Head of Archives - Qatar Foundation

Job Purpose:



This senior position will be responsible for a program of management, acquisition, appraisal, description, exhibition, access to, and preservation of the archival records of the Qatar Foundation, including privately donated and institutional records. The position will also manage a program of conservation and preservation of library materials throughout the library. As part of the Special Collections and Archives Team, the position will assist the Associate Director for Special Collections and Archives to develop strategic objectives for the department. This position may also act in the absence of the Associate Director for Special Collections & Archives. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work may be required.



Key Result Areas:



 Leads the Qatar Foundation Archives’ ongoing development and implementation of standards, best practices, and procedures for the stewardship of archival material.

 Liaise with Qatar Foundation Records Management processes to ensure that the permanent historically, culturally and operationally important records are transferred to the QF Archives.

 Responsible for the technical appraisal, capture/transfer, accessioning, storage, conservation, preservation and servicing of archival material.

 Manages a program of conservation and preservation of materials through the library, including archival materials and special collection such as manuscripts, maps, books, etc.

 Manages the Archives’ on-line holdings systems, serves as author for the Archives’ section of the QNL website and contributor to the QNL Facebook and other social media initiatives.

 Recommends, determines and implements workflows and best practices for the arrangement and description and discovery of collections.

 Develops and implements access procedures for requesting material and provides access to these materials.

 Recommends and implements digitization activities.

 Develops and implements an exhibition and lifelong learning program.

 Assists and recommends departmental budgets and priorities and goals.

 Recommend, lead, supervise, and evaluate the departmental staff, Graduate Trainees, and Interns. Provide certified coaching and mentoring to QNDP Trainees, Graduate Trainees, and master’s degree candidates throughout the career development plan process.

 Contributes to the archival field in areas of specialization through service, research, writing, outreach, presentations, and/or teaching.

 Serve on designated committees throughout the library.

 Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in all areas of responsibilities.

 Familiarize, understand and implement QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility. Ensures coordination with HSE department in implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE performance to ensure work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner.

 This position includes, but is not limited to, other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution and are not always indicative of the title and grade of the position.

Job Details

Date Posted:	2014-02-23
Job Location:	Doha, Qatar
Job Role:	Support Services
Company Industry:	Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:	Management
Degree:	Master's degree

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Date Posted: February 23, 2014 at 12:49PM

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Head of Archives - Qatar Foundation