Archives Officer. EBRD, London. Open until 14 June 2013

Archives Officer Ref 50014973 Country United Kingdom City London Department Risk and Resources Vice Presidency Business UnitRecords Management and Archives Closing date for applications 14 June 2013 12 Month Short Term Contract Role Overview This opportunity is offered as a 12 month short term contract to cover maternity leave. Records Management and Archives (RM&A) is responsible for the overall custody, preservation and servicing of the official records created or received by the Bank, both at Headquarters and in the Resident Offices. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting Records Managers in various archival projects. The successful applicant will work with all staff within the RM&A team. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables Organising the digital video collection •Renaming digital video files and updating associated metadata •Viewing content where required in order to facilitate renaming and updating of metadata Organising the digital photo collection •Reviewing collection and identifying selection to be kept for the institutional archives •Attaching archival metadata tag to selected photos Organising the digital archival repository •Renaming documents Preparing archival records for public access •Gathering required documents in the digital archival repository •Scanning them to required archival standards Organising the hard copy archival repository •Preparing documents for permanent preservation Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications · University degree or equivalent professional qualification in one or more of the following fields: Records Management, Information/Documentation, Archives •Records Management experience, preferably in an international organisation •Fluent English, both written and spoken •Knowledge of another European Language (e.g. French, German, Russian) useful, but not essential •Computer literate: Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel) •Good experience and knowledge of electronic documents systems •Familiar with Records Management Systems •Good organisational/analytical skills and ability to show initiative •Attention to detail and eye for accuracy essential •Good communication skills •Previous experience of working in a multi-cultural environment is desirable Competencies & Personal Attributes •Ability to cope well under pressure and a capacity for hard work •Ability to work cheerfully, calmly and efficiently as part of a team •Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy •Reliable and flexible with a professional attitude