Library/Research Assistant

Job Description

Dutystation: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Functional responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Library/Research Assistantperforms the following duties.

• Assists in the review of sources to identify appropriate materials that meet the information needs of the Organisation and its information clientele.

• Assists in cataloguing operations, in particular, reviews and completes descriptive cataloguing and content analysis and adapts online records according to guidelines in all subject areas using international bibliographic description standards including MARC21, AARC2, LCSH, UNBIS, UDC, etc.

• Undertake relevant research and performs searches on a wide range of full-text databases and e-journal collections to locate specific information resources requested.

• Assists in development and maintenance of relevant databases, keeping data accurate and current, and preparing new material as needed.

• Initiates claims and obtains updated materials, in connection with research requests by library patrons.

• Provides statistical data for assessing usefulness and relevance of posted materials.

• Provides technical support and instruction to library patrons in using electronic resources and reference tools.

• Assists in the marketing of the Library’s information resources through the development of promotional materials, Library digests, social media and other outreach materials as well as liaison services;

• Assists in the development of Knowledge Management products and services using new emerging Information Management technologies such as Libguides etc.

• Assist in the development of new content for inclusion in appropriate KLSS related web pages

• Provides technical support for library digitization operations.

• Assists in management of library accounts.

• Co-ordinates work and/or participates in training of junior support staff.

• Undertakes other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A BSc degree in Library Science, Information Sciences or related field is an advantage.

Work Experience

• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in library work, information management, archives and information network administration or related field is required.

Languages

• Fluency in written, spoken and reading English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN Official language is an asset.

About the Organization

TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.

We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.