Monday, July 24, 2017

Records and Archives Expert. BIS, Basel. Open until 26 July 2017

Records and Archives Expert

Office location:Basel
Department:General Secretariat
Unit:Information Management Services
Service:
Employment - Duration:3 years
Contract type:Fixed-term
FTE%:100%
Application Deadline:26/07/2017

Description


Purpose of the job:
We are looking for a Records and Archives Expert to manage the Bank’s physical archives and digital records in accordance with the applicable document and information management regulations and objectives. The successful candidate will ensure that the Bank’s historically valuable documents and current records are preserved and organised to the highest standards possible. This requires the conceptual development, implementation and maintenance of an efficient and secure electronic archiving environment, including long-term preservation and disposal, within the framework of the Bank’s existing information management systems. The role also responds to internal requests and oversees the provision of an external research service.


Qualifications and skills:
  • We are looking forward to meeting candidates with university degree in records management or archiving, in information management, or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • The ideal candidate has experience in managing archives repositories, with proven track record working with born-digital or digitised materials. He/she has a qualification in project management, business process analysis and specifically in electronic records management and archiving system. Experience working with external researchers is desirable.
  • He/she is an excellent team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills; is able to work independently to tight deadlines; is a self-starter; has absolute discretion in treating confidential and restricted information; has strong customer orientation and strong analytical skills; has a  hands-on, practical approach; is prepared to work occasional overtime if required; has a good understanding of specific records and archives management issues, including internal and external user research requirements; has a knowledge of relevant international standards and familiarity with electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS) and cataloguing tools.
  • The successful candidate is proficient in English. Additional knowledge of German and/or French is a plus.
Work experience:
At last five years of relevant job experience in electronic records management and managing physical archives.


The BIS’s head office is located in Basel, Switzerland, with representative offices in Hong Kong SAR and Mexico City. We are able to recruit globally, regardless of nationality, and offer competitive employment packages. The BIS employs staff on both open-ended and fixed-term contracts. However, all new entrants are initially recruited on a fixed-term basis. The BIS is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and strives for diversity among its staff. We encourage applications from female candidates.

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