Job vacancy Manager, Jamlin Development

Kingston

OrganisationNational Library of JamaicaReferenceVAC-48539Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesLibrary & Records ManagementLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$3,094,839 per annumDate Posted15/02/2024Expiry Date07/03/2024Under the direction of the National Librarian, the Manager, JAMLIN Development will manage specific aspects of JAMLIN to ensure that the institutions are fully integrated into the country €™s National Information Infrastructure.

 

Key Outputs

• Position statements developed
• Policies and procedures developed
• Integrated library management system implemented
• Governance framework prepared
• Marketing and communication plan submitted and implemented
• Online Directory maintained
• Government Library visited coordinated
• Project schedules prepared
• Reports submitted

 

Principal Responsibility Areas

Professional/Technical 

• Develops policy documents for JAMLIN
• Coordinates the development of a National Digital Preservation Policy
• Develops Memoranda of Agreements for JAMLIN members
• Sources Integrated Library Management System to facilitate information sharing, access and delivery for JAMLIN
• Develops governance framework for JAMLIN
• Develops a marketing and communication plan for JAMLIN
• Develops a competency framework for staff in government libraries
• Maintains the National Bibliographic Database and facilitates access
• Maintains an up-to-date Directory of JAMLIN Members
• Updates the National Librarian on all JAMLIN matters.
• Represents the National Librarian on external relevant committees.
• Participates in team projects and other related duties assigned
• Any other related duties assigned.

 

Performance Standards/Indicators

• Position statement on JAMLIN submitted according to agreed standards and within specific time
• Policies and procedures developed according to agreed standards and within specific time
• Integrated library management system implemented according to agreed standards and within specific time
• Governance framework prepared according to agreed standards and within specified time
• Marketing and communication plan submitted and implemented according to agreed standard and within specified time
• Online Directory of JAMLIN members maintained according to agreed standards and within specified time
• Government Library visited coordinated according to agreed standards and within specific time
• Project schedules prepared according to agreed standards and within specific time
• Reports submitted according to agreed standards and within specific time

 

Required Competencies/Skills/Knowledge 

Core Competencies: 

• Excellent Oral Communication
• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Teamwork & Cooperation
• Customer & Quality Focus

Technical Competencies: 

• Policy writing skills
• Knowledge of digital technologies
• Excellent Planning & Organizing skills
• Knowledge of Public Sector operations

Knowledge/Skills: 

• Knowledge of the operations of government libraries
• Sound knowledge of government communication policies and protocols

 

Minimum education and Experience

• Degree in Library & Information Studies
• Training in Project Management
• A minimum of six (6) years experience in librarianship
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Digital Technology and open source software applications

 

Special conditions associated with the job

• May be required to work outside of regular hours

16 May, 2024 (13 days left)