CUE Library and Information Services Senior Assistant Commission Secretary Job in Kenya (KShs 110K - 285K)

The Commission for University Education is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament, Universities Act 2012, to provide for development of university education; the establishment, accreditation and governance of universities in Kenya.

In order to strengthen its human resource capacity, the Commission invites applications from candidates to fill the following vacant position:

Senior Assistant Commission Secretary, Library and Information Services

Grade: CUE 12

1 Post
 

An officer at this level will head a department and will be responsible to the Deputy Commission Secretary, Accreditation for coordination of the functions of the department. 

The officer may be deployed in any of the following Departments: -
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee evaluation of proposals for university libraries; 
• assesse and recommending evaluated proposals for approval; 
• oversee library inspections and preparation of reports; 
• prepare budgets for the department; 
• developing and implementing the library strategic plan; 
• evaluate proposals to set up university libraries; 
• coordinate the inspection of university library services and facilities; 
• coordinate quality audits of university libraries;
• prepare library inspection reports and follow up on their implementation; 
• providing advisory services to institutions on the process of library accreditation; 
• overseeing staff development and performance management in the department; 
• liaise with the relevant department for the development of standards, guidelines and processes for library accreditation; 
• coordinate preparation of reports for consideration by the Documentation Information and Qualifications Committee; 
• oversee the preparation of library accreditation reports; 
• provide advisory services to the Commission on the accreditation of university libraries; 
• Recommend peer reviewers for commissioning.

Qualifications

• a Master’s degree in library and information studies from a recognized institution; 
• served in the grade of Assistant Commission Secretary, Accreditation or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years in Curriculum Development and Implementation, Quality Assurance or related field; 
• proficiency in Computer Applications 
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to CUEs mandate

Salary: CUE 12 - Ksh. 110,682 - 285,824 pm

If you meet the above criteria and you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please send your application with detailed curriculum vitae with references and day time telephone on or before 18th June 2014 to:

Commission Secretary/CEO
Commission for University Education
Redhill Road, off Limuru Road, Gigiri
P.O. Box 54999-00200
Nairobi, Kenya

The Commission for University Education is an Equal Opportunity employer.