(REF: EAC/HR/2012/019)
Grade: G4
Organ: East African Court of Justice
Reports to: Librarian
Station: EACJ-Arusha, Tanzania
Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide support in the management of the Court library and dissemination of information.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Receive and prepare documents for processing.
2. Facilitate information processing, including cataloguing, classification and indexing of
the documents, books, periodicals to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
3. Prepare shelf marks, labels, guides and shelf documents;
4. Manage the circulation desk and facilitate the process of loaning and exchange of
information materials.
5. Update the Library databases.
6. Promote the use of the library through internet.
7. Provide appropriate guide to Library users.
8. Assist users in retrieving library information; and
9. Promote a positive culture and image of the Community/EACJ.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Diploma in Library and Information Sciences from a recognized institution with a minimum of
5 years of experience in a busy library.
Skills and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should have good interpersonal, communication, analytical, supervisory and
report writing skills. S/He must be a team player with an affinity to customer care. S/He must
demonstrate proficiency in computer applications specifically in library systems and database
management.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance,
education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone
contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha – Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 27th March 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.
