The United Nations is seeking an Archives Assistant to join the Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS) in the Facilities and Commercial Activities Service (FCAS) of the Department of Operational Support (DOS). The Archives Assistant will be responsible for facilitating the accession of non-current records, facilitating intellectual control over transferred records, and providing access to UN Archives to Member States, Staff, and the public at large.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in archives, records management, library science, or a related field. They will also have experience with accessioning, intellectual control, and access to archives. Fluency in English is required.

The Archives Assistant will be a member of the ARMS team and will report to the Information Management Officer. They will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders.

The United Nations offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension, and travel allowance.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the UN Careers website. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2023.

Here are some of the key responsibilities of the Archives Assistant:

• Facilitate the accession of non-current records
• Facilitate intellectual control over transferred records
• Provide access to UN Archives to Member States, Staff, and the public at large
• Assist with the development and implementation of archives policies and procedures
• Maintain and update archives databases
• Conduct research on archives-related topics
• Provide training to staff on archives management

Here are some of the skills and qualifications that are required for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in archives, records management, library science, or a related field
• Experience with accessioning, intellectual control, and access to archives
• Fluency in English
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the UN Careers website. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2023.