Systems Librarian at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of:

Job Title: Systems Librarian

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Working closely with researchers to manage the ICT for information services to support research.
• Provide support in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures for data and information management.
• Oversee testing and modification of Knowledge Center repositories.
• Develop web related applications to create personal or Knowledge Center web pages and content.
• Enhance Knowledge Center's virtual presence on the web. Design experience with MS SharePoint is an asset.
• Support the implementation of new applications and/or adapt existing systems to meet user needs.
• Develop system documentation and training materials (preferably interactive digital ones) for the electronic information resources?
• Support the maintenance of metadata schema to enhance discoverability of digital assets?
• Serve as the primary liaison to the E-Research Team and IITA IT unit to integrate Knowledge Center systems functions with institutional information systems?
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Knowledge Center Manager.
• Handle any other tasks as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Minimum B. Sc. in Computer Science and/or B.Sc. in Information Science/Library Science from accredited institutions.

Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in supporting library applications and server systems, preferably as a systems librarian, an institutional repository administrator, or a digital asset manager.
• Experience with information repositories, data curation and digital preservation, indexing systems, creating and updating taxonomy, metadata, collaborative online tools and developing standards.
• Knowledge of copyright issues as related to scientific publications and electronic publishing.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in diverse groups of team members and subject matter experts.
• Ability to identify and manage change to improve services and efficiencies.Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should:
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