Friday, July 24, 2009

Research Librarian Job Vacancy: World Bank Kenya

Research Librarian

Local Appointment (initial Two Years, subject to renewal)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The World Bank Kenya Country Office is looking for a highly organized and experienced professional to serve as the local Research Librarian based in Nairobi.

The Library and Archives of Development (LAD) provides information services to the World Bank Group.

The Research Librarian will work virtually with Washington-based staff; in person with country office based staff and may travel within the region.

The Librarian will work under the supervision of the Head of Research Services based in Washington.

Research Librarians at the World Bank are responsible for supporting the ongoing information resource and service needs of all employees.

They identify ongoing areas of interest to unit, World Bank Group and IMF staff to ensure that the library or information center continually updates and maintains its collections and resources, and notify staff of new items of interest.

They provide a complete lifecycle of reference and research services, from ready reference to in-depth research and occasional analysis. The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated expertise in various areas of information and library science, including having outstanding customer service, teamwork, communication and support skills.

The scope of the work of the Research Librarian includes providing professional library services in support of the library or information center; working independently as a virtual research librarian to staff at Washington and other regions; by phone, in person and virtually within the Africa Region; using technology to serve a diverse and increasingly decentralizing workforce; and leading a project under supervision.

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

(i) provide Tier 2 reference and research through basic and advanced searches in local databases and other resources. Conduct extensive research on multiple development topics.

(ii) respond to requests for information from staff. Redirect requests to other librarians, subject matter experts, or other units, as necessary.

(iii) collaborate with Knowledge Management staff in relevant client groups to integrate and leverage library services and collections in the work of institutional Knowledge Management.

(iv) select new titles (both electronic and print) for collection development in support of institutional priorities.

(v) collaborate with Country Office staff to gather local content valuable for the Washington Library collection.

(vi) participate and contribute to marketing and outreach activities, including the development of promotional tools and ideas.

(vii) engage in the design, development and delivery of training and learning activities.

(viii) compile and record research and training statistics.

(ix) provide content for Library Network web site and suggests content for other departmental sites.

The successful candidate will have minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (in Liberal Arts, Library Science, or Information Management); or a Bachelor’s degree supported by a library qualification; or a Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent degree is
preferred.

The successful candidate will have at least four (4) years direct relevant experience in functional position or related work experience.

Among other competencies, s/he will have expert knowledge of practices for developing, organizing, and preserving library collections; and demonstrated working knowledge of library trends, software products, teamwork and customer service skills; proficient knowledge of records management practices including retrieval, reference, research, and advisory services.

Electronic Applications:

For the full position description and complete selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to visit and submit the electronic application at www.worldbank.org/careers click on >employment opportunities >professional/technical staff opportunities >current vacancies> job# 091266 to submit your application electronically to the World Bank.

Email or postal/paper applications will not be considered.

The closing date for receipt of your electronic application is end of day August 7, 2009.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Qualified candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic, disability etc) are encouraged to apply.

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