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Administration Officer – Library & Information Services Job Oppprtunities – Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Head Administration
About UNRA:
The
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament;
The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on
1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to
develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general
roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament;
The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on
1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to
develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general
roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.
Job Summary: The Administration Officer- Library &
Information Services will be responsible
Information Services will be responsible
for
acquiring, managing and securing the Authorities information resources. The
incumbent will also be responsible for selecting, acquiring, cataloguing,
classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing
reference, bibliographical, and readers’ advisory services; planning,
developing and indexing computerised data base and instructing users on how to
efficiently search through and locate needed reference materials as well as creating
partnerships with other libraries and providing avenues for accessing their
databases remotely.
acquiring, managing and securing the Authorities information resources. The
incumbent will also be responsible for selecting, acquiring, cataloguing,
classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing
reference, bibliographical, and readers’ advisory services; planning,
developing and indexing computerised data base and instructing users on how to
efficiently search through and locate needed reference materials as well as creating
partnerships with other libraries and providing avenues for accessing their
databases remotely.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will develop Library and
Information Services policies and procedures in line with the strategic
plan; - Design information storage and retrieval systems,
and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and
classifying information; - Search and source standard reference materials,
including on-line sources and the Internet; - Code, classify, and catalog books,
publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other information center
materials based on subject matter or standard information Centre
classification systems; - Build and strengthen partnerships with other
libraries/information centers and provide avenues for accessing their
databases remotely; - Establish and update an electronic system for
easy access and retrieval of information; - Develop risk matrix and put in place risk
mitigation measures in office library and information systems; - Manage performance and develop direct reports
in line with the performance management system of UNRA. - Respond to audit reports and implement agreed
recommendations within specified time frames; - Actively participate in planning, budgeting
and reporting in line with departmental guidelines and targets; - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head
Administration.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the UNRA Administration
Officer- Library & Information Services job vacancy should hold an
Honors Degree in Library and Information Science (BLIS) or any other related
field from a recognized University; - At least three years’ experience in records
and document management, Library or Registry. - Computer literacy skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a team and
to develop subordinates; - Excellent interpersonal, particularly
staff/management relations, oral and written communication skills. - Excellent customer service skills
- High level of Integrity.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their
handwritten application letters, filled application form (Download
Here) , an updated CV with copies of academic documents and two referee
letters (one of whom should be work-related) to the UNRA Kyambogo Training
Centre addressed to the:
suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their
handwritten application letters, filled application form (Download
Here) , an updated CV with copies of academic documents and two referee
letters (one of whom should be work-related) to the UNRA Kyambogo Training
Centre addressed to the:
Office
of the Director Human Resource,
of the Director Human Resource,
Uganda
National Roads Authority,
National Roads Authority,
Plot
5 Lourdel Road Nakasero, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala.
5 Lourdel Road Nakasero, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants will lead to disqualification. Candidates
who present forged documents/testimonials will be arrested and prosecuted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants will lead to disqualification. Candidates
who present forged documents/testimonials will be arrested and prosecuted.
Deadline: Monday, 1st February 2016 by 17.00 hours
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