Chief Executive Officer at Kenya National Library Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director will:

• Be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kenya National Library Service and be responsible for the day to day operations of the organization.
• Provide leadership in the development and strengthening of a nation-wide network of library system that will facilitate efficient delivery of information services to all communities.
• Establish and maintain collaboration with key local and international partners in the provision of information services to the Kenyan community.
• Facilitate implementation of the appropriate legislation to enable knls Board to achieve its mandate
• Provide leadership in the development of the profession of librarianship in the country in line with mandate of knls.
• Prepare annual budgets, establish proper internal controls and grant approvals to incur expenditure
• Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies and be the link between the Board and its employees
• Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems.
• Direct and coordinate research activities of knls and its services and liaise with national and international organizations on library and related matters.
• Be the Board’s Advisor on all professional matters and perform other duties as may be directed from time to time by the Board.

Qualifications and Experience

Knls is a parastatal with branches all over the County. The CEO of knls is a position with high responsibilities that require sound academic and professional qualifications coupled with extensive experience in the field. Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library Information Science / Library Studies / Management / Information Technology/Development Studies or its equivalent from a recognized Institution with at least ten (10) years of continuous service and work experience, five (5) of which must be in a senior management level in a large organization.
• PhD in Library and Information Science or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Professional knowledge and competence in the Management of Library Services.
• Work experience in a National or Public Library environment will be an added advantage
• Proven literacy in ICT applications.
• Knowledge of Kenya Government financial and operational procedures.
• A member of Kenya Library Association and in good standing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Training on SLDP (Strategic Leadership Development Program) will be an added advantage.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter (6) of the Constitution and should not have any present or previous litigation with the knls Board.

Requirements and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prepare and deliver effective presentations to Board/Committee members, donors and the public
• Ability to think strategically and develop objectives in achievement of long term goals
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relations with staff, donors and public
• Integrity

Integrity Clearance

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants will be required to provide copies of clearance certificates/letters of good standing from the following:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
• High Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Terms of Service

• The appointment to this position is on a three (3) year term contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply and should be able to serve a full term of three (3) years before attaining the statutory retirement age.