Librarian Job@ Nigerian Library Association

The Nigerian Library Association is seeking to employ a suitable qualified candidate for the position of National Secretary for the Association.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION TITLE: National Secretary

OPENING DATE: June 19th, 2017

CLOSING DATE: July 3rd, 2017

WORK HOURS: Full-time

BASIC FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Secretary shall carry out the following functions under guidance of the President:

1. Be responsible for the secretarial duties of the Association and coordinate the activities of

the Chapters and various Sections of the Association.

2. Take minutes of all minutes – EXCO, Council & AGMs

3. Ensures the proper day to day running of the Secretariat at all times.

4. Screens all incoming mails and takes appropriate action; receives all outgoing correspondence and other materials.

5. Maintains office filing system and prepares yearly reports for the Association

6. Organizing of annual conference/AGMs, national workshops, seminars, Trainings, etc as scheduled by the national body.

7. Develops a work schedule, draft routine correspondence based on the administrative policies, sets goals, creates /implement action plans and monitor progress towards goals.

8. In addition to providing secretarial services to the Association, the officer will be expected to provide support in the management areas of personnel, and general services.

9. Maintains a high level of accuracy and confidentiality

10. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the President

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidate must have a BLS. Possession of MLS will be an advantage.

2. Must be a Certified Librarian (CLN)

3. Must have at least 3 years post qualification experience

4. Must be ICT Compliant (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point is required)

5. Must be a registered paid-up member of NLA (the last 3 consecutive years)

6. Must be a Nigerian

7. Must be fluent in written and spoken English

8. Must be creative, proactive and self- motivated.

9. Must be in good physical and mental health.

10. Should not be more than 30 years of age at the time of applying

SELECTION PROCESS:

It is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

1. A hand written application specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.

2. A current curriculum vitae

3. Any other documentation (e.g., certificates, copies of degrees earned etc) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Prospective applicants should note that the Association (NLA) does not provide residential accommodation to its staff.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

The President

Nigerian Library Association

C/O National Library of Nigeria Hq

(1st Flr. Room 5)

Sanusi Dantata House

CBD

Abuja

Email: nlanationalsec@yahoo.com, nenii20022003@yahoo.com