The University of Botswana seeks to recruit a Deputy Director; Resource Management in the Department of Library Services. The main purpose of the job is to provide strategic leadership and expert knowledge and understanding of Library Resourcing strategy, policy, processes and systems
Requirements: Applicants should have (i) Bachelors’ degree in any subject, plus a Master’s degree in Library and information Studies. (ii) Minimum of eight years’ experience, three of which must have been at senior management level in an academic Library or equivalent; (iii) Extensive understanding and application of ICT in academic library environment (iv) Very good knowledge of developing strategic and action plans their implementation, monitoring and evaluation. (v) Membership of Professional Association is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies: Planning, analytical, problem–solving, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, digital technology skills, project management and performance management skills.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties: (i) Lead overall management and policy formulation and guidance in information resources development and bibliographic control; (ii) Monitor changes in online and internet publishing and make resource allocation recommendations that maximize effectiveness of expenditures; (iii) Plan, coordinate and implement Library ICT initiatives, particularly; Library on-line integrated system, Millennium, electronic resource delivery and evaluating options for print vis. Online purchases (iv) Review vendor contracts and participate in negotiations; monitor contracts with vendors, licensing agreements, print subscriptions; and implement approved systems; (v) Guides development of e-resources management services.
How to Apply: Please attach application letter, up-to-date CV, certified true copies of educational certificate and transcripts. Also quote the vacancy number and the post applied for, three reference letters, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to:
The Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support), University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone: Botswana. Telephone: (267) 3552040/2048/4147/5731 Fax (267) 3974796. Email: Maboweb@ub.ac.bw
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy Number and Position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office 205 at Block 108 (Admin Block.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
NB: Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED