Librarian Job at Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
Librarian

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Education ]

Jobs at:

Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP)

Deadline of this Job:
25 November 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) is a state office established under Article 260 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and the Political Parties Act, 2011. The mandate of the office, among others is to regulate the formation, registration, and funding of political parties in accordance with the Constitution and rule of law. The Act is the primary legal reference for management of political parties in accordance with Articles 91 and 92 of the Constitution, which envisages well governed political parties that respect internal democracy and their constitutional status in the Kenyan political system.
GRADE ORPP 6 .

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:-
• Coordinating implementation for library programs and activities;
• Coordinating storage, circulation, preservation and conversation of information resources and registration of library users;
• Cataloguing, classifying, indexing and abstracting information resources;
• Ensuring entry of metadata in the database;
• Managing users’ credentials;
• Digitizing information resources;
• Editing and ensuring security of data;
• Conducting user education and information literacy programme;
• Retrieving information; and
• Tagging online information resources.


Job Skills: Not Specified


Requirements
• Bachelors Degree in Library Studies, Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
OR
• Bachelor’s degree with Library Option, in any of the following disciplines: Education, Information Science, Information Studies, Science and Technology in Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from the recognized qualifications; and • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Education Experience: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing two copies of ORPP job application form. The application form can be downloaded from the ORPP website, www.orpp.or.ke
2 Candidates should submit their applications together with a copy of national identity card//valid passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents so as to reach the Office on or before 25th November, 2020.
3 Applications in a sealed envelopes clearly be marked with the position applied for, should be sent by post/hand delivered/emailed/addressed to:
The Registrar of Political Parties,
Lion Place, 1st Floor
Karuna close, Waiyaki Way, Westlands
P.O Box 1131-00606,
NAIROBI.
Email: careers@orpp.or.ke
NOTE
Shortlisted applicants will be required to present originals of the following documents:
• National identity card or passport; b) Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
• Any other relevant supporting documents and testimonials; and
• Clearances from the following bodies to demonstrate compliance with Chapter (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureau; and
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.


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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 25 November 2020
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 12-11-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-11-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 12-11-2065
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