Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Foundation Job Recruitment

The OOPL has reached advanced stages and is in need of young and capable minds to advance it works in different spheres and has need for the following people who must be team players, dynamic and require minimal supervision.

1.)  Language Translator/Interpreter in French

Duties
i.  Interpretation/translations of meeting discussions and discourses
ii. Translation of texts materials from English to French and from French to English Languages
iii.   Preparation of brochure texts for different audiences in English and French

Qualifications

• BA/B.Ed French (Masters degree is a major advantage)
• At least 3 years experience with an institution using such services Not more than 32 years of age
• Membership of professional body an added advantage Must be computer literate
• Ability to be effective in a team and independently is a major advantage
• Applicants are requested to inform their Referees to send Confidential Reports on them direct to the Deputy Registrar (Establishments), University of Ibadan, from whom further details may be obtained.
  
• Applicants should Indicate very clearly in their applications, the position applied for and the relevant department and request their Referees to do same.

2.)  Curator

Duties

• Managing the curatorial assets of the OOPL
• Conceptualizing thematic exhibitions for relevant national and institutional events
• Selecting, classification and logging of artefacts
• Preparation of curatorial assets for exhibitions and presentations

Qualifications

• BA/B.Sc in Humanities or Social Sciences
• 5-10 years Cognate Experience in museum curatorship Not more than 35 years of age
• Must be computer literate
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an additional advantage
• Ability to be effective in a team and independently is a major advantage

3.)  Conservator

Duties

• Will be responsible for the repair and restoration of damaged artefacts and wares
• Work with the Curator in maintaining the museum and all its artefacts Ensuring the best practice in the preservation and protection of OOPL's curatorial assets

Qualifications

• B.Sc Chemistry or Diploma in Conservation
• 5-10 years Cognate Experience
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an additional advantage Not more than 35 years of age.
  
• Must be literate in desktop computer applications
• Ability to be effective in a team and independently is a major advantage

4.)  Librarian

Duties

• Management of the OOP library resources
• Taking inventory and stock of OOPL materials Management of online aspect of the library
• Natural duties of a librarian

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Library or Information Science 5-10 years Cognate Experience
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an additional advantage Not more than 35 years of age
• Must be computer literate with deep knowledge and understanding of Library software and applications
• Ability to reason conceptually and be effective in a team is important

5.)  Electronic Media Officer

Duties

• Will be responsible for the management of the electronic media archive of the OOPL
• Review of media materials like video tapes. DVDs, VCDs, HDV tapes, Hard Disk materials for integrity
• Supervision of logging activities of video tapes, DVDs, VCDs. HDV tapes Contribute to the development of diverse documentaries for the OOPL

Qualifications

• Any degree, ND or relevant certification
• 3-7 years experience in a similar station
• Not more than 35 years of age
• Must be literate in computer library/Archiving software and applications
• Ability to reason conceptually and be effective in a team is important.

Application Deadline
21 February, 2012

Method of Application
All applications should be addressed to the Administrative Office, OOPL Foundation, Abeokuta. E-Mail copies should be sent to: ooplibrary@yahoo.com and printed copies should be submitted to:

Tthe OOPL Project Office.
P.O. Box 2066 Sapon, Abeokuta.

All applications should be received on/before 21st February, 2012