Assistant Director Information Science at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Remuneration and Benefits

• Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 148,634 – KShs. 193,225 P.M.;
• House Allowance: KShs. 50,000 P.M.
• Commuter Allowance: KShs. 17,000 P.M.
• Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.12,500 P.A.
• Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• To lay down the vision, mission, objectives and broad policies of information science in consultation with top management of the Institute.
• Implementing measures to enhance efficient Resource Centre services at KMFRI.
• Establishing collaboration with other Libraries and Resource Centres for information sharing (e-library).
• Lead the Institute library to achieve the highest level of excellence in all strategic dimensions of library activities.
• Developing outreach programs as part of the Knowledge Sharing strategy in the Institute.
• Ensure information is stored in a manner that is accessible to users.
• Ensure effective dissemination of information and research findings as appropriate.
• Updating the Knowledge Management information databases.
• Supporting the implementation of the Knowledge Management System.
• Develop a comprehensive records management programme.
• Develop record cataloguing, coding and classification systems, and monitoring their use.
• Ensure that all members of staff are trained on how to create, use and manage records.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of electronic records management system.
• Manage the changeover from paper to electronic records management systems.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a records retention and disposal schedule.
• Keeping up to date with legal requirements on data storage and protection.
• Issue necessary instructions for preparation of information science budgets, procedures, schedules, etc.
• Organize information science staff into various functions and services.
• Provide authoritative expert advice to the management, the Institute as a whole, or external parties on information management.
• Ensure safety and security of the information in the Resource Center and registries.
• Execute the plans of the organization in accordance with the policies and directives of the top management.
• Send important reports and other important data to top-level management.
• Evaluate performance of junior staff.
• Motivate lower-level managers towards better performance.
• Secure equipment, materials and services required to support the performance of their roles.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory level in a comparable and relevant position in public service or private sector;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Library and Information Management or Science, Records Management, MBA- Management Information System option or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library Studies, Information Science or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a relevant Professional body;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated good results in work performance; and
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Vision, establishing direction
• Collaborative leadership
• Team leadership
• Innovating
• Change management skills
• Overcoming obstacles
• Mentoring skills
• Motivation skills
• Critical thinking