Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Foundation

Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Foundation, located in Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria, is conceived as a centre that aims at preserving the past, capturing the present and inspiring the future of Nigeria and Africa at large. It is primarily a historic, touristic, recreational and academic centre and also a national archive for the preservation of genuine presidential papers, documents, materials and other historic items associated with the office and person of President Olusegun Obasanjo.




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 text 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 artifacts and wares

Work with the Curator in maintaining the museum and all its artifacts

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:



The OOPL Project Office.

P.O. Box 2066 Sapon, Abeokuta.



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