Archivist and Records Officer

Business  job vacancy

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you passionate about data and making stories out of numbers? If it sounds like we’re talking about you… Keep reading!
Who You Are
  • You have fantastic attention to detail and are passionate about organizing and preserving documents.
  • You are a dynamic and strategic thinker, with the ability to work independently and provide support and advice to other staff.
  • You have a positive, can-do attitude and be an all-round admin genius who is capable of juggling a variety of tasks.
  • You go to sleep at night dreaming of best ways to implement archiving strategies, cataloguing records and preserving historical documents.
What you’ll do
  • Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials
  • Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information
  • Mentor and direct activities of workers who will assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting and maintaining collections of valuable materials
  • Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to digital formats as necessary
  • Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials
What we’re looking for
  • 5+ years’ experience in archiving and records management essential
  • Outstanding administration skills, including excellent data entry experience
  • High-level organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
  • International applicant willing to move to Tanzania for a period of 6 months (maximum)
  • Confident, independent and highly skilled problem solver who can hit the ground running and delve deep into the St Jude’s archives

Why us?
  • The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania
  • A local wage that will allow you to live comfortably in Arusha – a vibrant gateway to Tanzania’s world-famous national parks
  • International Employees Benefits Package including: housing benefit allowance and access to furnished on-campus accommodation (WiFi included); plus contract completion incentives
  • A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
  • Ample opportunities for career progression and development

Length of Commitment
12 - 24 month preferred

Interested in applying?

If you feel you meet the criteria for this position, please fill out the application form available for download and attach it along with your CV to your completed application form.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any further questions you can head to our FAQ page or contact recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz.
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