The unit provides WHO (World Health Organization) staff with a range of tools and services needed for the organization to remain a leading norm and standard setting institution. The WHO has begun a staff selection process to hire a Metadata/Systems Librarian.

Entidad: HQ/SPI Strategy, Policy and Information.
Lugar: Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva.
Plazas: 1.

Required qualifications:

• Essential: A first level university degree in the field of library or information science or in a substantively related field, ideally supplemented by an advanced degree in library science.
• Essential: – Professional experience in library work for a minimum of 5 years at the national level with some international experience. A minimum of 3 years of intensive experience with automated library systems….
• Knowledge of automated information systems as applied in libraries and/or information networks.
• Familiarity with version control software
• Familiarity with conceptual and practical knowledge of the technologies used to manage and access e-resources including best practices for managing the records that track electronic purchases, subscriptions, and licenses.
• Deep understanding of the technologies and processes of online information provision and access as well as excellent knowledge of database and internet related tools.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills and ability to make sound judgements and take decisions.
• Demonstrated capacity for both working independently and as part of a team; relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender and backgrounds; good interpersonal skills.
• Good capacity to work under pressure with ability to face unexpected and urgent issues.
• Excellent knowledge of a database software supporting information references.
• Excellent knowledge of SQL
• Excellent knowledge of XML.
• Others.

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