Director of the Library at Ruhengeri Institute of Higher Education (INES-Ruhengeri): (Deadline 17 June 2023)

Director of the Library at Ruhengeri Institute of Higher Education (INES-Ruhengeri): (Deadline 17 June 2023)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Ruhengeri Institute of Higher Education (INES-Ruhengeri) is calling for applications for the following vacant positions:

POSITION 1: DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY

• Available Position: One (1)
• Supervising Organ: Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academics and Research (DVCAR) of INES-Ruhengeri
• Duration: Two (2) years renewable upon the employee’s performance

Key roles and responsibilities

• To assist the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academics and Research with the operation and management of the Library at INES-Ruhengeri
• To regularly coordinate all services of the library including the supervision, the review, and the evaluation of the performance of library activities and staff, providing necessary and appropriate consultation and advice;
• To maintain and create new partnerships between the Library of INES-Ruhengeri with international physical and online libraries;
• To create and maintain domestic and abroad University Libraries, creating a synergetic collaboration;
• To propose the establishment, and improvement of the library of INES-Ruhengeri, i.e., location and material needs in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Administration and Finance;
• To make proposals for the acquisition of scientific works closely with the Committee of the Library;
• To generalize and digitalize the use of the digital instrument in the management of the library and regularly evaluate their efficacity;
• To maintain digital and hardcopies of the reports or service resources, and to exhibit them every time it is required;
• To organize and manage the training of staff and students on the use of Library materials; and
• To market the Library of INES-Ruhengeri.

Education and Experience:

• D. or Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from a recognized institution;
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional librarian and managerial experience, within a college or university library is an added value;
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience at smaller universities who understand the dual demands of a working librarian and director;
• Demonstrated budget management and effective stewardship of resources.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging technologies in library services, information technology, and information literacy.
• Ability to leverage new technologies to develop a vision and new strategies to support changing student needs.
• Experience in meeting the diverse needs of stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of program and service trends that support academic success.
• Willingness to support and advance the Department of Library Services, Information Technology, and Information Literacy in teaching activities.

Skills and Competences

• Proven experience in leadership, and team management;
• Fluency in both English and French;
• Ability to establish effective relationships with staff, students, interns, and researchers from abroad;
• Outstanding communication skills; reflective and critical thinking approach and;
• Display calmness under pressure and have a sense of humor.

Note: Local and international candidates are welcome, with priority for females.

How to apply

Detailed Curriculum Vitae with proof of required working experience, certified copies of the degrees, a copy of national identity card or passport, certificates, and any other useful documents with an Application Letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of INES-Ruhengeri should be submitted electronically, in one (1) single pdf file via info@ines.ac.rw with a copy to hr@ines.ac.rw or physically via the Central Secretariat of INES-Ruhengeri not later than June 17, 2023, at 00:00 AM.

Done at Musanze, on May 25, 2023

Fr. Dr. BARIBESHYA Jean Bosco

Vice-Chancellor