Resource and Information Officer


Posted on January 4, 2021


Job Context

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) is inviting applications from Bangladeshi Nationals for the position of Resource and Information Officer to be recruited initially for the period up to December 2021, and subsequently for additional five years’ subject to due completion of the necessary approval processes. This position is reportable to the Coordinator- Monitoring, evaluation and Learning – MEL. Upon joining, the incumbent will be regarded as a member of the team for TIB’s core project, BIBEC (Building Integrity Blocks for Effective Change), and from January 2022 for PACTA (Participatory Action against Corruption: Towards Transparency and Accountability), the new core project.


Responsibilities

• Code, classify, and catalogue books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other reference materials based on the subject matter following standard library classification systems for convenient access;
• Develop and index databases of library materials using the in library software;
• Shelving the books and other documents properly by its classification number;
• Archiving TIB’s research reports, annual reports, outcome reports and other relevant documents;
• Review and assess materials, using book reviews, catalogues, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources;
• Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as annual reports, governance and corruption-related publication etc;
• Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloguing errors;
• Work as “Designated Officer” for providing information as per RTI Act 2009
• Issue books and other relevant documents/materials to staff/volunteer as per requisition, maintain records of such issuance, and take necessary measures to ensure the return of such books, documents/materials on time;
• Maintain updated information on possible sources of information relevant for project/programme purposes on Internet /various Websites/e-libraries; arrange for procuring information from such sources as per requirement;
• Any other task assigned by the organisation.

Special Instruction


Academic Qualification

• Applicants must have graduation in Library Science; working experience in the relevant field in a renowned national/international organization will be given preference;
• Candidates with a 3rd Division/Class or a CGPA of less than 2.5 on a scale of 4 and 3 on a scale of 5 at any stage of academic life need not apply;

Other Qualification

• At least 2 years of work experience in relevant field in a renowned national/international organization;
• Candidate must have skills in inter-personal relationship and communication, both oral and written, in Bangla and English.

Training Courses


Professional Certification


Area of Experience

Librarian, e-library

Skills

Communication, Computer literacy, Library Science, Library Software


Additional Requirement

• Sound computer skills that include good word processing skills both in Bangla and English, good command on the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;
• Experience in an anti-corruption organization will be an added advantage.

Gross Salary

39500

Additional salary Info

Gross salary: 39,500.00 per month plus other benefits as per relevant rules of TIB. Income tax is payable by TIB staff, deductible at source.

Other Benefits

Annual performance-based increment, Cost of living adjustment, Contributory provident fund, Gratuity, Festival allowance and Insurance etc.
 
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  • 18 Jan 2021
  • 1
  • Full time
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  • Dhaka
  • 2 years
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TIB follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity welcoming applications from all especially women, ethnic, religious and other minorities and people with disability. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Any attempt at persuasion is treated as disqualification. If an applicant has an immediate family member in any capacity at TIB, s/he must proactively and clearly disclose it. Such candidates can be employed in TIB only by a special approval of the Board of Trustees, even if duly qualified in the competitive selection process.

TIB strictly observes a policy of zero tolerance to corruption and sexual abuse/harassment and all employees are committed to observe TIB’s Code of Ethics.