Job Description
United States International University (USIU) is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya.
USIU is accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), and by the American Government through the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities – the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
USIU is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate to fill in the following position:
Job Details
Reports to the University Librarian. USIU Library is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented professional to serve as Archivist.
The primary mission of the University Archives is to preserve and make known the history of the University and other special collections as may be determined from time to time.
Tasks:
* Oversee the attainment, processing, use and security
* Preservation of physical and digital materials for the University Archives and Special Collections.
* Taking a leadership role in developing and preserving digital collections, and in developing an institutional repository in collaboration with other constituents across campus.
Specialized tools/facilities required to effectively undertake the job:
* Knowledge of and experience with digital access management software, and Institutional Repository software;
* Ability to perform effectively in a team environment; demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse user communities
* Internet connectivity
* Knowledge of file formats used for preserving digital inf supervisory experience; training in/familiarity with preservation and conservation standards and practices formation and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum qualifications
* Masters in Library and Information Studies with specialization in Records and Archives Management from a recognized university.
* Masters in Library Sciences with specialization in Records and Archives Management at undergraduate level may also be considered.
Competencies
* Good communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Computer literacy
* Excellent Organization skills
* Analytical skills
* Master’s degree in library or Information Sciences.
Interested applicants must send detailed CV, contact address, telephone numbers, both current and expected salary and benefits by post or e-mail to the following address
Head of Human Resources
United States International University,
off Thika Road, Nairobi
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800
Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline
2011-01-31
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