Information Officer (Records and Archives), P-2. WHO, Geneva. Open until 31 March 2021

 Information Officer (Records and Archives) - (2100030)

  

Grade: P2

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 1 year

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Job Posting

: Mar 11, 2021, 1:50:55 AM

Closing Date

: Mar 31, 2021, 5:59:00 AM

Primary Location

: Switzerland-Geneva

Organization

: HQ/OSS Operational Support and Services BOS

Schedule

: Full-time  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Operational Support and Services is comprised of several services, Infrastructure Support Services (ISS), Logistics Support Services (LSS), Security Services (SEC) and the Global Conference and Training Centre in Tunis (GCT). Logistics Support Services (LSS) is responsible for: i. Conference and events management at WHO/HQ and other locations as necessary ii. Logistics (including catering, printing, storage, transportation, mail & pouch services) at HQ iii. Corporate travel policy and related processes globally, and corporate travel operations at HQ iv. Records and historical archives policy globally, and management of records and archives at HQ v. Internal road safety and vehicle management policy global. The objectives of Records and Archives services is to appropriately retain, organize, preserve and provide access to WHO HQ records and archives in order to maintain reliable, authentic evidence of the Organization's decisions and activities, to facilitate administrative efficiency, and to preserve and disseminate the Organization's institutional memory.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Keys duties include the following:

•  Ensures that all WHO records, including audiovisual records such as photographs (historical and born digital) are appropriately preserved, stored, described and accessible.
• Liaise with the WHO Archivist in the dissemination of knowledge contained in the archives by organizing exhibitions, participating in and/or providing input for health history projects, and preparing presentations, articles or other communications on WHO history, based on information found in the archives.
• Provides and coordinates professional reference services to both internal and external researchers, including individuals and large research institutions, and assists with investigations and/or audits.
•  Assist Head RAS, WHO Archivist and the Electronic Records Management Officer in designing and maintaining Records and Archives specific policies and procedures related to:

       - the maintenance, dissemination and preservation of WHO records of all   types including new types of electronic formats found in social media, such as tweets and E-Mail and associated attachments; and

       - the development of an acquisition policy (including every media  format, E-Mail, Web sites or social media).

•  Assist the WHO Archivist in liaising with other WHO units and Regions involved with information management and knowledge sharing, and participates in joint initiatives to increase awareness of WHO, institutional memory and information resources.
•  Preforms other records and archives related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in Information Management, archives/records management or a related field.Or a university degree in another field supplemented by equivalent experience in archives theory, practice and management.
Desirable: Qualification in one or more aspects of digital preservation.

Experience

Essential: At least two (2) years' experience working in records and archives management, with specific experience in electronic records and archives management software and with an active reference programme. Demonstrated experience at the international level.
Desirable: Experience in digital records and archives preservation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of records & archives management theory and practice, strong knowledge of electronic archives management tools, strong training skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to deal effectively and positively with colleagues at all levels within the Organization and to work successfully within a team.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French.
Desirable:
The above language requirements are interchangeable.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 47,895 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3572 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.