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About the Organisation
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates five schools in various cities in Kenya, providing nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. AKES is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South, with over 190 schools and 100+ non-formal education programmes in multiple countries, serving over 104,700 students and employing more than 6,500 teachers and staff.
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The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, Vanga Road, Mombasa, Kenya
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Full Time
Deadline:
31 Aug 2025
Job Title
Librarian job at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya)
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya)
Job Description
The Librarian will oversee the day-to-day operations of the library, develop and implement programs to meet learners’ needs, manage resources, and maintain an up-to-date catalogue. The role includes scheduling library use, maintaining order, developing strategies for growth, conducting annual stock takes, evaluating and purchasing new materials, and training students in the effective use of library resources. The Librarian will also develop computerized processes for library management, assist users with e-books and audiovisual resources, manage damaged or lost books, liaise with publishers and vendors, and prepare and manage the library budget.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Develop library programs tailored to learners’ needs, abilities, and interests
Manage the library’s daily operations and schedules
Develop strategies for library growth and improved services
Maintain orderliness and security of resources
Conduct annual stock takes and update records
Research and recommend new or second-hand books for purchase
Guide new students on proper use of library resources
Implement computerized library management processes
Assist users with e-books, audiobooks, and audiovisual resources
Maintain books in good condition and arrange replacements for lost or damaged items
Work with publishers/vendors to keep the library catalogue current
Prepare and manage the library’s budget, including fines collection
Attend professional development workshops in Library Science
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Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science, Library Science, or Records Management
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy library (school experience is an advantage)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms
Knowledge of databases and Integrated Library Systems
Strong organizational, communication, and IT skills
