The Kenya Public Policy Research and Analysis Institute (KIPPRA) is
charged with the mandate of providing quality public policy advice to
the Government of Kenya, private sector and other stakeholders in order
to contribute to the achievement of national long-term development
goals.
KIPPRA contributes to improved public policy
making and implementation process through: Conducting objective public
policy research and analysis; informing and providing advice during the
policy-making process; building capacity of the Government of Kenya and
other partners to absorb, undertake and analyze public policy;
strengthening working modalities with the Government of Kenya and other
stakeholders.
Towards meeting the requirements of this
mandate and in enhancing institutional capacity, KIPPRA invites
applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions
within its establishment.
Library Assistant
Key Responsibilities
- Sale and distribution of KIPPRA publication
- Issuing and loaning of document/indoors and from outdoors
- Compiling records and processes billing for library services
- Press cutting and current awareness services
- Reference services to users
- Production of photocopies for the library and library users
- Responsible for binding and repairing all books and periodicals
- Assisting in Cataloguing, Classification and indexing and Data input into databases
- Participation in professional groups or networks
- Perform any other duties as may be required e. g assisting in organizing meetings and workshops
Key Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science
- Experience in Cataloguing using various tools
- At least 2 years’ experience in a busy organization. Experience in academic/ research institutions will be an added advantage
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized library, intranet and internet tools
How to Apply
Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates / testimonials to be addressed and posted/hand delivered to:
Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates / testimonials to be addressed and posted/hand delivered to:
Executive Director
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis
2nd Floor, Bishops Garden Towers, Bishops Road
P. O. Box 56445 – 00200
Nairobi
Telephone: 254 20 4936000/0736 712724
OR Emailed to: careers@kippra.or.ke
The deadline for applications is 8th November 2016 by 5.00 p.m.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer
Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply
