Archives Administration and Records Management Specialist
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
UNHCR is seeking an Archives Administration and Records Management Specialist to manage its institutional archives and ensure compliance with records management policies. Responsibilities: developing and implementing records retention schedules; digitizing and preserving historical archives; managing electronic records systems; training staff on records management best practices; ensuring data protection and access protocols; and supporting audit and legal inquiries. Requirements: Master's degree in Archival Science, Information Management, Library Science, or related field; 6+ years of experience in archives and records management; knowledge of digital preservation standards; experience with UN records policies an asset; strong organizational and training skills.
### Strategic Analysis
In humanitarian crises, timely access to accurate records is not administrative—it is life-saving. UNHCR’s Archives Administration and Records Management Specialist ensures institutional memory, legal accountability, and operational continuity. By developing retention schedules and digitizing archives, this role safeguards sensitive data of displaced populations, enabling evidence-based decisions and protecting beneficiary rights. In a landscape where information chaos can delay aid, this specialist bridges past and present, ensuring compliance with UN policies and international standards. Their work underpins audit responses, legal inquiries, and data protection, directly supporting UNHCR’s mandate. As digital transformation reshapes humanitarian action, this role is pivotal in preserving the integrity of records that prove impact, secure funding, and uphold trust. Without robust archives, humanitarian efforts risk repeating mistakes and losing credibility. Thus, this specialist is a strategic enabler, turning records into a tool for resilience and accountability in global displacement crises.