Archivist
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Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Archivist to manage the acquisition, preservation, organization, and accessibility of the organization's physical and digital archival records. The successful candidate will be responsible for preserving institutional records, supporting information governance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement archival policies, standards, and preservation strategies.
- Appraise, acquire, organise, catalogue, and preserve archival records and collections.
- Manage both physical and digital archives, ensuring secure storage and easy retrieval.
- Coordinate digitisation projects and maintain electronic archives and metadata.
- Support records management, retention schedules, and information governance initiatives.
- Provide archival reference and research services to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with archival standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies.
- Monitor preservation conditions and implement disaster recovery measures for archival collections.
- Support institutional knowledge management and historical documentation.
- Prepare periodic reports and recommend improvements to archival systems and processes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Library & Information Science or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree (MLIS or related field) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in archives, records management, or information governance.
- Professional certification such as Certified Archivist (CA) or relevant professional membership is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of archival principles, records lifecycle management, and digital preservation.
- Experience with Electronic Document & Records Management Systems (EDRMS).
- Knowledge of metadata standards, digitisation, and archival cataloguing.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing abilities.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and archival management systems.
Benefits:
- Attractive and competitive remuneration.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
- Supportive organisational culture committed to excellence.
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