Job Description
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (TECHNICAL SERVICES) - Scale 2 (1 POST)
Job Ref. No. KNL/HQ/AD/180 C/105
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
This position reports to the Director/CEO, knls. The Deputy Director (Technical Services) will provide strategic leadership by working with the Director/CEO and management team to ensure overall development and implementation of the organization’s mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan and manage operations in technical services
• Coordinate research and performance activities of the National & Public Libraries
• Mentor, coach and motivate staff
• Provide leadership in implementation of Boards resolutions
• Manage and budget for library stock in terms of books, softwares, furniture and equipment
• Liaise with international and National organizations on professional matters
• Develop policies to govern library operations
• Ensure that optimum levels of staffing are maintained in libraries
• Deputize the Director
• Assist the Director to implement the Strategic Plan
• Appraise and evaluate staff performance
• Coordinate and plan the development of library services
• Identify, approve and oversee library software installation
• In-charge of security of information resources
• Responsible for the maintenance of professional standards in the management of information materials
• Develop policies and strategies to support research activities
• Responsible for the development and strategies that facilitates for ICTs in library management.
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s Degree in Library Information Science / Library Studies or its equivalent from a recognized Institution with at least seven (7) years of continuous service and work experience, five (5) of which must be in a senior management level in a large organization.
• PhD in Library and Information Science or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Professional knowledge and competence in the Management of Library Services.
• Work experience in a National or Public Library environment will be an added advantage
• Proven literacy in ICT applications.
• Knowledge of Kenya Government financial and operational procedures.
• Be a member of Kenya Library Association and in good standing.
Requirements and Attributes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prepare and deliver effective presentations to Board/Committee members, donors and the public
• Ability to think strategically and develop objectives in achievement of long term goals
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to develop and maintain cooperative and productive relations with staff, donors and public
• Integrity
Integrity Clearance
In addition to the above qualifications, applicants will be required to provide copies of clearance certificates/letters of good standing from the following:
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
• High Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)