Jobs at East African Community- Library Assistant

Job Title: LIBRARY ASSISTANT
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/014)
Grade: G4
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Directorate: Human Resources and Administration
Department: Library and Documentation Centre
Reports to: Senior Documentation Officer
Main Purpose of the Job:
To assist in information processing, scanning and up-dating of Library databases
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Receive and prepare documents for processing.
2. Shelf marks, labelling and shelving of books and documents.
3. Scan all EAC reports and upload in into system/database.
4. Enter data in the library system and assist in updating the other Library Databases.
5. Collect, and compile statistics.
6. Assist with the compilation of compendiums of reports, photocopying, and Binding.
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7. Manage the circulation desk and register users including loan & exchange of information
of materials.
8. Assist with preparation of documents for printing.
9. Assist with processing of information including cataloguing, classifying.
10. Identifying relevant articles from Journals and newspapers, scanning and disseminating
information.
11. Respond to quick reference questions and generally assist users in retrieving
information; and
12. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Diploma in Library and Information Science. 5 years of experience in a similar position.
Skills and Competencies:
Information Management and dissemination, communication skills, computer skills, research
skills, customer care and public relations.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance,
education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
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HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional
certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone
contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 27th March 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.