Records and Archives Management Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - Division of Information Systems and Telecommunications
The Records and Archives Management Officer will manage UNHCR's records lifecycle, including digital and physical archives, ensuring compliance with UN archival policies and information governance standards. Responsibilities include developing records retention schedules, managing digital preservation initiatives, implementing electronic document management systems, and training staff on records management best practices. The role supports institutional memory and accountability. Requirements: University degree in Archival Studies, Records Management, Information Science or related field; minimum 5 years of professional experience in archives and records management, preferably in humanitarian or international settings; knowledge of digital preservation standards and metadata schemas; familiarity with UN records management policies is an asset.
### Strategic Analysis
In humanitarian crises, timely access to reliable records is not administrative—it's life-saving. UNHCR's Records and Archives Management Officer ensures that critical information, from refugee registration to operational decisions, is preserved, secure, and accessible. This role directly supports accountability to affected populations and donors, while safeguarding institutional memory for future responses. By implementing digital preservation and retention schedules, the officer bridges the gap between field operations and long-term knowledge management. In a sector where turnover is high and contexts complex, robust records management is the backbone of evidence-based action and compliance with UN standards. Without it, humanitarian efforts risk losing the very data that informs protection and assistance. This position is therefore pivotal to UNHCR's mission, enabling informed decision-making and historical transparency in a rapidly changing digital landscape.