Job Overview

Serves as Ethiopic language librarian (acquisitions) in the Acquisitions Section of LOC-Nairobi. Processes books and other library materials in Amharic and related Ethiopic languages from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Creates initial bibliographic records for such materials and works with staff in Monograph and Serials cataloging section providing language expertise to complete the cataloging of these materials. Documents invoices and receipts against materials and signs as receiving officer to authorize fiscal processing and approval for payments. May be assigned to perform similar tasks for books acquired from other countries and in other languages as may be required as priority for processing.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE: Three years’ experience in appropriate professional environment that will include, financial sector or translation is required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Pre-hire (Operational): Knowledge of Ethiopic languages, particularly, Amharic, Omoro, Tigrinya and related languages; basic understanding of book publishing industry as pertains to Ethiopian and Eritrea in particular; familiarity with government and non-government institutions operating in these countries and how they are structured. Job holder must have knowledge of host country government procedures, as well as the region covered by LOC-Nairobi Office.

Education Requirements:

• College or university studies required (2 years).

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

• Level IV English (Fluent, Writing/Reading/Speaking) is required (This may be tested).
• Level I Swahili (Rudimentary verbal (speaking) is required.
• Level IV Amharic (Fluent, Writing/Reading/Speaking) is required. (This may be tested)
• Level III Other Ethiopic languages (Good working Knowledge, Writing/Reading/Speaking) is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to organize work, place priorities and manage time effectively. Computer software skills that include working with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook are required. Keyboarding skills that require both speed and accuracy are required for manipulating and reporting acquisitions and financial data. Ability to manipulate large amount of data is required to maintain the acquisitions and financial databases. Ability to participate in professional growth and development to enhance skills and knowledge base, especially those related to acquisitions management. Ability to work with a diverse range staff and section heads when providing language expertise when needed. Ability to lift moderately heavy items (20kg).