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Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) Board is a statutory body of the Government of Kenya established by an Act of Parliament, Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya in April 1965. The Board's mandate is to develop, promote, establish and equip libraries in Kenya. The State Corporations Act Cap 446 of the laws of Kenya also guides the Board in its operations.
Job Ref. No. KNL/HQ/AD/180 C/105
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
This position reports to the Director/CEO, knls. The Deputy Director (Technical Services) will provide strategic leadership by working with the Director/CEO and management team to ensure overall development and implementation of the organization’s mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage operations in technical services
- Coordinate research and performance activities of the National & Public Libraries
- Mentor, coach and motivate staff
- Provide leadership in implementation of Boards resolutions
- Manage and budget for library stock in terms of books, softwares, furniture and equipment
- Liaise with international and National organizations on professional matters
- Develop policies to govern library operations
- Ensure that optimum levels of staffing are maintained in libraries
- Deputize the Director
- Assist the Director to implement the Strategic Plan
- Appraise and evaluate staff performance
- Coordinate and plan the development of library services
- Identify, approve and oversee library software installation
- In-charge of security of information resources
- Responsible for the maintenance of professional standards in the management of information materials
- Develop policies and strategies to support research activities
- Responsible for the development and strategies that facilitates for ICTs in library management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Library Information Science / Library Studies or its equivalent from a recognized Institution with at least seven (7) 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.
- Be a member of Kenya Library Association and in good standing.
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)
Applicants should submit seven (7) hard copies of their application which should include the application letter, CV, Certified copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, integrity clearance certificates and copy of National ID/Passport and three (3) names of referees one of whom should be the current / last employer addressed to:
The Director
Kenya National Library Service
P O Box 30573-00100, NAIROBI
Applicants should indicate the Job Reference number for the position applied for on the envelope and deliver to the knls Headquarters office, Ngong Road, Maktaba Kuu Building, Community Area, Tel. 0722860567 and a soft copy emailed to knls@knls.ac.ke.
knls is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Only successful applicants will be acknowledged.
Applications should be received at knls Headquarters, Ngong Road, Community Area, Maktaba Kuu Building not later than 5.00 p.m. on 25th March 2022.
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