The
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is a not-for-profit Pan-African
institution, dedicated for over 25 years to enabling the advancement of
economic policy research and training in Africa.
The
Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained
development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based
professional economists.
AERC is seeking to recruit a suitable individual to fill the following temporary position.
The
position will assist the Training Department in the Joint Facility of Electives
(JFE), a facility that runs for 4 months from June to October 2016.
The
JFE caters for the electives component of graduate training at Masters and PhD
level for about 110 students from various participating universities in
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Driver – Temporary Position
Driver – Temporary Position
5
Months
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Undertakes
official driving assignments and support services as requested;
- Provides
administrative office assistance to the JFE Secretariat;
- Liaises
with the JFE Administrator and the AERC Drivers to ensure that the JFE
vehicle is well maintained and is taken for servicing whenever due or
necessary;
- Ensures
that the vehicle is kept clean at all times;
- Assists
with the setting up and closure of the JFE;
- Undertakes
other official duties as assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Minimum
O-level education;
- Clean
driving license for Class “A” and “E” Vehicles
- 5
years driving experience
- Good
team player
- Responsible,
high integrity and able to take initiative
- Ability
to communicate effectively in English
- Willingness
to reside at the facility for the 6 months
Library
Assistant –
Temporary Position
(5
months)
The
Library Assistant assists with the day-to-day operation of the JFE library in a
manner that is responsive to the information needs of the various JFE
participants including Visiting Lecturers / Professors, students, AERC staff
and other authorized library users.
The
Library Assistant ensures that the JFE library circulation, inquiry and stock
management functions run effectively and efficiently in meeting the targeted
user needs.
The
holder of the position also assists in the setting up and closure of the JFE,
and provides administrative support to the JFE.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assists
in setting up and closure of the JFE.
- Processing
of library books (ordering, classifying, bar-coding, cataloguing, indexing
and input to electronic library system) for access by JFE participants and
in updating of JFE Library database.
- Ordering,
cataloguing, storing and retrieval of research, reference and training
materials needed for the JFE.
- Updating
of signage and book labels, and compilation of reading materials both
electronically and in print/hard copy and photocopying of course materials
for JFE participants and the JFE Secretariat.
- Takes
stock and maintains proper records or data about the individual readers,
library units, organizations, etc, that participate in the use of library
materials.
- Provides
reference service and internet-based research assistance for visiting
lecturers, students and other authorized library users. This includes
retrieval of information from internal databases (library software system)
and conducting literature search.
- Assists
with access to journal subscriptions, both print and electronically based
and from library CD-ROMs
- Assists
with invigilation of JFE examinations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Library or Information Sciences;
- At
least 3 years’ experience as a Library Assistant
- Highly
skilled in use of databases;
- Good
computer skills – MS Office
- Knowledge
of library Software systems or other comparable library software systems
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexibility
and willingness to work for long hours
- Willingness
to reside at the facility for the duration of 5 months
Interested
candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV, including email
and telephone contacts.
The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
Email: recruitment@aercafrica.org
