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.
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- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with unpublished information
Application Instructions
- Also submit copies of your university transcripts or proof of enrolment, with the courses taken and grades received.
- Internship programme information
