Rank: Field Staff
Grade: SH 3
Section: Member/ Client Services
Department: Essential Services- Community Centers
Location / Work station: Kawangware
Working Hours: Monday – Saturdays | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Library Coordinator
Direct reports: N/A
Job Purpose
To be responsible for management of library’s information materials and library clients in line with SHOFCO’s aim to provide education in slum areas.
Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions
- Research and select library materials.
- Develop special programs like outreach program.
- Prepare budgetary information and reports.
- Ensure prompt opening of the Library at appointed times.
- Catalogue, classify and maintain library materials using bar codes and call numbers.
- Manage users in the library to meet user’s needs.
- Analyze user’s needs to determine what books are appropriate. Search and provide books for users.
- Ensure entry of data and regular update of entries into the library system.
- Return books to shelves.
- Repair damaged books and maintain catalogue.
- Induction of new program users providing comprehensive reference and information on resource center activities.
- Ensure the library environment is conducive for learning.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
Academic Qualifications
- Certificate in Library and Information Science
Professional Qualifications
N/A
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- At least a year’s experience in performing library services
- Record Management skills will be an added advantage
- Ability to manage a library and its collection
Functional Skills:
- Articulating information
- Examining information
- Generating ideas
- Checking things
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Directing people
- Valuing individuals
- Following procedures
- Inviting feedback
How to apply
Interested applicants should email their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shofco.org with a clear subject line Librarian-Kawangware. Applications without this information will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 11th September 2026.