similar interests.
e) Oversee cataloguing and classification of information materials in the Resource Centre to international standards and best practices.
f) Develop and implement strategies to ensure optimal utilization of the Resource Centre as a source of knowledge mobilization within NESC and also tracking and monitoring the usage of the Resource Centre.
g) Ensure the maintenance and proper management of materials and documents including electronic records.
h) Carry out media monitoring on relevant issues relating to socio-economic matters
i) Guide users of the Resource Centre in search and access to relevant information
j) Develop and implement an acquisition and partnership strategy for the Resource Centre, ensuring the resource centre responds to the changing needs or demands of NESC users
k) Develop strategies for knowledge gathering, preservation and dissemination.
l) Develop annotated bibliographies of NESC related research, reports and studies
m) Collate and document all NESC recommendations and other information necessary for the NESC Website content update and other relevant publications
n) Assist in developing the NESC BSPS Project Annual Work Plan
3. Qualifications and Experience
- A Masters degree or equivalent in Library Science, Information Management or any other related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years progressive responsibility in library technical services work, with at least one year in a senior management position with a reputable organization in charge of digitized Information resource centre.
- Knowledge of contemporary bibliographic-maintenance standards and practices
- Skilled in the use of document management applications in electronic publishing (Intranet and Internet technology). Experience in establishing and moderating online discussion fora is an added advantage
- Experience in the development and implementation of system-wide policies and procedures to develop and promote information resource centres to users.
Competencies
- Skilled in the use of computers and their various applications environments.
- Ability to train library staff in specialized technical functions to support the library systems.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and an effective communicator.
4. Deliverables and Timelines
The tenure for this position is a renewable one year contract based on performance. The successful applicant will be expected to prepare a quarterly work plan upon commencement of the contract.
5. Reporting and Liaison Arrangements
The Resource Centre Manager will report directly to the NESC Secretary. He/she will work with the NESC ICT Web Manager and periodically consult with other senior NESC officials, on specific matters.
Terms of Service
Incumbents to these positions shall be entitled to an attractive remuneration package commensurate with their qualifications and experience, which will be negotiated with the successful applicants.
This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP.
Individuals engaged under a SC serve in their individual capacity and not as representatives of a government institution, corporative body or other authority external to UNDP.
Therefore the incumbents shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN system or the Government and therefore are not entitled to any diplomatic privileges, or to any other special status or conditions.
Application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are kindly requested to forward their job application letters and an updated CV - giving details of education and professional experience, as well as names, addresses (both postal and email) and telephone numbers of three referees, quoting the vacancy announcement response number for the specific post applied for to the following email address not later than Friday, 7 August 2009.
Email address: jobs.ke @ undp.org
Additional considerations
The tenure for this position is a renewable one year contract based on performance. The successful applicant will be expected to prepare a quarterly work plan upon commencement of the contract.
5. Reporting and Liaison Arrangements
The Resource Centre Manager will report directly to the NESC Secretary. He/she will work with the NESC ICT Web Manager and periodically consult with other senior NESC officials, on specific matters.
Terms of Service
Incumbents to these positions shall be entitled to an attractive remuneration package commensurate with their qualifications and experience, which will be negotiated with the successful applicants.
This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP.
Individuals engaged under a SC serve in their individual capacity and not as representatives of a government institution, corporative body or other authority external to UNDP.
Therefore the incumbents shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN system or the Government and therefore are not entitled to any diplomatic privileges, or to any other special status or conditions.
Application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are kindly requested to forward their job application letters and an updated CV - giving details of education and professional experience, as well as names, addresses (both postal and email) and telephone numbers of three referees, quoting the vacancy announcement response number for the specific post applied for to the following email address not later than Friday, 7 August 2009.
Email address: jobs.ke @ undp.org
Additional considerations
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the positions.
- Applicants who had submitted their applications earlier are encouraged to re-apply.
- For more information on NESC, please follow the link www.nesc.go.ke
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