Library Intern at VSO, Kigali, Rwanda – DEADLINE:
06/07/2014
06/07/2014
VSO is an
international non-governmental development organisation that works through
volunteers to fight global poverty and justice. Our programmes in Rwanda focus
on education, disability and youth development.
international non-governmental development organisation that works through
volunteers to fight global poverty and justice. Our programmes in Rwanda focus
on education, disability and youth development.
VSO Rwanda is
looking to recruit 1 proactive and skilled person to work as Library intern
for its Resource room. He/she will work
closely with HR & Operation Support Officer and VSO volunteer to organise
the library and catalogue different books and magazines.
looking to recruit 1 proactive and skilled person to work as Library intern
for its Resource room. He/she will work
closely with HR & Operation Support Officer and VSO volunteer to organise
the library and catalogue different books and magazines.
Key responsibilities include:
- Do
inventory of books in the resource library;
- Administers the library collection by
cataloguing and entering assigned categories of materials on all relevant
library catalogue systems and shelves;
- Work
with a VSO volunteer to come up with a simple manual on how to use the
resource library;
- With
support from VSO volunteers, develops displays and assists with library
programs;
- Manages
the library collection by cataloguing books and other materials on all
library systems, culling outdated, unused and damaged items from the
collection, keeping the collection inventory properly organized; - Performs
any other duties as may be required
Qualifications
and requirements:
and requirements:
·
A Diploma in secretariat or any other
related field;
A Diploma in secretariat or any other
related field;
·
Working
knowledge of library methods and procedures;
Working
knowledge of library methods and procedures;
·
Some experience in Library management
is required;
Some experience in Library management
is required;
·
Skilled in the use of MS Excel and MS Word and ability
to manage computerized files;
Skilled in the use of MS Excel and MS Word and ability
to manage computerized files;
·
Proficiency in English and French;
Proficiency in English and French;
·
Ability to effectively present
information and respond to library related questions from VSO volunteers and
staff;
Ability to effectively present
information and respond to library related questions from VSO volunteers and
staff;
·
Ability to perform basic reference
work, material selection, cataloguing, and classification.
Ability to perform basic reference
work, material selection, cataloguing, and classification.
How To Apply
To apply,
please submit a cover letter and an updated CV to: recruitment.rwanda@vsoint.org.
Please quote the job title in the subject line. The cover letter should detail
the reasons you believe you are most suitable. Please include telephone and
email contact and details of two referees. CV sent without the cover letter
will not be considered.
please submit a cover letter and an updated CV to: recruitment.rwanda@vsoint.org.
Please quote the job title in the subject line. The cover letter should detail
the reasons you believe you are most suitable. Please include telephone and
email contact and details of two referees. CV sent without the cover letter
will not be considered.
VSO strives to be an equal opportunities employer and particularly
welcomes female applicants, applications from people with disabilities, HIV
positive people, or those who face disadvantage.
welcomes female applicants, applications from people with disabilities, HIV
positive people, or those who face disadvantage.
Closing date: 6th of July 2014.
Written test
and oral interview will be conducted in the week of 8th July 2014
and oral interview will be conducted in the week of 8th July 2014
