Records and Archives Expert. BIS, Basel. Open until 23 September 2018

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:	23/09/2018
Description
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is recruiting a Records and Archives Expert to manage the Bank’s physical archives and digital records at our headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. This role 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. You will ensure that the Bank’s historically valuable documents and current records are preserved and organised to the highest standards possible. We look forward to meeting candidates with a degree in records management or archiving, information management or an equivalent professional qualification. You will have at least five years of relevant experience, including in managing archives repositories, with a proven track record working with born-digital or digitised materials. You will also have experience in project management, business process analysis and specifically in using electronic records management and archiving systems. Experience working with external researchers is desirable. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of German and/or French is a plus. All new staff members are recruited on a fixed-term basis without expectation either of any contract renewal or conversion. The contract may be extended or converted to an open-ended one at the end of the term, subject to organisational needs and individual performance. The BIS is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and strives for diversity among its staff. Against this background, we encourage applications from female candidates.