Position title: Library Clerk - KVRC
Grade: GS- 5
Position N°: 0623
Reference: ADB/010/002
Publication date: 06/01/2010
Closing date: 22/01/2010
Objectives
The work objective of the this position is to assist professional librarians in the day-to-day management of the information resources, and specifically to:
Grade: GS- 5
Position N°: 0623
Reference: ADB/010/002
Publication date: 06/01/2010
Closing date: 22/01/2010
Objectives
The work objective of the this position is to assist professional librarians in the day-to-day management of the information resources, and specifically to:
- Assist in the development of KVRC information resources and services.
- Receive, process and organize information resources.
- Perform indexing and cataloguing of information materials and documents using internationally accepted cataloging and classification standards and procedures.
- Provide reference services and help users locate information locally and online.
Duties and responsibilities
The major duties of the position are to:
The major duties of the position are to:
- Locate, procure, organize and maintain information documents and resources and perform cataloguing and coding of library materials;
- Disseminate information by issuing library materials to within the Bank and externally
- Assist users to use KVRC resources and services.
- Search for and retrieve documents and information using the Web and other online information databases
- Perform other routine library information services as and when needed.
This position does not afford international privileges
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- At least a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant practical experience, using a centralized data management system.
- Familiarity with document retention policies guidelines and procedures of multilateral development institution.
- High level communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and writing skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
- Systematic and analytical skills, with strong numerical ability, and great attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to provide feedback.
- Competence in the use of standard software used in the Bank.
Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: recruit @ afdb.org a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality.
The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.
The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
