Organisation Overview

The National Library Service Board (NLS) is a Statutory Corporation established under the National Library Service Act of 1967. It operates nationwide public library and information services in Malawi currently within 16 branches. The statutory responsibilities are to promote, establish, equip, manage, maintain, and develop libraries in Malawi. The mission is to ensure that people of Malawi have access to educational, training, recreational, and information materials for national development whilst the vision is to “become a centre of excellence for information and knowledge”

National Library Service is seeking qualified and highly motivated individuals to fill the following vacancies at the institution:

JOB TITLE : Deputy National Librarian (Deputy CEO) (Re-advertisement)

Duty Station: National Library Service Head office, Lilongwe

Reporting to : National Librarian

Job Summary

The Deputy National Librarian (DNL) operates as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the organization and is part of the Executive Management. The DNL reports to the National Librarian and assiasts in overseeing the day-to-day administration of the National Library Service and ensures that its goals are met.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

These will include:

1. Supervising and coordinating activities of Branch Libraries and Departments;
2. Advising the National Librarian on professional and administrative matters of the institution;
3. Coordinating the development and review of policies, strategies, projects and programmes;
4. Facilitating the development and review of budgets;
5. Coordinating implementation of financial, procurement, administrative and other core activities in accordance with the Board’s mandate, good practice and legal provisions;
6. Fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement among staff and ensuring that the Board has a skills development plan and a functional performance management system;
7. Mobilising resources to support the operations of the National Library Service;
8. Appraising staff under his/her supervision in accordance with available policies and regulations;
9. Monitoring the efficient, effective and economical utilization of the Board’s resources; and
10. Carrying out any assignment as delegated by the National Librarian from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Those with a first degree in Library and Information Science and a Master’s in Business Administration, Strategic Management, and General Management will be considered.
• 5 years of working experience at senior management level.

Skills and Other Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Problem-solving skills and result oriented
• Ability to foster collaboration with external partners.
• Strategic thinking
• Understanding of budgeting and resource allocation.
• Team building
• High ethical standards (Integrity)

Appointment and Remuneration

The successful candidates will be offered performance-related contracts of three (3) years renewable based on satisfactory performance with competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply
Interested persons should apply to the address below enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae with names and contacts of three traceable referees, a cover letter specifying the position being applied for, and photocopy certificates by 7th October, 2024.

The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
Department of Statutory Corporations
P. O. Box 30061
Capital City Lilongwe 3

NOTE:
Those who responded to the previous advertisement are encouraged to re-apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.