100000001051.Arrangement & Description Archivist

Key Result Areas:

• Organize archives based on provenance and original order, maintaining the integrity of the hardcopy records including the original order of the files and folders 
• Ensure the logical sequencing of files and folders to reflect their original context and usage 
• Create finding aids, and/or utilize the archival repository system, to facilitate access to, and understanding of, the archives
• Ensure relevant metadata standards are applied consistently to enhance discoverability 
• Collaborate with the digital archives team to standardize metadata across the archives 
• Maintain thorough documentation of the arrangement and description process, including rationale for series descriptions, using the QF archival repository management system 
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Library Science, Information Management, Public Administration, Political Science, or other relevant field. Recognized professional qualifications such as Certified Archivist (CA), Digital Archives Specialist (DAS), Certified Records Manager (CRM), Information Governance Professional (IGP) and/or an Archival Management Certificate are an advantage 
• 2-5 years of relevant full-time archivist work experience 
• Thorough understanding of core archival principles: provenance & original order; metadata & descriptive standards; data management; ingest & accessioning; technical proficiency & problem solving 
• Working knowledge of arrangement and description, preservation techniques, research and reference services 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theory and practice of managing the information lifecycle – from records creation, system access and management, and the appraisal of records for retention as archives or disposal over time 
• Experience applying record and archival management techniques to sentence inactive records for retention or disposal using standard retention and disposal tools and procedures 
• Demonstrated knowledge of arrangement and description, preservation techniques, research, and reference services 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Collaborative and teamwork skills 
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage 
• Proficiency in MS Office application