The position

The Aga Khan Education Services in Tanzania (AKES, T) operates three schools, from nursery to secondary levels. Each school aims to provide a quality education that imparts a broad set of personal and intellectual skills which develops independent inquiry and critical thinking abilities. The origins of the Aga Khan schools in Tanzania go back to the 19th century when a girls’ school was started around 1905 in Zanzibar by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III. The focus of AKES in Tanzania is to implement educational programs that are designed to assist students in acquiring life skills as well as an intellectual foundation that will enable them to make their way confidently in a world increasingly characterized by globalization and technological advancement. To meet the needs of diverse communities, AKES in Tanzania operates schools which run both National and International curricular.

AKES, Tanzania is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates for Librarian assistant position, we invite applications from experienced, innovative, and inspiring educators to join our multicultural team and deliver high-quality of library service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing library operations, including cataloguing, shelving, and organizing books and resources.
• Support students and staff in locating materials and conducting research and referencing
• Maintain library inventory and process new acquisitions.
• Promote reading through displays, events, and literacy programmed.
• Handle circulation desk duties and basic administrative tasks

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in library science, information management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a school library setting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and familiarity with library software.
• The candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of age groups.
• Commitment and responsible toward work

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country’s national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information…

Region

Eastern Africa

• Assist in managing library operations, including cataloguing, shelving, and organizing books and resources.
• Support students and staff in locating materials and conducting research and referencing
• Maintain library inventory and process new acquisitions.
• Promote reading through displays, events, and literacy programmed.
• Handle circulation desk duties and basic administrative tasks

• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with library software
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of age groups
• Commitment and responsible toward work

• Diploma or degree in library science, information management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a school library setting preferred.