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USIU Job Vacancy : Senior Archives Assistant

newkenya Job Description The United States International University – Africa is the largest, private, secular university in East and Central Africa catering to over 5,600 students representing 65 nationalities and with a global network of over 11,000 alumni.
USIU – Africa is committed to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms.
We are looking to recruit a qualified person for the following position:
Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will preserve and conserve library / university materials. 

Key Responsibilities

Select, scan and transfer valuable records for permanent preservation, e.g. onlineDownload relevant newspaper articles to create an archival inventory for reference. Process archival materials and preparing accession records and finding aids for all archives collectionsUpdate and maintain the library’s institutional repository and any other digitization projectsAssist users to retrieve archival documents and informationDevelop library exhibits that highlight the archival collection.Shelving and shelf reading of archival materials to facilitate retrievalSupervise work-study students, interns/attachment students and part time employees in various library and archives tasks.Handle daily library duties including answering reference queries Maintain stack areas and ordering supplies for the archives sectionBachelor’s degree in Archives and Records Management OR a Bachelor’s degree in Library/Information Sciences, Records and Archives Management option from an accredited university.Those with Higher National Diploma in Archives and Records Management plus five years’ experience from an accredited college or university will also be considered.Planning and organizational skillsGood interpersonal and communication skillsGood working knowledge of MS-Office SoftwareAbility to work under minimum supervisionHow to Apply

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member ¡n a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Wednesday, 12 November, 2014.

Head of Human Resources,
United States International University – Africa
P.O Box 14634-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke


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