Tuesday 1 July 2014

Post Scriptum

It's the first day of the month, which means that new assignments are now posted for international development roles - some of which are suited to professionals in library and information management. For your convenience, I have listed them below (link to full details in the position title):

Librarian Management Trainer - 6 months
Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri 3 Kendari (SMKN 3 Kendari) / State Vocational High School 3 Kendari
Kendari, Indonesia (Remote location - Sulawesi)

The Librarian Management Trainer will work within SMKN 3 Kendari to create an international standard Electronic Library System (ELS) and build staff capacity in library and electronic management. 

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Librarianship, Information and Media Management or a related field 
  • Two years of experience as a librarian


Knowledge Management Officer - 12 months
Ministry of Industry (MoI) - Micro-Enterprise Development Program (MEDP UN)
Kathmandu, Nepal

The Knowledge Management Officer will work within the Ministry of Industry (MoI) on the Micro-Enterprise Development for Poverty Alleviation (MEDPA) Program, providing technical support and building staff capacity to improve, manage and promote the Micro-Enterprise Knowledge Management Centre. 

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Information Management, Library and Information Science or a relevant field
  • Two years of experience developing or implementing knowledge management systems including analysing information needs and implementing strategies, policies and processes
  • Experience in promoting knowledge sharing practices within an organisation


Early Childhood Development Adviser - 18 months
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP)
Port Moresby, PNG

The Early Childhood Development Advisor will work within Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) to build staff capacity to utilise and monitor Early Childhood Education (ECE) practices, as well as strengthen program management. 

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

  • Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education, Education, Library Studies or a realted discipline 
  • Three years of expereince in an education setting, particularly early childhood



All assignments are fully-funded through the Australian Government, including flights, preparation, visas, accommodation, insurance, and a generous living allowance. Plus a unique experience that will certainly put your career into perspective.

So, what are you waiting for?