CRA careers 2013. Librarian Jobs in Kenya
Commission on Revenue Allocation Vacancies Announcement
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments
and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions:
Library Assistant
The Commission is in the process of setting up a modern Resource Centre/library, which is under Research
and Policy Directorate. Commission on Revenue Allocation Vacancies Announcement
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments
and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions:
Library Assistant
The Commission is in the process of setting up a modern Resource Centre/library, which is under Research
The Centre is to facilitate the Commission in achieving its statutory mandates.
Specifically, the Resource Centre will be a learning Centre for both Commission’s staff and other stakeholders involved in fiscal decentralization-including county governments; and a catalyst for fiscal decentralization knowledge synthesis.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Research & Policy and be in charge of developing and implementing effective Library management systems, programs and activities and oversee the Commission’s Resource Centre/Library.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, design, coordinate and implement comprehensive knowledge management initiatives and strategies.
Conduct needs assessment and baseline surveys to determine the information needs of various players.
Test modern Resource Centre products and services for effectiveness, quality and responsiveness to the Commission’s needs e.g. the audio visual equipment.
Create avenues for exchange of information, converting data into valuable information and ensuring its accessibility and usage.
Maximize creation, discovery and dissemination of information within the Commission.
Assess information needs, develop strategies to meet those needs, identify and obtaining required resources and ensuring accessibility of these resources to the staff, management and stakeholders.
Perform a variety of clerical duties, including processing and maintaining library media, entering records and files, books and related reference materials.
Serve as a key contact for data requests by responding to queries and assisting clients in accessing information tools and resources.
Help conduct periodic inventories of book collection, materials, software, journals and equipment and participate in ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment.
Conduct programs and oversee training for staff and clients in use of information tools.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information science/library science, or related discipline.
Membership to a relevant professional body.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in developing and implementing information programs that contributes to strategic objectives in a reputable institution/library.
Working knowledge of educational media and technology including the internet and its utilization for electronic learning.
Basic understanding of modern trends in library science.
Proficiency in MS office suite.
General Competencies
All applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading team.
Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills.
Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidate for the above position will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.
Application Process: If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.
The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by Monday 1st April, 2013 as follows:
Application for the position of ___________ (insert appropriate position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission On Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 - 00200
Nairobi.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.
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