Archivist - Digital Preservation

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Geneva, Switzerland
Not specified; refer to unhcr salary calculator fo...
Fully remote
6 years archives and records management experience
Enterprise content management systems expertise
Digital preservation system implementation
The incumbent will design and implement programs for the organization, preservation, and accessibility of UNHCR's information lifecycle

Job Summary

  • The incumbent will design and implement programs for the organization, preservation, and accessibility of UNHCR's information lifecycle.
  • This role requires managing digital curation tasks and overseeing the Digital Preservation System to ensure long-term asset integrity.
  • The position involves advising researchers on archive access, conducting declassification activities, and coordinating archival description projects.

Matching Summary

The incumbent will design and implement programs for the organization, preservation, and accessibility of UNHCR's information lifecycle.

Salary

Not specified; Refer to UNHCR Salary Calculator for Grade PR3

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6 years archives and records management experience
  • Enterprise Content Management systems expertise
  • Digital Preservation System implementation
  • Web archiving and born-digital materials knowledge
  • Archival metadata standards proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of UNHCR mandate and refugee policies
  • Experience with French, Spanish, or Arabic languages
  • Strong collaborative mindset in diverse environments
  • Fundraising and advocacy initiative participation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Archival Management, or History
  • 6 years progressively responsible experience in archives/records management
  • Sound operational knowledge of office automation and electronic records
  • Familiarity with archival metadata standards and digital preservation theory

Work Rights

Residence in Switzerland required; Remote work not permitted as primary arrangement

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