Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of the six (6) months probationary period.
Remuneration: As per KRA salary structure
Job Summary
The jobholder shall be responsible for delivering dynamic library services that meet the evolving needs of the Authority, supporting staff capacity development, continuous learning and research through access to Library and information resources across the Authority.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and formulate strategies, work plans and policies for the library management function in the Authority.
- Spearhead maintenance of library collections that are processed to meet international standards for easy organisation, location and retrieval.
- Engage with Library and Information stakeholders in the provision of electronic resources (e-Journals & e-Books).
- Spearhead processing, preservation, retrieval, lending and dissemination of library and information resources.
- Spearhead implementation of the Integrated Library Management System and electronic information resources, including remote access.
- Ensure compliance with regulations relating to the provision of information and library services in the Authority.
- Proactively identify, select and requisition for books and periodicals that meet the user needs of the business processes in the Authority.
- Spearhead the development and implementation of an awareness programme to drive the uptake of library services.
- Ensure that all materials in the library are in good and readable condition.
- Spearhead indexing and abstracting of library books and institutional documents.
- Coordinate workflows within the library function.
- Implement the following corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Library management, Information Sciences or relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution.
- A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Library Management, Information Sciences or relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution, will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience with at least two (2) years at first-level management in Library Services or a comparable position.
- Leadership Development Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised Institution, will be an added advantage.
- Membership to the Kenya Library Association (KLA) or any other relevant professional body.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and people management skills
- Technological ability and Good decision-making capabilities
- Resilient, focused, results-oriented, with expertise in risk management and analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication, good planning, presentation, analytical and organisational skills.
- Stakeholder management and client relationship management skills.
Job Application Guidelines
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
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Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
