Head of Archives and Records Management - Institutional Memory

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Lead the archives and records management function ensuring institutional memory and information governance across global operations. Key responsibilities include developing records retention policies, overseeing digital archiving systems, ensuring compliance with information access policies, managing historical archives, and leading digitization initiatives. Requirements: Master's degree in Archives Administration, Records Management, or Information Science; minimum 8 years of archives management experience; knowledge of digital preservation standards and international archival best practices.

### Strategic Analysis UNHCR's Head of Archives and Records Management is pivotal for preserving institutional memory and ensuring accountability in global humanitarian operations. This role combines digital preservation, information governance, and compliance with access policies to safeguard historical records. In a landscape where rapid response and long-term memory often conflict, effective archives management underpins transparency, legal compliance, and informed decision-making. By leading digitization and retention policies, the incumbent enables UNHCR to learn from past operations, protect sensitive data, and uphold the rights of displaced persons. This position is critical for maintaining trust and operational continuity in complex emergencies, making it a cornerstone of humanitarian effectiveness.