Librarian Job in Rarieda, Kenya

Our client is a non-governmental organization operating in rural Rarieda wishes to recruit a librarian.

Purpose of the Position

Provides support to library users by organizing, managing and disseminating information in the form of journals, periodicals and books as well as develop web pages and manage library materials databases. 

Help in retrieving reading materials for library users.
 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

General Library Duties

• Cataloging books and other information resources.


• Establish and implement library policies and procedures


• Digitizing information sources.


• Handling enquiries from library users and provide necessary support in searching for library resources.


• Managing all library resources such as books, periodicals and journals.


• Maintaining a reading environment that is not only friendly but inviting.


• Managing facilities in the library with an aim of providing flexible access.


• Promoting reading culture amongst community members and facilitating reading clubs.


• Take part in coming up and managing the library budget.


• Managing access to information resources in computers.


• Preparing grants to obtain funding so as to expand resources in the library.


• Ensure the library’s collections include relevant print and digital resources for the teens in the community.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Saturday Psycho-Social Support, for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children and build the community’s capacity to eventually run the Saturday PSS on their own.


• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor from time to time and which are geared towards achieving the overall goal of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be required through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
 

Level of education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Library/Information
 

Specialized Training / professional Qualifications

• Computer skills in Word, Excel and Access


• Records Management Training


• Data management packages

Other Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work with both students and teachers as well as wider members of the community


• Knowledge of developmental, recreational and educational needs of young adults and children.


• Ability to translate young adult and children needs and interests into effective library services.


• Knowledge of current trends in library services for and with young adults and children.


• Knowledge of standard library procedures, current information technology, Internet and database search capabilities.

Job experience

• At least One (1) year relevant experience in a similar position

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.