Archives/Records Officer - ITDSGIG (Contractual)

Overview

The IMF is seeking an Archives Officer on a fixed-term contract to process a backlog of predominantly analogue records, including appraisal, arrangement, description, and metadata entry into an online catalogue.

Key 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.

Required Experience

A minimum of 6 years professional experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an advanced university degree in archives management, records management, documents management, library and information sciences or related field of study. A minimum of 4 years of experience processing archival collections. Experience applying international standards and best practices in archives and records management as well as electronic records/archives management principles within archival systems. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree in archives management, records management, documents management, library and information sciences or related field of study, or a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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