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Job Title:  Librarian

Organisation: Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education

Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda

About Organisation:

Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education was commissioned with the focus on practice and hand-on experiences as basis of teaching and learning. Vocationalisation spans through all teacher education programme courses.

Job Summary:  The Librarian will manage and maintain cataloguing and classification of library materials in an accessible form for end users.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cataloguing and classifying library materials in accordance with set standards;
• Compiling bibliographies to enable end users access information easily;
• Checking the filing of catalogue cards;
• Carrying out re-cataloguing and re-classification of reading materials;
• Processing Library materials for selection and acquisition;
• Supporting the training of students using Library resources;
• Implementing systems and procedures to facilitate easy use of library resources;
• Enforcing policies, regulations and procedures governing the use of Library resources;
• Compiling data for update of the library inventory; and
• Supervising, mentoring, counseling and appraising lower-level Library staff.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Should have an Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Library and Information Science or Records and Archives Management from a recognized University or Institution and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and on a PhD track from a recognized University or institution.

Work Experience:

• At least three (3) years working experience at Assistant Librarian level from a reputable institution

Competencies

• Technical: Records management; Knowledge of library management practices; Planning, organizing and coordinating; Information communication technology; and Management of Organizational Environment.
• Behavioural: Team work; Accountability; Ethics and Integrity; Communicating effectively; and Networking

How to Apply:

All applications should be accompanied with the following:

• Certified photocopies of all Academic and Professional Certificates and
• Transcripts;
• A curriculum Vitae;
• Three (3) Reference letters (Professional, Personal and Academic)
• A recent coloured passport size photograph; and
• A copy of the National Identity Card

Eligible female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants shall be contacted for the interview and final selection process. All applications should be addressed and hand delivered to:

The Institute Secretary Designate,

Uganda National Institute of Teacher Education,

Kitikifumba-Shimoni, Kira Municipality,

P.O. Box 7112, Kampala.

Deadline: 12th July, 2024 by 5:00pm East African Standard Time.

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