Archives and Records Management Specialist
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Manage and preserve UNHCR's archives and records, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Key responsibilities include cataloging, digitization, and providing access to information. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Archives Administration, Records Management, or related field; 5+ years of experience; knowledge of archival standards (ISAD(G), OAIS).
### Strategic Analysis
In humanitarian crises, timely access to accurate records saves lives. UNHCR’s Archives and Records Management Specialist ensures that critical data—from refugee registrations to aid distribution—remains trustworthy, secure, and retrievable. This role is the backbone of accountability: without proper retention policies and digital preservation, legal evidence, operational history, and beneficiary data are lost. By implementing digital archiving solutions and training staff, the specialist bridges field operations and long-term memory. In a sector where donors demand transparency and affected populations demand dignity, robust records management is not administrative—it is strategic. It enables continuity, protects rights, and strengthens the global humanitarian system’s ability to learn and respond.