Library Intern – Office of the Registrar
About the role
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals is seeking a Library Intern to support library circulation, cataloguing, information services, research assistance, media monitoring, communications, public relations, and daily library administration in Arusha. Responsibilities: - Assist in basic library circulation functions, including retrieval, check-out, discharge, and recalls of materials. - Support registration of new materials in the library management system and perform cataloguing operations. - Assist in assigning classification codes and call numbers, printing labels, and affixing them to library materials. - Provide visitors with information available in the library and through peer libraries. - Assist with locating online journal articles and responding to reference queries. - Catalogue and index library materials and maintain the library management system. - Provide guidance to library users, conduct tours for visitors and clients, and respond to information requests and inquiries. - Compile daily news summaries from local, regional, and international media sources. - Research, compile, and present basic information for communications products and services. - Assist with public relations and protocol services, including preparations for official visits. - Assist in planning and implementing public relations activities, drafting social media messaging, and researching archival material for visuals and outreach related to court activity. - Support daily library administration. How to apply: Read the internship programme information at https://www.irmct.org/en/recruitment/internship/internship-programme before applying. Submit copies of your university transcripts or proof of enrolment, with the courses taken and grades received, together with your application. Apply via the United Nations Careers portal: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/286677?language=en
Key requirements
- Library and information management skills
- Cataloguing and indexing skills
- Ability to use library management systems
- Research and reference assistance skills
- Information retrieval and document delivery skills
- Media monitoring and news summary preparation skills
- Communication, public relations, and protocol skills
- Ability to draft social media messages and communications content
- Fluency in English
- Working knowledge of French, Kinyarwanda, or Kiswahili is desirable
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with unpublished information