ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and
communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve
this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the
international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the
developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless
interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. ITU also organizes
global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of
government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the
benefit of all.
VACANCY NOTICE Nº
29P-2018/SG-IS/EXTERNAL/P2
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Date
of Issue: 27 July 2018
Currently accepting applications |
Applications
from women are encouraged
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Functions:
Electronic Resources Librarian
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Post
Number: IS10/P2/8
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Deadline for Applications (23.59
Geneva CH) : 27 September 2018
(58 day(s) until closing deadline) |
Duration
of Contract: 2 years with a possibility
of extension for an additional period of maximum 2 years
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Type
of Appointment: Fixed-term Appointment
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Duty
Station: Geneva, Switzerland
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Grade: P2
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Organ:
The General Secretariat directs all the administrative and financial aspects of the Union's activities, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication matters for operational and other purposes, the provision of legal advice to the Bureaux of the Union and the departments of the General Secretariat, logistic support to the Union's activities including conferences, the coordination of the work of the Union with other international organizations, the dissemination of information to the Member States and Sector Members, press, corporate and individual users of telecommunications and the general public. The General Secretariat is also responsible for the organization of world telecommunication exhibitions and forums. |
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Organization Unit:
Within the General Secretariat,
the Information Services Department (IS) is the focal point for the ITU
information technology services, managing ERP, CRM, documents, information
systems and infrastructure, service-desk, library, archives and information
management services, safety and security (both physical and logical), to
support staff both at Headquarters and in the Field, as well as delegates
attending conferences, meetings and events world-wide. It also promotes ICT
collaboration, partnerships and information-sharing and represents ITU in inter-organization
meetings and committees related to information technology and security
management.
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Duties /
Responsibilities
Under the regular supervision of the
Head, Information Management Service (IMS), the incumbent is responsible for
providing a range of reference, collection management and outreach services for
the Service’s collections of information resources. The incumbent performs the
following duties:
- Proposes proactively and efficiently implements policies, procedures, objectives and guidelines for the development and management of the Information Management Service's collection(s) of information resources in all formats.
- Coordinates corporate and individual subscriptions to electronic resources, which includes liaising with vendors regarding subscription agreements and technical issues, providing access to end users, and troubleshooting.
- Catalogues and classifies ITU information, such as publications and key document series, and external information in various formats in accordance with accepted standards using the integrated library system.
- Provides reference and research services to ITU staff, delegates and the general public.
- Conducts outreach activities to increase awareness of the IMS and its resources, improve client use of desktop information resources, and provide tools to meet the information needs of specific client groups.
- Implements new technologies in information management to ensure that IMS staff and clients have up-to-date tools for efficient access to information.
- Advises other units in content organization and information and knowledge sharing.
- Gathers statistics and evaluates the adequacy of the Service's tools and collections to meet client requirements.
- Maintains contact with associations, networks and initiatives in the library and information management field and attends relevant conferences and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Core Competencies: Applying Expertise; Effective Communication;
Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused,
and; Teamwork and Collaboration.
Essential Functional Competencies: Analysis, Judgement &
Decision-Making; Client and Service Orientation; Innovation and Facilitating
Change; Networking and Building Partnerships; Planning and Organizing.
Essential
Technical Competencies: Knowledge of library operations, including
collection management, cataloguing and classification, reference and research.
Knowledge of current trends and developments in managing serials and electronic
resources. Knowledge of new trends and innovations in the field of library
science. Knowledge and understanding of technologies relevant to library and
digital information services.
Qualifications
required
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Education:
University degree in library science, information science or a related field OR education from a reputed college of advanced education, with a diploma of equivalent standard to that of a university degree in one of the fields above. |
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Experience:
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in professional library services. An advanced degree in a related field can be considered as a substitute for one year of working experience. A doctorate in related fields can be considered as a substitute for two years of working experience. Experience working with electronic resources throughout their life cycle - acquisition, liaising with vendors, reviewing licensing options, providing access, troubleshooting technical issues, and gathering and analyzing resource usage statistics - would be an asset. Experience implementing outreach initiatives to improve and increase client use of library resources would be an advantage. |
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Languages:
Knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) at advanced level and knowledge of a second official language at intermediate level. Knowledge of a third official language would be an advantage. (Under the provisions of Resolution No. 626 of the Council, a relaxation of the language requirements may be authorized in the case of candidates from developing countries: when candidates from such countries possess a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the Union, their applications may be taken into consideration.) |
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Additional Information:
Salary:
Total annual salary consists of a
net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund
deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment (PA) (cost of living
allowance). The PA is variable and subject to change without notice in
accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and
allowances.
Annual salary from $ 46,472 + post adjustment $ 32,949 Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to http://www.itu.int/en/careers/Pages/Conditions-of-Employment.aspx
Applicants
will be contacted directly if selected for written test. Interviews may be
used as a form of screening.
To
submit your application follow this link:
For further
information concerning the Conditions of Employment please click the following link
Applicants
will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
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