LIBRARY ASSISTANT II at the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman)

JOB TITLE : LIBRARY ASSISTANT II
REPORTING TO : DIRECTOR STRATEGY RESEARCH & COMPLIANCE
DEPARTMENT : STRATEGY RESEARCH & COMPLIANCE
JOB GRADE : CAJ 8
NO. OF POSTS : 1
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE
DUTY STATION : HEAD OFFICE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Issuing and receiving books;
ii. Compiling statistics of borrowed books;
iii. Assisting users to track reading materials through relevant library system;
iv. Handling general enquiries;
v. Registering new library users;
vi. Searching the database;
vii. Sending reminder notices for overdue publications;
viii. Updating the catalogue;
ix. Shelving new and returned books;
x. Ensuring that shelves are tidy, and publications are filed in their right places;
xi. Assisting users in searching the database and retrieving information from the
library;
xii. Grouping information materials accordingly through classification and
cataloguing systems;
xiii. Manning the circulation area; and.
xiv. Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATION
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
(i) Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Library Studies, Information Science
or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
(ii) Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
All interested candidates who meet the job indent for this position are encouraged to
apply online through the Commission’s e-recruitment portal on or before 14th October
2025 at 5.00p.m. Those who had applied earlier are encouraged to re-apply.

http://erp.ombudsman.go.ke:8082/Home/Moreinfo/RCRMT00056