The International Leadership University (ILU) is a Christian University. Our mission as a university is to educate and train Christ-like visionary leaders who spearhead holistic transformation in Africa and the world. ILU invites applications from suitably qualified candidates, to fill the position of The University Assistant Librarian. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, planning, and coordination of library operations to ensure, effective delivery of library and information services, that support the University’s teaching, learning, and research mission, in line with the strategic goals and policies of International Leadership University and will be based at the ILU main Campus-Kilimani.
Job Responsibilities:
Working under the supervision of the University Librarian, you will:
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of library policies, procedures, and strategic plans.
- Network and collaborate with library consortium, publishers, and library professional committee to exchange ideas, and best practices experiences to improve library and information management.
- Engaging in research, publication, and consultancy for ILU.
- Manage library budget allocations and report on utilization of budget and achievements in line with the Commission of University Education (CUE) guidelines.
- Oversee the acquisition, organization, and dissemination of information resources in both print and electronic formats.
- Promote user education, research support, and information literacy programs.
- Support the integration of modern digital technologies in library services.
- Ensure proper cataloguing, classification, and preservation of library materials.
- Coordinate daily library operations.
- Foster collaboration with academic departments to enhance resource use.
- Perform other duties concerning library management as required by the Supervisor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs from time to time.
- Promote a Christian and corporate culture upholding ILU Core Values and Statement of Faith.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from a recognized Institution.
- Strong understanding of library automation systems and digital resource management.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to support research and academic excellence.
- Active Christian faith and commitment to the vision and mission of a Christian university.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified persons are invited to apply by sending a cover letter and relevant CV only to hr@kenya.ilu.edu on or before November 22, 2025.
Kindly indicate the position you applied for in the email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Human Resource Manager, International Leadership University,
Email: hr@kenya.ilu.edu
Deadline for Application: November 22, 2025