Records and Archives Manager
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
The Manager will oversee the preservation and management of institutional records and archives, ensuring compliance with standards. Responsibilities include digitization, cataloguing, and training. Requirements: Certificate in Archives Administration, 5+ years experience in records management, knowledge of humanitarian law is an asset.
### Strategic Analysis
In the humanitarian sector, the role of a Records and Archives Manager is often underestimated, yet it is a cornerstone of institutional integrity and accountability. At the ICRC, this role ensures that critical operational and legal records are preserved, digitized, and accessible for decision-making and historical reference. The effective management of archives supports compliance with international humanitarian law, strengthens transparency, and enables organizational learning. In an era of information overload and digital transformation, the ability to catalog and safeguard institutional memory is a strategic asset. This position is not merely administrative; it underpins the credibility and efficiency of humanitarian action by ensuring that lessons from past operations inform future interventions. As the sector grapples with complex crises, the role of records management becomes increasingly vital for evidence-based programming and donor accountability.