Archivist

Job Description

Job Title: Archivist

Location: Benin City, Edo State
Department: Archives, Records Management & Knowledge Services
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Very Attractive and Competitive.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Archivist to manage the acquisition, preservation, organization, and accessibility of the organization’s physical and digital archival records. The successful candidate will be responsible for preserving institutional records, supporting information governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the organization’s documentary heritage in line with archival best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement archival policies, standards, and preservation strategies.
• Appraise, acquire, organize, catalogue, and preserve archival records and collections.
• Manage both physical and digital archives, ensuring secure storage and easy retrieval.
• Coordinate digitization projects and maintain electronic archives and metadata.
• Support records management, retention schedules, and information governance initiatives.
• Provide archival reference and research services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with archival standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Monitor preservation conditions and implement disaster recovery measures for archival collections.
• Support institutional knowledge management and historical documentation.
• Prepare periodic reports and recommend improvements to archival systems and processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library & Information Science or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree (MLIS or related field) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in archives, records management, or information governance.
• Professional certification such as Certified Archivist (CA) or relevant professional membership is an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of archival principles, records lifecycle management, and digital preservation.
• Experience with Electronic Document & Records Management Systems (EDRMS).
• Knowledge of metadata standards, digitization, and archival cataloguing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing abilities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and archival management systems.

What We Offer

• Attractive and competitive remuneration.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Supportive organizational culture committed to excellence.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should apply using the link below: https://bit.ly/4fHjRl6