Genocide Archive
Location:
Kigali, Rwanda
Job title:
Collection Coordinator
Line Manager:
Archive Manger
Aegis Trust is an INGO whose aim is to prevent crimes against humanity and who
manages Kigali Genocide Memorial. Besides managing the Memorial, Aegis Trust
has several programs including education programs, the Genocide Archive of
Rwanda, Social Enterprises and Social Programs. This is an exciting opportunity
for someone who wants to advance his/her career and has the ambition to work in
an INGO with the focus on prevention of crimes against humanity. At the moment
Aegis Trust would like to recruit qualified candidates to fulfil the Collection Coordinator job
vacancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee
the planning and management of collections. - Enforce
current collection practices and policies. - Propose
new collection policies and practices as necessary. - Seek
out new collections and find hidden collections within previously
accessioned material. - Manages
the process of acquiring new materials. - Conducts
assessments of potential collections prior to acquisition. - Work
with Digitization officer to develop digitization plans for new
collections.
and Experience:
- Knowledge
of the archival appraisal process. - Knowledge
of environmental best practices for archives. - Experience
handling archival materials: paper-based, audiovisual, artifacts and
digital. - Experience
conducting archival collections assessments. - Strong
computer skills, especially digital repository software and
infrastructure. - Knowledge
of database programming languages may be helpful. - Experience
overseeing large projects and multiple staff. - Management
and reporting skills are required. - Be
proactive, dynamic and goal driven. - Fluent
in English or French (reading, writing and speaking)
apply
To apply there are two options. Either leave your CV and a cover letter
of motivation at the Kigali Genocide Memorial reception, or please email a CV
and a cover letter of motivation to the Human Resource Manager at recruitment@aegistrust.org.
Deadline for receiving applications is August
15th 2013 at 5.00 pm.
Selected candidates will be notified of an interview date and will be required
to bring evidence of qualifications to the interview.
