• Application Deadline: Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Library Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification OND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Requisition ID: 990

Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Job grade: GSA5

Contract type: Regular

Directorate: Registry of the Court

Reports to: Librarian - Legal Division

Organization: African Union Commission - AUC

Purpose of Job

• Assist the Librarian in the provision of library services.

Main Functions

• Assist in processing library information materials, including cataloguing, classification, indexing.


• Conducting information searching and retrieval for library clients.


• Maintenance of library catalogues


• Circulation duties of the library.


• Library reference services


• Working closely with the librarian to search, identify and select materials in all formats for possible purchase and integration into the library's collection.


• Assisting in the audio-visual and serials services of the library;

Specific Responsibilities

• Assisting in library events such as Library weeks,


• Assist in library training and user education programmes


• Conduct various library surveys,


• General ergonomics and shelving of library items


• Assist in the preparation of current awareness services and selective dissemination activities such as bibliographies and general information services to users;


• Perform any other duties as required.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education and a Diploma in Library and Information Studies or Information Sciences or related disciplines or an equivalent.


• A higher qualification in the requested field will be an added advantage.


• A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization

Required Skills:

• A grasp of modern library systems and practices


• Knowledge of standard library organization systems especially Library of Congress Classification system, MARC and Resource Description and Access (RDA) protocols.


• Literacy in modern computer applications especially use of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and conferencing programs.


• Good communication skills and respect for confidentiality


• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment and under minimum supervision;


• Knowledge of the African human rights system;


• Knowledge of international organizations and their functions;


• Knowledge of AU policies, systems and standards


• Proficiency in one of the AU Official working languages. Good knowledge of at least one other language will be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration


• Responsibility


• Learning Orientation


• Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking and Problem Solving


• Job Knowledge


• Drive for Results


• Innovation and taking initiative

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• The African Court is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (42% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$1,401.12  per month), education allowance (100% of the school fees up to a maximum of US$10,000.00 per child per annum to  a maximum of four (4) children of up to 21 years maximum),spouse allowance (5% of the basic salary, child Allowance (US$ 250 per annum per child up to four (4) children aged 21years maximum, etc. in accordance with the Rules and Regulations governing International Civil Servants of the African Union.