Deputy Director, Information and Records Management at Judicial Service Commission

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No.12/2023

Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for overseeing and managing Library, Museum and Records services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing development and implementation of Information, Museum and Records Management policies and strategies; 
• Coordinating development of repositories and Knowledge Management; 
• Coordinating the management of Library and Records Management Systems; 
• Overseeing Library, Museum and Records Management operations; 
• Spearheading acquisition and cataloguing of museum Collections; 
• Overseeing custody of the information materials, records and museum collections; 
• Developing standards for management of information resources, records and museum services; 
• Overseeing the development of Library users training programmes; 
• Coordinating with relevant Government agencies on appraisal and disposal of records; 
• Coordinating the preparation of records for disposal in accordance with statutory rules and regulations; 
• Ensuring safe custody of the information and records; 
• Ensuring the development of educational and public outreach programmes; 
• Advising on appropriate information, records and museums management practices; 
• Overseeing implementation of Library, Records Information Management Systems; 
• Preparing and submitting periodic management reports; 
• Overseeing the implementation, monitoring and review the unit’s annual budgetary allocations; and 
• Overseeing Performance Management, mentoring, guidance and counselling of staff.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications 
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Records Management, Information Science, Library Science and Knowledge Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Library Sciences, Records Management, Information Science, Knowledge Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution/Membership to a relevant professional body; 
• A Course in Strategic Leadership Development from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in Computer Applications; and 
• Meet the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience: 

• Minimum twelve (12) years relevant work-experience with at least six (6) years in Middle Level Management.

Job Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal Skills; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; 
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills; 
• Organizational and planning skills; 
• Confidentiality, Integrity; 
• Attention to details and accuracy; 
• Rational Decision-Making Skills; 
• Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and 
• Research and Data Management Skills

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application-

• A letter of application;
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any).
• Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference;
• Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts;
• Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph. 

TERMS OF SERVICE: Five (5) Years Contract