Job Title: Assistant Information Officer
Organisation: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Information Officer
Job Ref: CAA/ADV/EXT/04/2015
About US:
Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the regulation of civil aviation in
Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport and 13 other aerodromes
upcountry. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
(CAA) is a corporate body responsible for the regulation of civil aviation in
Uganda. It manages Entebbe International Airport and 13 other aerodromes
upcountry. CAA carries out its work in conformity with International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
Job Summary: The Assistant
Information Officer will be responsible for the provision of smooth running of
the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Documentation Centre/Library and ensure that
there is efficient implementation of systems and regulations necessary to run
the library professionally.
Information Officer will be responsible for the provision of smooth running of
the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Documentation Centre/Library and ensure that
there is efficient implementation of systems and regulations necessary to run
the library professionally.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. Information Management Process:
- The
incumbent will make sure there is proper maintenance and smooth running of
the Library/Information Centre. - Implements
library rules and regulations - Ensures
the efficient implementation of mechanisms, systems and regulations
necessary to run the library /information centre professionally. - Organises
library records of cataloguing and classification of books and periodicals
to ensure easy retrieval for CAA staff/users. - Actively
participates in the review of the Information Centre systems to ensure
compliance to policies and procedures for the department - Maintains
information in a neat and presentable manner. - Expeditiously
follows the correct procedure for archiving and safeguarding information
against loss and destruction.
2. Managing of library correspondence and inquiries:
- The
Assistant Information Officer conducts regular exchange of correspondence
with networking partners in order to share information - The
incumbent will use the internet to update information and search for
relevant information for users to ensure use of current and diverse
information. - Provides
accurate and timeous responses to users and handles library correspondence
and queries - Actively
participates in the production of regular bulletins/circulars to users to
promote use of the library services - Ensures
new information, rules and regulations is communicated to potential users.
3. Cataloguing and classification of CAA library material:
- The
job holder will be responsible for indexing books and periodicals
according to the various functions of CAA and/or aviation functions for
timely search and retrieval by users. - Process
organisation’s library materials ensuring proper cataloguing and classification
of books and periodicals. - Ensures
appropriate cataloguing of classified and confidential information and
monitors access to approved personnel only
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Assistant Information
Officer career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
Librarianship and Information Science (BLIS) - At
least five years’ experience in a reputable organization , two years
practical experience in a similar job - Computer
literacy skills i.e. competent in the use and management of Records
Management Software. - Excellent
interpersonal skills - Ability
to work with minimum supervision - High
personal initiative - Highly
innovative - Age: Below 30 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates who wish to join the aviation industry are encouraged to
send their hand–written applications with
detailed CVs and copies of academic certificates plus transcripts with the Job
reference number (check beginning of this advert) clearly marked at the top
left hand corner of the envelope should be sent to the address below, before
close of business on. Please indicate your (day time) phone contact.
interested candidates who wish to join the aviation industry are encouraged to
send their hand–written applications with
detailed CVs and copies of academic certificates plus transcripts with the Job
reference number (check beginning of this advert) clearly marked at the top
left hand corner of the envelope should be sent to the address below, before
close of business on. Please indicate your (day time) phone contact.
The Director Human Resource
and Administration,
and Administration,
Civil Aviation Authority
(Head Office),
(Head Office),
P .O. Box 5536, Kampala.
Uganda
Uganda
Deadline: 6th July, 2015
NB: All applicants, who will not have heard
from us by 30th September, 2015 should regard their applications unsuccessful.
Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
from us by 30th September, 2015 should regard their applications unsuccessful.
Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
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