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a media library manager

RECRUITMENT DATE  : February 01, 2021

WORKPLACE:  Kigali Public Library (KPL)

 FUNCTIONS:  The media library manager is in charge of managing the media library.

He / she will have to manage the registrations, the development and the promotion of the collections and the activities around the book. He / she also manages the PMB and HANAF management portals

These include:

MANAGEMENT OF THE DOCUMENTARY FUND:

• Help and supervise the assistant media library in the verification and storage of collections and books;
• Manage purchases, from ordering to shelving of books (drawing up lists of acquisitions, checking deliveries, cataloging, quotation, indexing, etc.) via the PMB software;
• Target and analyze the needs of the media library’s readers and ensure the development of collections accordingly;
• Help and supervise the assistant media library in weeding and inventory;
• Participate in the surveillance of goods and people.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

•  Develop and monitor the annual budget of the media library;
•  Ensure the establishment and monitoring of partnerships;
•  Develop and monitor grant applications in conjunction with the secretary general and the receptionist;
• Ensure the regular monitoring of registration income via the HANAF management software and in conjunction with the secretary general and the receptionist;
• Maintain registrant data on HANAF and PMB software.

ANIMATION :

•  Preparation of the monthly programming of the media library in conjunction with the media library assistant;
•  Coordinate summer activities in collaboration with the other agents of the media library, the language center and the cultural service;
• Ensure the logistical implementation of all the activities organized by the media library, several times a month and in conjunction with the media library assistant.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  :

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and perfect knowledge of French.
• Teamwork by establishing quality oral and written relationships with internal and external contacts (there are many interfaces).
•  Listening skills, flexibility and firmness in professional relationships.
• Honesty, diplomacy, discretion, rigor,
•  Sense of organization, autonomy and ability to take initiatives.
•  able to meet deadlines and procedures.
•  Knowledge of budget management and project management.
•  Knowledge of office automation tools, in particular Excel.

Training in management applications (HANAF and PMB) will be carried out.

Knowledge of library management will be valued but is not a prerequisite. 

Recruitment conditions:

Local fixed-term contract with the possibility of a permanent contract thereafter.

 Application procedures:

Constitution of the file:

CV and cover letter in French

Copy of diplomas

Application deadline  January 25, 2021

Applications should be sent to:

French Institute of Rwanda / French Embassy in Rwanda

3, KN 33 Street - KIGALI

[email protected]