The Kenya School of Law (KSL) stands as a premier public legal education provider in Kenya, mandated to deliver professional legal training on behalf of the Government. As established under Section 4 of the Kenya School of Law Act (Cap 16C), the School plays a critical role in shaping the legal profession in the country by offering practical training, conducting research, and providing consultancy services in legal education.
Driven by the vision of becoming a “Centre of excellence in professional legal training, research and consultancy,” the School continues to build a team of highly competent, dynamic, and visionary professionals who share its commitment to excellence in service delivery.
In line with its mission and to support strategic growth and operational efficiency, the Kenya School of Law invites qualified, motivated, and results-oriented individuals to apply for the following vacant positions:
Library Assistant – KSL 8
Reference: KSL/HR05/2025
Position: 1 Post
Overall Purpose of the Job
The Library Assistant will work under the direction of the Principal Librarian and will play an integral role in the execution of day-to-day library operations. The incumbent will be tasked with facilitating access to legal knowledge resources, supporting library users, and maintaining a well-organized and efficient learning environment.
This position is vital in ensuring that students and academic staff have uninterrupted access to key learning and research materials necessary for legal study and practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Library Assistant will assist in the following tasks:
- Provision of library and information services: Carrying out duties aligned with the School’s approved library strategies, including classification, cataloguing, and reference support.
- Safeguarding library assets: Implementing control measures and verification mechanisms to ensure proper valuation, maintenance, and ownership tracking of the library’s holdings.
- Processing of new materials: Stamping, pasting, and accessioning newly acquired print materials to integrate them into the library system.
- Organization of collections: Managing specific areas such as periodicals, archives, rare books, and special collections, including shelving and arrangement of materials for easy access and retrieval.
- User support and circulation: Assisting students, faculty, and visitors with circulation services including checking in/out books and responding to inquiries.
- Stock taking: Participating in regular physical inventory exercises to account for all library resources.
Key Competencies and Attributes
The ideal candidate should have:
- A strong understanding of library systems and organization.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to provide user-focused service in a professional and courteous manner.
- Familiarity with cataloguing tools, physical asset management, and modern library software.
Remuneration
The salary for this position falls under KSL 8, with a gross monthly salary range of Kshs. 74,567 to Kshs. 93,112.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Kenya School of Law is an equal opportunity employer. The School is committed to achieving workforce diversity and inclusivity in terms of gender, ethnicity, and persons with disabilities. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of their background or beliefs.
Application Instructions
All interested applicants must clearly indicate the Job Reference Number, provide a reliable email address and telephone contact, and attach the following:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic and professional certificates
- Copy of the National Identity Card or Passport
- Any other relevant supporting documents
Important Notice:
Only applications submitted through the Kenya School of Law’s recruitment portal will be considered.
To apply, visit the KSL official website at www.ksl.ac.ke, navigate to the Careers section, create an account, log in, and submit your application online.
Address all applications to:
The Director
Kenya School of Law
P.O. Box 30369 – 00100
Karen, Nairobi
Deadline for Applications:
All applications must be submitted on or before 21st July, 2025.
If you are a passionate legal practitioner with a calling to educate, or an organized information science professional eager to support Kenya’s future lawyers, this is your chance to be part of a nationally respected institution shaping the legal fraternity. Join the Kenya School of Law in delivering excellence in legal training, research, and consultancy.
