Library Assistant New Job UN at IRMCT Arusha November 2024

New Job UN at IRMCT Arusha November 2024 | Library Assistant

Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 246788
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Documentation and Information Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : ARUSHA
Department/Office : International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

Org. Setting and Reporting
This
position is located within the Mechanism Archives and Records Section
(MARS) of the Registry of the International Residual Mechanism for
Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha Branch. Under the supervision of the
Digital Archivist, MARS, the incumbent will be responsible for
supporting the work of the Library at the Arusha Branch.

Responsibilities
• Perform basic library circulation functions, including retrieval, check-out, discharge and recalls of materials. •
Receive, verify, and equip new library materials. • Register new
materials in the library system management and perform the cataloguing
operations. • Participate in the selection and order of new library
materials. • Assign classification code, call numbers, print labels and
affix them on library materials. • Act as the Requisitioner for the
procurement of library subscriptions and resources, including creating
and updating transactions in Umoja. • Review sources to identify
appropriate reference materials that meet the information needs of IRMCT
staff members and outside clients. • Provide links to the full text of
electronic articles available through archival journals and legal
databases. • Create user profile and disseminate information proactively
in the area of interest. • Provide visitors with information available
in the library and/or through peer libraries. • Perform research and
document delivery services using the existing range of specialized
commercial databases and the library online Catalogue. • Issue and
monitor loan services in accordance with library guidelines. •
Participate in the training of library interns and clients. •
Participate in the compilation of library statistics. • Provide tours to
visitors and clients. • Respond to visit requests and inquiries;
process, draft and finalize correspondence and other communications; set
up and maintain files/records, organize meetings, official visits etc. •
Draft social media messaging and research archival material for
supporting visuals and activities related to the work of the Mechanism. •
Assist in the organization of diplomatic meetings, conferences,
seminars, press briefings, interviews, etc. • Coordinate public
relations and protocol services. • Perform other related duties, as
required.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Able to
perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of
decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates
professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious
and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
remains calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates commitment to
implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal
participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of
work. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and
responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest
in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and
format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed. • Client Orientation –
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and
seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and
maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust
and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate
solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’
environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients
informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for
delivery of products or services to client.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.

Work Experience
Minimum
of three (3) years of experience in library work, information
management, public communication or related area is required. The
minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) year for
candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
Experience in searching specialized databases and assisting in the
research process is desirable. Experience with UN International Criminal
Tribunals is desirable. A minimum of 1 years’ experience coordinating
protocol services or arranging group visits is desirable.

Languages
English
and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post
advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in
French is desirable. NOTE: Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all
four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “knowledge of” equals a
rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

No Fee
THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’
BANK ACCOUNTS.
Date Posted : Nov 6, 2024
Deadline : Dec 5, 2024