KNLS Jobs 2024/2025 Recruitment Application Form Portal
Applications are invited for KNLS Jobs 2024 from suitably qualified candidates. Is it an opportunity you have longed for? The approach to seize it is included in this guide.
Seizing this opportunity will require a login on the career portal of the Kenya National Library Service Board via www.knls.ac.ke/careers which we will guide you on still in this news article.
As a Bachelor’s Degree holder in Library Science or related, your opportunity barely surfaces. However, applying for KNLS jobs in 2024 might quite be a good way to kick start your career.
Without further ado, let’s quickly explore the current job openings at the Kenyan professional body, their requirements, application procedures, and more.
Is KLNS Recruitment Form 2024 Out?
Yes, the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) Board application form for job vacancies is out and available at the career page on the statutory body’s website.
For its latest recruitment exercise, the corporate body has streamlined its application method to help prospective candidates easily forward their applications to her recruitment team.
List of KNLS Jobs Openings 2024
The surely are a lot of professional career opportunities at the Kenya National Library Service Board, and for the now recruitment, the following positions are available for hiring –
- Principal Liberian – Embu
- Principal Liberian – Nyeri
- Principal Liberian – Kakamega
Eligibility Criteria for KNLS Jobs 2024
Everyone who seeks to apply for a job at the Kenya National Library Service Board must first adhere to following criteria to be eligible to apply –
- ONLY applications from Kenyan citizens will be reviewed
- Prospective candidate must hold the Kenya Certificate Secondary Education (KCSE), a minimum of grade C- (minus)
- He or she must currently be held by an employment by another government body
- Prior working experience in similar position matters
- Proficiency in computer applications is highly recommended
- Belonging to a professional body in Kenya most likely will increase your chances
- Candidate applying must excel in communication and writing skills
- Fluency in English and Swahili is necessary. Both oral and written.
Qualifications/Skills for KNLS Recruitment 2024
Having met the general requirements, you must then adhere to the specific requirements depending on the vacant position which you are applying for.
Principal Liberian – Kakamega, Embu, Nyeri
- Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Library Studies/Information Science or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Master’s degree in Library Studies/Information Science from a recognized University will be an added advantage
- A minimum three (3) years working as a Senior Librarian in a busy Public/National Library Services
- You must have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage
- Candidate applying must be a member of the Kenya Library Association
- You must be proficiency in ICT application
- Knowledge in acquisition of e-content will be an added advantage
How to Apply for KNLS Jobs 2024
Prepare two copies of application to be delivered by hand/courier quoting the job reference on the envelope and cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and updated CV, indicate your current remuneration, an active daytime telephone contact of yours, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, copy of National ID Card/Valid Passport.
Your application must also provide the 3 names of the referees who are familiar with your previous work experience, their contact details (telephone and email address) must be detailed.
Finally, address and submit your application to:
- The Director/CEO
- Kenya National Library Service
- Maktaba Kuu Building – 5th Floor
- Ngong Road, Community Area
- P.O Box 30573-00100
- Nairobi.
KNLS Jobs Application Deadline 2024
Once you are done preparing your application, send it so as to reach the office not later than Tuesday 28th March, 2023 at 5:00p.m East African time (EAT).
Important Information
- Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Upon being shortlisted and screened successfully, you will be asked to present the above listed certificates as proof of satisfying the chapter six requirements of the Kenyan constitution.
