Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Ref: HR/7/SL/2023/15

Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
• Supervising the cataloguing and classification processes;
• Managing circulation services to library users through the library management system;
• Undertaking current awareness to library users new information services;
• Ensuring that user enquiries are adequately addressed;
• Ensuring proper Shelving and physical arrangement of library resources;
• Managing the sale and distribution of KIPPRA’s research publications;
• Developing and implementing collection development policy;
• Supervising arrangement of publications in the store;
• Overseeing the Institutes’ public exhibitions of research outputs;
• Developing capacity for researchers to search and retrieve online information resources;
• Managing user satisfaction survey as a means of evaluating library services;
• Formulating library policies and procedures for the Institute;
• Supervising annual stocktaking exercise and regular weeding of information resources and Preparing relevant reports;
• Developing a policy for the resource center; and
• Developing and implement a framework for classification of policy resources

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library Science, Information Science, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library Science, Information Science, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional Qualifications and affiliation to a professional body;
• Three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Skills in searching and retrieval of information and library resources;
• Experience in using computerized Library application;
• Computer Skills in searching and retrieval of information and resources; and
• Fulfil the requirement of chapter six (6) of the constitution.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

The public is notified of the following:

Detailed job descriptions, requirements, and how to apply are available on the website https://recruit.kippra.or.ke/ 
All applications MUST be received on or before 28th February 2023 by 5:00 pm.
KIPPRA is an equal-opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
There are NO fees charged by KIPPRA for any application for these positions.
Canvassing for any of these positions will result in the disqualification of the candidate.
Applicants who applied previously for the readvertised positions are encouraged to apply.
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews.

National Identity Card.
Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts.
Any other supporting documents and testimonials.
Memberships to relevant professional bodies and associations (where applicable).
Evidence of publications where required.
Recommendation letter (s).
The Successful candidates and will be required to avail the following documents.

Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board.
Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate).
Printed Online Self-Declaration Application Acknowledgement Receipt or aself-Declaration Form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-CorruptionCommission.
Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate).
Clearance from a Registered Credit Reference Bureau.Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates & testimonials,
and duly filled personal data form which can be downloaded from the Institute’s website. All applications should be sent through the recruitment portal (link provided in section 1 abovand in the event of challenges submit the applications in soft copy via email: careers@kippra.or.ke
Applications to be addressed to:

The Executive Director,
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Upper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,
P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi, 00200 City
Square, Tel: 2719933/4, Fax 2719951
Nairobi, Kenya.

Late applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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