Deadline: 11 January 2016
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Policy and Research Officer in Hague, Netherlands.
The Policy and Research Officer contributes to the effectiveness of IFLA’s policy and advocacy work by undertaking a range of professional tasks with the general direction of the Manager, Policy and Advocacy.
The IFLA is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Policy and Research Officer will perform the following functions-
- To undertake in-depth desk research and analysis and to produce briefing papers, case studies and other materials for managers, IFLA units and members that will contribute to IFLA’s policy and advocacy activities.
- To provide professional-level support to IFLA managers, committees, advisory boards and sections. Tasks include monitoring relevant information, coordinating participation at workshops and events, and drafting reports.
- To provide support to the preparation of policy-focused workshops and other events, for example, identifying potential programme concepts, drafting workshop materials, tracking deadlines, and monitoring expenditures against budget.
- To write high-quality communications in support of IFLA’s policy and advocacy work and to disseminate them via appropriate channels, including the web, social media and mailing lists.
- To ensure that strong connections are established and maintained with other activities of IFLA that impact on policy and advocacy work, for example, the professional programme.
- Monitoring the potential effects of trends, international conventions and treaties, activities of international organizations and policy initiatives that may affect the environment in which libraries operate.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A higher degree, or its equivalent, in library or information studies or a related field.
- Project management qualification.
- Excellent knowledge of library and information services and related policy issues.
- Strong research skills.
- Outstanding communication skills in English, written and oral, fully competent in using the web and social media.
- Sense of diplomacy and ability to convey this in writing.
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills, able to relate to people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds.
- Demonstrable understanding of the policy process, including policy development.
- Demonstrable project management skills.
- Awareness of issues in the information environment, the library profession.
- A commitment to participative management practices, workplace diversity and to working effectively within a team environment.
- Experience in working in a distributed, international team.
- Experience working with boards and/or committees.
- Excellence in one of the other official languages of IFLA (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish).
- Experience in an international membership organization.
How to Apply
- Applicants must submit their applications consisting of a covering letter that specifies suitability for the position based on the responsibilities and skills in this job description; detailed curriculum vitae, and the names of two referees via email.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
For more information, please visit IFLA.
