Senior Librarian at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Qualifications

• Served in the grade of Librarian Job Group`1(‘ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or
• Private Sector for a minimum period of Two (2) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in either Library Studies or Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Served in the grade of Librarian Job Group `K.’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of Two (2) years;
• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent qualification with at least a C in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili respectively;
• A Diploma in library or Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Senior Librarian I for the assigned library function.

• Implementing library programs in line with the divisional strategy to ensure the library services support the achievement of the overall ODPP strategy in the delivery of public prosecution services;
• Creating awareness of the library services available for the ODPP staff, and training the users in the use of the services;
• Facilitating user departments in the use of library reference services in the performance of work, to enhance efficiency in the delivery of public prosecution services;
• Coordinating timely staff clearance of fines that result from the use of library services to support increased uptake of the library services;
• Supervising the delivery of library services by staff under him/her, to ensure the services are delivered in a timely manner and meet the set quality standards;
• Compiling library reports to ensure timely submission; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff working under him/her to ensure staff development and enhanced performance.

Core Skills/Competencies

• ICT skills;
• Cataloguing skills
• Classification skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Supervisory skills; and
• Time management skills.

Personal Qualities

• Honesty and Integrity;
• Creativity and Innovativeness.
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to lead and manage teams;
• Respectful; and
• Flexible.