Edward Ndlovu Memorial Library, a large community library based in Gwanda, with outreach to rural areas in the district, wishes to fill the following positions, beginning July 1 2013.
2 (Two) vacancies: Edward Ndlovu Memorial Library
Location Gwanda
Edward Ndlovu Memorial Library, a large community library based in Gwanda, with outreach to rural areas in the district, wishes to fill the following positions, beginning July 1 2013.
1) Librarian
Reports to: Director of Library Services
Duties and Responsibilities
– Responsible for overseeing the operations of the main library in Gwanda town, supervising five staff members
– Classification and cataloguing of new acquisitions
– Perform data base maintenance
– Search national bibliographies
– Advise the director of changes and updates to periodicals
– Maintain physical appearance and ease of use of library
Professional qualification
A first degree in Library Science
Experience
At least two years working in a library
Additional qualities
– Familiar with basic library and circulation desk functions
– Able to conduct effective reference interviews with the public, students and business community
– Knowledge of emerging technologies, maintenance and management of databases
– Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, strong commitment to team work, positive attitude and genuine interest in people
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2) Book keeper
Reports to: Director of Library Services
Duties and responsibilities
– All aspects of bookkeeping including reconciling receipts with cash and banking, reconciliations, journals and the ledgers
– Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget
– Prepare the balance sheet, income statement and expense reports
– Ensure financial reports are done per donor’s requirement and submitted on time
– Payroll administration
– Do the returns to ZIMRA and NSSA
– Prepare budgets for project proposal submissions
– Preparation of statutory annual reports
– Maintaining contact with donors, bankers and auditors
– Liaising with auditors and management and answering queries on financial based matters
– Proposing and discussing changes and improvements to the library current accounting setup
Qualifications
– Higher National Diploma in Accounting or a Bachelor degree in Accounting
– Qualified by experience in which case work experience longer than one year will be required
Experience
At least one year hands-on all round experience working in an accounts office.
Additional Qualities
– Good Microsoft Office skills
– Knowledge of pastel accounting package
– Some knowledge of not-for-profit organisations statutory reporting requirements will be a bonus
– Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
– Ability to work unsupervised and develop the job
To apply
Interested candidates please contact the Director, Edward Ndlovu Memorial Library, on the following email: enmlib@comone.co.zw
Application deadline for both posts: 21 June 2013