Shining Hope For Communities

Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, NY that combats urban poverty and gender inequity in the slums of Nairobi. Kennedy Odede, who grew up in the Kibera slum, founded SHOFCO in 2004 with a focus on youth and gender empowerment. SHOFCO has four initiative areas: education, health, economic an...

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.

Academic Qualifications

• Certificate in Library and Information Science

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

• 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.

• Articulating information
• Examining information
• Generating ideas
• Checking things
• Directing people
• Valuing individuals
• Following procedures
• Inviting feedback

• Certificate in Library and Information Science
• 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