Associate, Records Management and Archives. EBRD, London. Open until 30 October 2020

 

Asociate, Records Management and Archives

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Posting Date: 16-Oct-2020

Location: London, GB

Company: EBRD

Requisition ID	18364
Office Country	United Kingdom
Office City	London
Division	VP, Human Resources & Corporate Services
Dept. / Bus. Group	MD IT Office
Business Unit	Records Management and Archives
Contract Type	Short Term
Contract Length	12 months
Posting End Date	30/10/2020

Associate RM & A (  Records Management and Archives (RM&A)/Corporate Services)

 

Purpose of the Job

The Records Management Associate is responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s information assets are managed in a coherent manner, that information is held and handled securely, made available to the right people and kept as long as necessary. The Records Management Associate will 1) be involved in the development and implementation of the records management policies and procedures designed to facilitate efficient handling of business records, and administer them at departmental level 2) manage specific areas of expertise. The role will facilitate awareness among Bank staff in all matters relating to to the management of information assets

 

Background

The RM&A team collaborates with the business to drive business performance through innovative technologies , it is involved in a document digitalisation initiative, use of electronic signatures and document approval workflows. Works closely with the various team members within IT for the delivery of business solutions that meet business needs.

 

Facts and Scale

• Work with the IT, OGC, Internal Audit and Risk Management departments on information management issues that require their assistance/ advice or on other matters that may have an impact on the management of information assets

 

• 1 to 2 reports
• No budget authority

 

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Manage departmental information to facilitate efficient classification, retrieval and disposition of business information, conduct research and answer information enquiries from Bank staff and protect vital records to ensure business continuity
• Provide guidance and support to the business in order to help them collaborate and share information in an efficient and secure way
• Provide guidance in the migration to Office 365 and MS Teams
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of MS Teams in order to enhance  Bank business performance
• Contribute to the development and implementation of digitisation initiatives to facilitate efficient management of business records
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Records Management and Archives policies and procedures for the Bank to meet business requirements and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
• Establish and maintain departmental records retention and disposal schedules in order to preserve the institutional memory of the Bank
• Organise physical and electronic structured archives, both as a vital business resource and as a resource for future academic research
• Establish best practice and ensure compliance with records management and archives standards
• through awareness of current developments and new technologies and through links with external records and archives services from other similar organisations
• Train new members of the RM&A team and EBRD staff at all levels to ensure compliance with records and archives procedures
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of function-based electronic document and records management systems to enhance Bank business performance
• Supervise staff including: develop annual individual objectives; oversee operations to ensure objectives are achieved and appraise performance
• This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs
   

Knowledge Skills/Experience and Qualifications

• University degree or extensive experience in Records Management and Archives, preferably in a multi-cultural organisation
• Very good technical knowledge of electronic records and document management systems
• Very good technical knowledge of SharePoint and MS Teams
• Proven experience in implementation of MS O365
• Experience of working in a banking sector and familiarity with banking types of  information assets 
• Ability to supervise and coach staff
• Excellent communications skills- ability to communicate appropriate and concise information, in written and verbal formats, to a wide variety of audiences within the EBRD
• Excellent interpersonal skills- ability to work effectively with teams across a wide spectrum of competence areas and levels as well as independently and to act as a respected counterpart; ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with discretion
• Ability to generate and drive projects, ability to generate new initiatives and to work creatively
• Excellent understanding of the specific nature of the Bank and its culture, and ability to build effective working relationships across departments within the Bank to deliver the objectives of the team
• Excellent team player
• Concern for accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent planning, organisational, analytical and multi-tasking skills; ability to show initiative
• Ability to work independently, to tackle issues and propose practical solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexible in working hours and willingness to travel
• Fluent English, both written and oral. Knowledge of another European Language (e.g. French, German, Russian) useful, but not essential

 

Challenges

• Raising the profile of records management within the EBRD, keeping staff aware of the value and benefits of good information management practice to their work and to the Bank’s objectives in terms of efficiency and productivity, and ensuring their compliance and co-operation. Working with departments
  to ensure the RM function is adhered to and executed on an on-going basis
• Maintaining awareness of advances in technology in order to understand the impact on records management practice and implement new processes and technologies. As records are stored in so many different systems, ensuring that they are still well-organised and easily retrievable so as to support business needs

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.  As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working.

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Knowledge Management Officer, P-4. FAO, Rome. Open until 23 October 2020

 2002366

 

Knowledge Management Officer 

Job Posting

: 09/Oct/2020

Closure Date

: 23/Oct/2020, 11:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: CJWC

Job Type

: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional Project

Grade Level: P-4

Primary Location

: Italy-Rome

Duration: Short-Term (11 months)

Post Number: TBD

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device       The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

•  FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality •  People with disabilities are  protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase •  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

 

Organizational Setting

The Secretariat of the Joint FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission, which is the executive organ of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme, is located in the Joint FAO/WHO Centre (CJW). The Secretariat is under the programmatic responsibility of the relevant Deputy Directors-General, Assistant Directors-General of FAO and WHO as well as the Chief Scientist of FAO, while administratively under the supervision of the FAO Deputy Director-General of Natural Resources and Sustainable Production.

The Secretariat is administered in accordance with the rules and regulations of FAO. It services the sessions of the Commission and its subsidiary bodies, and acts as liaison between the Commission and interested sectors of FAO and WHO as well as the World Trade Organization (WTO), other organizations of the United Nations, and other international governmental and non-governmental organizations concerned with the consumer protection, quality and trade aspects of food standards. 

The post is located in CJWC team and the work will be undertaken in close coordination with the Office of Communications (OCC) and the Information Technology Division (CSI).

Reporting Lines

The Knowledge and Information Management Officer reports to the Senior Food Standards Officer P-5 

Technical Focus

Coordination of knowledge and information management activities.

Key Results

Planning, coordination and delivery of knowledge and information management activities.

Key Functions

• Manages and coordinates the development and support of information management applications for high quality data capture, data processing, analysis and dissemination of information in support of FAO's work;

• Coordinates and supervises the work of the system developers in support of the sectors and programs specific areas of work, including the development and maintenance of the Form Management Tool (FMT) database and associated data entry platforms, both on-line and off-line;

• Engages with the Heads of Sector to determine specific information and data management requirements in order to direct the design, development and maintenance of appropriate infrastructure, systems and processes;

• Provides technical advice and support to the strategic planning and implementation of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Information Management areas of work, including the procurement of appropriate infrastructure, contracted services, support personnel and other investments as required;

• Supports the preparation and organization of meetings, seminars, and workshops, attend coordination meetings and represent the FAO Office in knowledge and information management activities working groups;

• Performs other duties as required.

Specific Functions

• Leads the efforts on the digitalization of Codex in coordination with OCC/CSI

• Oversees the management of electronic and/or paper-based information and records for the Codex Secretariat; Identifies, designs, sets up, maintains the most appropriate records management systems; Catalogues, indexes and abstracts Codex materials;

• Manages, assesses and analyses data to provide management with relevant information to elaborate core strategies in the unit to ensure the efficient and effective access to and dissemination of Codex outputs; Ensures compliance with relevant legislation and regulations to preserve records; Ensure a complete historical repository of Codex audio-visual materials is maintained; Leads the implementation of a repository for Codex Terminology to be used by Codex officers and translators;

• Responsible for the provision of a policy framework to guide staff in records management, and provide training and advice to members/clients on use of electronic information services; Analyses and develops innovative, creative and strategic approaches to ensure the efficient and effective access to and dissemination of Codex outputs;

• Facilitates implementation of the Codex communication plan developed jointly with OCC and in collaboration with relevant units;

• Facilitates optimal implementation of Codex meetings, in particular virtual meetings, including participation of Codex Secretariat and host countries in Codex meetings and working groups; 

• Attend, on behalf of the Codex Secretariat, relevant FAO/WHO meetings and other bodies or organizations working in the field of food standards;

• Perform other related duties, as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in an area related to information and knowledge management, business administration or communications

• Seven years of relevant experience in information and knowledge management in international organizations   

• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian

Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable

•Extent and relevant experience in knowledge and information management systems, communication

• Knowledge of a second official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is desirable

  

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

 

GENERAL  INFORMATION

• All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description

 

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

 

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:  http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce . FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes: 
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org 

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Document Management Specialist, FG IV. CEDEFOP, Thessaloniki. Open until 3 November 2020

 

EXTERNAL NOTICE FOR THE POST OF:

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICE

Deadline for applications 03 November 2020 – 13:00 Greek time (CET+1)

Reference Cedefop/2020/06/CA

Type of contract Contract agent 3a (1)

Function group/grade FG IV

Initial contract duration 5 years renewable

Place of employment Thessaloniki (Greece)

We are looking for a highly motivated, service-driven and team-oriented professional with

experience in document management, records management and library activities to join

Cedefop’s Research Support Service.

1. IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

The Research Support Service contributes to Cedefop’s objective of establishing the Agency

as an authoritative source of information on Vocational Education and Training (VET).

The Research Support Service provides solutions for information retrieval such as a discovery

tool, which allows simultaneous search through subscribed and open access resources.

Cedefop’s Open Access policy foresees the setting up of a repository to preserve and

disseminate digital copies of Cedefop’s intellectual outputs, and to promote its work to a wider

community of researchers, policy makers, social partners and practitioners.

The Research Support Service also supports Cedefop staff in the operational departments by

providing access to relevant scientific information services in a prompt manner.

Document management - encompassing records management and archives - is an important

element of Cedefop’s internal control framework and good administration. The Cedefop

records management policy has a central role in establishing Agency-wide rules on the

management of documented information, how it is categorised, tagged and retained, and how

adherence to retention and other management policies can be assessed and enforced.

As Document Management Specialist you will support all projects and activities by maintaining

the discovery tool and other electronic resources, acquiring information products on request,

organising the information collected for and from all Cedefop projects in one unique access

point, disseminating research results, providing training for Cedefop’s staff, and ensuring longterm preservation of Cedefop outputs. The Document Management Specialist will also ensure

that Cedefop’s staff members understand and apply the records management policy, the

classification plan and retention schedule.

The Research Support Service counts currently three staff members and a trainee. The service

is part of the 25 staff members of the Department for Communication, which also includes

External Communication, Web portal and Publications. You will report to the Head of Library

and Documentation.

Your key responsibilities:

Support research and operational activities:

• monitor online resources;

• manage subscriptions to online information resources, services and databases;

• assist with the information needs of project managers and create specialised

bibliographies;

• provide training and support in information retrieval and the use of referencing and

citation tools;

• catalogue and coordinate cataloguing in Cedefop's bibliographical databases, e.g. by

trainee, contractors or assistants.

Document management activities, such as:

• oversee the management of records, electronic and physical, and the tasks of

Cedefop's Records Bank Correspondents (2);

• oversee the mail registration system, procedures and operation;

• advise management, review and update records/archives policies and procedures to

ensure alignment with relevant governance (e.g. Cedefop's founding regulation,

Cedefop's financial regulation and relevant EU regulations, including privacy

regulations);

• ensure the correct use of the electronic document management system (EDMC), in

close collaboration with the ICT service;

• train staff on archives appraisal and records management practices;

• appraisal of Cedefop archives and transfer of historical archives (3) to the Historical

Archives of the EU.

Support communication activities:

• collect data about the impact of Cedefop's publications in key EU policy documents

and the scientific literature;

• advise and support the Open Access repository project;

• support the preparation of tendering procedures in the field of library and information

services.

2) Records Bank Correspondents are staff members of Cedefop who are responsible for carrying out

records management duties within a Department/Service/Function.

3) Most historical Cedefop documents are in French.

2. WHY CEDEFOP?

Cedefop is one of the EU’s decentralised agencies. It supports the design of well-informed

European vocational education and training (VET) policies and contributes to their

implementation. These policies help the citizens to acquire the skills they need in today’s and

tomorrow’s society and labour market.

The work of the Agency includes research and policy analysis at EU level to provide innovative

evidence, share data and support mutual-learning across EU countries.

Cedefop's areas of work comprise vocational education and training and apprenticeship

reforms, current and future skill needs in the labour market, recognition of qualifications and

the validation of work-based learning.

Cedefop works together with the European Commission, Member States and social partners.

The work of the Agency is governed by a Founding Regulation, which also defines its

objectives and tasks.

Cedefop has its seat in Thessaloniki, Greece (Life in Thessaloniki). The Agency offers an

international and stimulating workplace, with about 130 staff from EU countries.

To find out more about Cedefop, visit our website.

3. WHAT ARE THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS?

3.1. Eligibility criteria

For your application to be considered eligible, you must fulfil all the following requirements on

the closing date for submission of applications:

General conditions

• be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union (4) and enjoy full rights

as a citizen;

• have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws on military service;

• be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post (5).

Education and experience

• have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies (6) of at

least three years attested by a diploma.

4) To be able to apply you must be a citizen of at least one EU Member State. If you are only UK citizen you can no longer apply after 31 January 2020.

5) Before appointment, the successful candidate must undergo a medical examination.

6) Only qualifications issued by EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities (e.g. Naric) will be accepted.

Language skills

• have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a

satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union (7).

Contract agents from Cedefop and other EU agencies are also invited to apply in accordance

with the following Cedefop rules.

Non-compliance with any of these eligibility criteria will result in the exclusion of the candidate

from the selection process and the application will not be evaluated further.

3.2. Selection phase

The selection will be carried out by a selection panel appointed by the Executive Director. The

selection panel will assess all eligible applications against the selection criteria described in

this Section 3.2, using as a reference the description of the role in Section 1 of the vacancy

notice.

The selection panel may be assisted by an external consultant in the assessment of

applications and the preparation of interviews.

3.2.1. Preselection based on the application documentation

The selection panel will assess the information contained in your motivation and preselection

form (see Section 5. ‘How to apply?’) to decide if you should be invited to a written test and

interview.

It is important that you explain explicitly in the motivation and preselection form how you meet

(a) the essential preselection criteria and (b) the other preselection criteria. The assessment

of both (a) the essential preselection criteria and (b) the other preselection criteria is carried

out solely based on the motivation and preselection form.

(a) Essential pre-selection criteria:

For your application to be considered further, you must meet all the below essential criteria:

• at least 2 years of full-time equivalent professional experience as a document

management specialist, records management specialist or librarian in the past 5

years (8);

• English: level C1 in all dimensions as per the CEFRL (9).

(b) Other pre-selection criteria

Only if your application meets the above essential preselection criteria will it be scored against

the following other preselection criteria. The non-fulfilment of one or more of these other

7) Satisfactory knowledge is considered level B2 or above as referenced in the Common European Framework of Reference. Knowledge of a third language of the European Union is necessary for the first promotion after recruitment.

8) The work experience does not have to be consecutive.

9) Level C1 or above as referenced in the Common European Framework of Reference.

preselection criteria will not result in your exclusion from the preselection process but may

affect your score and thus your chances of being invited for test and interview.

The criteria below are presented in order of priority:

• professional experience (10) with library and records management standards for data

input and metadata;

• professional experience with library ICT applications, discovery tools and curation of

electronic resources;

• professional experience with reference or citation management tools;

• professional experience with documents and records management or digital archives;

• professional experience with open access repositories;

• professional experience in document management in a research environment;

• French: at least B1 in all dimensions as per CEFRL (11).

In the preselection phase, candidates may be contacted to verify or clarify the facts presented

in the application documentation via a telephone interview or in writing. The telephone

interview and/or a written clarification request is an intermediate step in the preselection. It

does not entitle candidates to be invited for an interview and a written test.

Around ten eligible candidates, who obtain the highest scores and at least 50% of the

maximum score, for the above other preselection criteria will be invited for an interview and a

written test.

3.2.2. Interview and written test

This stage of the selection procedure will allow you to prove your suitability for this post. The

selection panel will conduct the competency-based interview and assess the written test, which

will be evaluated anonymously.

The interview will cover the following areas of professional experience and competences:

• ability to effectively organise and systemise information;

• ability to efficiently manage different tasks;

• high level of service orientation;

• ability to work co-operatively in a team and across the organisation;

• ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.

The written test will assess your:

• ability to search for and retrieve EU policy and/or academic/scientific information

relevant to a query;

• ability to catalogue and classify a VET related grey literature document;

• knowledge of open access or open science;

• knowledge of documents and/or records management;

• comprehension of written French.

10) Experience in all the selection criteria means participation in at least one project.

11) As referenced in the Common European Framework of Reference.

The outcome of the interview will count for 60% and the outcome of the written test for 40% of

the final score.

The tests and interviews are planned to take place in November 2020. Further information on

the organisation of the tests and interviews, which may take place remotely, will be provided

upon invitation.

3.3. List of suitable candidates and appointment

As a result of the interviews and written tests the selection panel will propose the most suitable

candidate(s) for this post to be placed on the list of suitable candidates. In order to be proposed

to be placed on the list of suitable candidates you must obtain a minimum of 60 % of the total

points.

The Executive Director will appoint the successful candidate to this post from the list of suitable

candidates.

If needed, a second interview could be organised prior to the appointment. The content of the

second interview will be in line with the selection criteria established in the vacancy notice.

The appointment of the successful candidate to the post will be finalised after all necessary

supporting documents have been checked. The successful candidate will undergo a probation

period of 9 months.

The list of suitable candidates may be used for future recruitment for the position advertised in

the notice of vacancy. Please note that inclusion in the list does not guarantee recruitment.

The list is valid 31 December 2021. The Executive Director may extend the validity of the list.

4. WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• contract agent 3a (12) with an initial duration of 5 years (renewable);

• internal and interagency mobility: In case of internal and interagency mobility,

Cedefop and the selected candidate shall conclude a contract of employment in

accordance with the Cedefop rules.

• function group FGIV;

• as an example, the monthly basic salary for function group FGIV/grade 13 is 3,531

EUR, and is multiplied by the corrective coefficient for Greece (currently 81.8 % and

reviewed annually);

• salaries are subject to a Union tax deducted at source and are exempt from national

taxation;

• depending on the individual family situation and the place of origin, the jobholder may

be entitled to expatriation allowance (16% of the basic salary), household allowance,

dependent child allowance, education allowance, pre-school allowance, installation

allowance, reimbursement of removal costs and/or initial temporary daily subsistence

allowance, VAT exemption allowance on certain goods for a period of a year;

• additional financial support for the schooling of children;

12) Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

• annual leave entitlement of two days per calendar month plus additional days for age,

grade, home leave if applicable and in addition circa 18 public holidays per year;

• EU Pension Scheme (after 10 years of service);

• EU Joint Sickness and Insurance Scheme (JSIS), accident and occupational disease

coverage, unemployment, invalidity allowance and insurance;

• professional training and development opportunities;

• flexible working arrangements, including teleworking.

Further information regarding rights, conditions of employment and benefits can be found in

the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the

European Union.

5. HOW TO APPLY?

Please submit your application through the online system by Tuesday 03 November 2020 at

13:00 Greek time (CET+1).

The online application, the motivation and preselection form and the CV must be submitted in

English.

We strongly recommend that you read the instructions to applicants and the frequently asked

questions before you start filling in your application.

To register and apply, please go to the vacancies section on Cedefop’s website, click on the

name of the vacancy notice and follow the instructions.

In addition to filling in the online application you must attach:

• the motivation and preselection form duly filled in;

• a detailed CV preferably in the Europass format;

• a copy of your diploma(s) and/or certificate(s) (13).

Please note that the assessment of both (a) essential preselection criteria and (b) other

preselection criteria (Section 3.2.1. (a) and (b) of this vacancy notice) is carried out solely

based on the motivation and preselection form. The motivation and preselection form is

available from here and should be downloaded from there. It is compulsory to use the template

provided. If this document is missing or if the wording of the preselection criteria has been

altered or any of the criteria have been deleted, your application is considered incomplete.

Your CV will be used as a supporting document to the application. It will only be used to gather

further information on your career and experience, if necessary.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be rejected.

Candidates are strictly forbidden to make any contact relating to this selection process with

the selection panel and the Executive Director, or members of Cedefop’s management, either

directly or indirectly. Any infringement of this rule will lead to disqualification from the selection

process.

13) You must always attach your undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor). Optionally, postgraduate diplomas (e.g. master, PhD) and certificates may also be attached.

6. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Cedefop applies a policy of equal opportunities and accepts applications without distinction on

any grounds.

7. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Cedefop ensures that applicants’ personal data are processed in line with Regulation (EU)

2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection

of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions,

bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation

(EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002 and on the free movement of such data. You

can find detailed information om how personal data is processed in the context of the selection

procedures in the privacy statement.

8. DECLARATION OF COMMITMENT TO SERVE PUBLIC

INTEREST INDEPENDENTLY

The successful candidate will be required to sign a declaration of commitment to act

independently in the public interest and to sign a declaration in relation to interests that might

be considered prejudicial to his/her independence. Applicants must confirm their willingness

to do so in their application.

9. APPEAL PROCESS

If a candidate considers that s/he has been adversely affected by a particular decision, s/he

can lodge a complaint under Article 90(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials and Conditions

of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union, at the following address:

CEDEFOP

The Executive Director

EUROPE 123

‘SERVICE POST’

GR – 570 01 Thermi (Thessaloniki)

Any complaint must be lodged within three months after the candidate has been informed of

the decision concerning his/her application.

Should the complaint be rejected, pursuant to Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of

the European Union and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of

Employment of Other Servants, a candidate may request judicial review of the act. For details

on how to submit a judicial appeal and how to determine the deadlines, please consult the

website of the General Court.

Any citizen of the European Union or any natural or legal person residing in a Member State

may make a complaint for maladministration pursuant to Article 228(1) of the Treaty on the

Functioning of the European Union. Please consult the website of the European Ombudsman

for further information on the arrangements for complaints to the Ombudsman.

Please note that complaints to the European Ombudsman do not have the effect of suspending

the period mentioned in Articles 90 and 91 of the Staff Regulations of Officials and Conditions

of Employment of Other Servants for lodging complaints or submitting an appeal pursuant to

Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Please note also that under

Article 2(4) of the General conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties,

any complaint lodged with the European Ombudsman must be preceded by the appropriate

administrative approaches to the institutions and bodies concerned.

Associate Archivist (Ogata Project). UNHCR, Geneva. Open until 13 October 2020

 

TA - Associate Archivist (Ogata Project)

21890

Location

Geneva, Switzerland

Salary Grade

Hardship Level

H

Family Location Type

Family

Duties and Qualifications Terms of Reference Project Archivist Records and Archives Section UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a short term contract within the Records and Archives Section in our Geneva Headquarters in Switzerland. The role will be within UNHCR¿s Reference Unit, which serves to document, preserve and promote access to UNHCR¿s recorded institutional memory. UNHCR is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. We are in over 125 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions. Title: Associate Archivist (Ogata Project) Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland Duration: 6 months Organisational context Records and Archives Section (RAS) is responsible for ensuring that the Organization¿s records are managed through their life cycle in accordance with international standards and UN regulations, as a foundation for the governance and accountability of the organization. RAS makes the experience of UNHCR, as embodied in its records and related materials, available to guide and assist the Organization in planning and conducting its activities. Also, RAS provides information to meet the research needs of the persons of concern to UNHCR, UNHCR Staff and stakeholders, the scholarly community, and the general public. The position We are looking for a qualified archivist with experience in archival description and arrangement to lead the preparation of a catalogue and archival finding aids for the archives of former High Commissioner Sadako Ogata. The selected candidate will work within the Reference Unit, within the Records and Archives Section, to analyze the collection, devise a catalogue structure based upon archival principals and restore original record keeping systems and logic. The position will work closely with the Reference Archivist and other members of the Records and Archives Section. The position will complete archival arrangement and description tasks, ensuring a quality output suitable for publication. The HC Ogata archives comprise 70 linear metres of shelving, containing approximately 1,400 files in total. The majority of the records are written in English. Duties and responsibilities * Analyze the HC Ogata collection, identify record series and original recordkeeping systems where possible; *  Create written finding aids in accordance with UNHCR¿s archival description standards; *  Maintain project documentation; *  Enter hierarchical descriptive data into an ISAD(G) database (Adlib); *  Maintain editorial control over archival descriptions created during the project, ensuring language and style are consistent throughout; *  Train and coordinate the work of an intern and volunteers , some of which will not have worked in archives before; *  Undertake a confidentiality review of the collection, in accordance with UNHCR¿s policy on Access to UNHCR Archives; *  Conduct a preservation assessment of the records, recommending and implementing remedial actions where appropriate. Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required The ideal candidate will: * Possess a postgraduate degree in Archives and Records Management or similar *  Have at least three years post-qualification experience of working in an Archive environment *  Have excellent analytical skills, with proven experience of archival arrangement and description *  Be able to train, motivate and mentor interns and volunteers working on the project *  Have efficient, proven project management skills; *  Be fluent in English, with advanced writing and editing skills *  Have good experience using the Microsoft Office suite; *  Be highly organized and have good attention to detail. *  Be a flexible, team-player. Location The successful candidate will be based with the team in Geneva, Switzerland. At the time of advertising, an element of working from home (within the duty station) is required. Conditions The contract is for 6 months, to commence before the end of 2020. Requests for flexible working arrangements regarding the distribution of working hours are possible if agreed in advance with the supervisor. Although the UNHCR office in Geneva is currently operating on a part-time teleworking basis, regular physical access to the archives repositories is required for the successful completion of this project. Office attendance is therefore required whenever possible within current constraints. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). We welcome applications from candidates with a refugee or stateless background. Closing Date Please note that the closing date for this TA advertisement is Tuesday 13 October 2020 (midnight Geneva time).