Assistant Museum Curator: Kenya Railways Corporation Jobs

Assistant Museum Curator (JG S2)
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Museum Curator, the Assistant will ensure smooth Museum operations and preservation of artifacts.
The specific duties will include:
  • Collection of new artefacts;
  • Preserving the existing artefacts;
  • Preparing weekly, monthly and annual museum reports;
  • Managing the museum’s library and photography section;
  • Giving lectures and talks to visitors at the museums auditorium;
  • Researching on new avenues of increasing revenue within the museum;
  • Assisting researchers obtain required research materials at the museum’s resource centre; and
  • Treasurer of the registered Friends of Railway Museum.
Qualifications

  • O-Level Mean grade ‘C’ OR Equivalent
  • Diploma in Anthropology
  • 3 years relevant experience in museum archiving and teaching
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Terms of offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form, attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:
Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
Nairobi
to be received by 28th May, 2010.
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.