Archives & Records Management Consultant
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
The Consultant will develop and implement archives and records management strategies for humanitarian operations. Responsibilities: assess records systems, develop retention schedules, digitize archives, and train staff on records management. Requirements: Degree in archives administration, information management, or related field; 5+ years of experience in records management; familiarity with digital preservation and M&E frameworks; strong analytical skills.
### Strategic Analysis
In humanitarian operations, efficient archives and records management is not just administrative—it is a lifeline for accountability, informed decision-making, and protecting the rights of displaced populations. UNHCR’s Archives & Records Management Consultant role is critical because it ensures that vital information—from refugee registration to project evaluations—is systematically preserved, retrievable, and secure. This directly supports monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, enabling evidence-based programming and donor confidence. In a landscape where digital transformation is accelerating, the consultant’s work in digitization and retention scheduling bridges the gap between field operations and long-term institutional memory. Without robust records management, humanitarian responses risk losing critical data, undermining both current interventions and future learning. This role therefore strengthens the entire humanitarian ecosystem by safeguarding data integrity, promoting transparency, and enhancing operational efficiency in complex emergencies.