Librarian at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Indexing and abstracting books, journals, and other library resource materials.
• Operating Current Awareness Service (CAS).
• Conducting information searches from electronic databases.
• Editing reports, newsletters, and other publications.
• Selecting and acquiring information in consultation with researchers and other professionals.
• Managing information materials such as books, periodicals, video cassettes, audiotapes, computer databases and CD-ROMs, micro-filmed materials, and other relevant documents.
• Assisting in networking of information services, libraries, and information centers.
• Developing and managing communities of practice for staff and stakeholders.
• Creating and maintaining the Council’s repository.
• Developing and maintaining the Council’s knowledge management system.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Studies, Information Science, or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated merit in work performance.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.

Key Competencies, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Integrity;
• Analytical skills;
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Interpersonal skills.