Position Description:
Source:The Daily News 3 April,2014
The Tanzania Institute of Bankers is a professional body for banker’s established with principle objectives among which include:
To promote, encourage and provide opportunities for members to acquire knowledge of the theory - ~
and practice of banking and to facilitate the consideration and discussion of matters of interest to
bankers and persons associated with banks and financial institutions;
To set, conduct, mark and approve examinations in banking profession subjects and accordingly to
issue respective qualifying certificates either alone Of jointly with other educational or professional
bodies.
To act as a regulatory and disciplinary body for the banking profession and to promote professional
integrity and ethics and to set standards for the banking profession.
Management of the Institute is vested in the Governing Council constituted by the Bank of Tanzania and sponsoring Banks and Financial Institutions in the country. The Institute's main objective, inter alia, is promoting and developing a banking qualification of international repute for professional career bankers expected to run banks and other financial institutions in a reformed and competitive financial system. The Institute's banking profession and examination system is aligned to that of the Institute of Financial Services London, United Kingdom (UK), East African Institutes of Bankers and Alliance of African Institutes of Bankers.
A. Qualifications and ExperienceA holder of a Degree on Library and Information Studies, and a post-graduate qualification in a related
field. It is preferable that the candidate possesses a post-qualification experience of not less than
five years; three (3) of which must be in a similar responsible position. Knowledge of computers and
computer-based systems is desirabla and essential.
Age: Not exceeding 40 years.
B. Professional AttributesThe applicant should have a demonstrable record of experience as Librarian in an academic institution and must have initiative and drive. He / She should be able to work independently and must have • proven experience in providing leadership, direction and co-ordination.
C. Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Learning Resource Manager/Librarian is the head of the Institute's Learning Resource Centre/ Library and a senior member of the Institute responsible for providing efficient and appropriate Library services and maintenance of the Library and its collections. He/she will ensure that library materials are current, accessible and available to users as and when required.
The successful candidate is expected to perform the following duties:(i) To assist and advise the Director of Training on all learning resource centre matters pertaining to planning, administrative and budgetary functions of library and information services.
(ii) To advise and implement policies pertaining to the library administration, development and general conduct.
(iii) To analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media service requirements.
(iv) To assist the Director of Training in formulating a policy on procurement of relevant books, publications and other library materials.
(v) To ensure effective access to library collections and resources by properly classifying and cataloguing library items according to content and purpose.
(vi) To establish and supervise a proper system to enter and update users' records and library data.
(vii) To establish and maintain the organization of library materials according to established procedures and ensure their returning to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas after use; for easy location by users.
(viii) To provide library services in response to the information needs of library users; guiding them to effectively search library catalogue, internet and other systems.
(ix) To work closely with the Institute's Training Manager in conducting periodical review of Institute's needs of Library materials according to user's requirements.
(x) To prepare periodical and annual reports related to library and information services.
(xi) To perform any other duties as may be directed by the Director of Training and the Management of the Institute.
REMUNERATIONThese posts carry competitive remuneration packages commensurate with the respective responsibilities and status of the Institute's scheme of service.
