The Division of Archives, Library and Outreach valorizes ICRC heritage, knowledge and thought leadership through archives, library and law and policy outreach.
The General Archives preserve and valorize the ICRC’s institutional records for long-term preservation and access, supporting the organization’s business continuity, accountability, and transparency. They form the memory of the organization and of individuals and their families affected by armed conflict and violence and contribute to the development of knowledge and research on ICRC’s past actions and the development of international humanitarian law (IHL).
The Division is looking for a new Head of General Archives and offers a fascinating opportunity to work at the intersection of history, research, and digital technology in an organisation that recognizes the importance to invest in and safeguard its archives. The Head of General Archives ensures the preservation of the ICRC’s institutional memory. The Head of General Archives leads a team of eight staff members and oversees the acquisition, description, and preservation of the ICRC’s general archives.
The team is going through a digital transformation process to develop the capabilities, processes and systems enabling the ICRC to archive and preserve born-digital records in addition to its long-established capacity to archive analogue records. The Head of General Archives will play a key role in leading and guiding this digital transformation of the archives. For this, the incumbent will work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure a holistic and seamless approach for the management of the information lifecycle.
The incumbent will also oversee the preparation of the next release of classified archives in 2035, covering ICRC actions between 1976-1985. This project involves the cataloguing the holdings and going through an extensive internal validation process. The incumbent is part of the Archives, Library and Outreach leadership team and reports to the Head of Division.
Archive Management
Digital preservation
Declassification
Team Management
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