About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The International Monetary Fund is hiring an Archives/Records Officer on a fixed-term contract to process a backlog of its records, which will be predominantly analogue in format but may include some electronic records. The Archives Officer will work under the general supervision of the Archives Team Lead and be responsible for the appraisal, arrangement, and description of records, as well as the entry of metadata in the online catalogue. This project aims to make valuable permanent Fund records accessible to researchers and member countries in compliance with the Fund's Open Archives Policy. The Archives Officer will work closely with the Archives Team Lead and other Archives colleagues to process the backlog. The role requires an advanced university degree in archives management, records management, documents management, library and information sciences, or a related field of study, or a bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of 6 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience processing archival collections and experience applying international standards and best practices in archives and records management. The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. The organization welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.
Responsibilities
- Appraises records to remove extraneous, transitory, and irrelevant documentation
- Arranges and describes records according to international archival standards, best practices, and internal processes
- Performs basic condition assessments and identifies records requiring digitization, preservation, and/or conservation
- Adds metadata to catalogue records in accordance with international standards and internal guidelines
- Reviews and ensures the accuracy and consistency of metadata and descriptions
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Section Chief or Team Lead
Benefits
- No benefits are specified in the source material.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in archives management, records management, documents management, library and information sciences, or a related field of study
- Or a bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of 6 years of professional experience
- Minimum of 4 years of experience processing archival collections
- Experience applying international standards and best practices in archives and records management
- Knowledge and/or experience with records management systems, databases, and digital archiving tools
- Familiarity with international standards for archives and records management
- Experience performing archival appraisal
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
- Ability to lift boxes and files up to 40 lbs
- Knowledge of digitization techniques and preservation practices is an advantage
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to effectively manage time and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse team and interact effectively with colleagues at all levels, stakeholders, and external researchers
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, address, and resolve issues related to records and archives management
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
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