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Archives Assistant – ID: 243516

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Social Services & Nonprofit ]

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Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 27 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania , Dar es Salaam, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Archives and Records Section of the Registry of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Arusha Branch. The incumbents will work under the supervision of the OiC Mechanism Archives and Records Section (MARS) Arusha, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the work of the Archivists in the management of the records and archives managed by the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.

Responsibilities
• Undertake tasks related to the preservation and accessibility of the ICTR audiovisual archives and records managed by MARS Arusha.
• Reviewing audiovisual judicial records and applying the established redaction procedures to the review process to ensure compliance with judicial orders and fully documenting the redaction process.
• Identifying the specific timecodes of confidential information from the language versions of the digital copies of the audiovisual records using digital audiovisual editing software and asset management systems to create redacted versions of the audiovisual records.
• Working in close cooperation with the other Language Specialists on the Audiovisual Redaction Team, ensuring the conformity of the redactions made in all language channels of the audiovisual recordings.
• Quality control and editing out confidential information, noise reduction and other approved signal enhancement processes using audiovisual editing software to produce the redacted audiovisual recordings.
• Integrating the redacted audiovisual files into the information management systems of MARS, and updating the metadata accordingly.
• Maintaining meticulous logs of all work completed and all redactions made and ensuring the integrity of the digital files.
• Process consignments of transferred records, ensuring that they meet required standards and are stored securely, under the direction of the archivists.
• Maintain records of records transfers.
• Retrieve/return/update records on request of client offices.
• Assist client offices with complex searches for records.
• Implement Records Retention Schedules and other disposition instructions.
• Maintain the Section’s repositories in good order.
• Undertake environmental monitoring checks. Monitor use of space.
• Implement security controls.
• Maintain logs, registers and other records of repository management activities.
• Support the work of the archivists by assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the management of the Archives.
• Assist with preparation and dissemination of finding aids for archives.
• Assist in the provision of access to archives, and the provision of information and support to researchers. Assist with preparation of presentation and publicity materials.
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Technological Awareness – Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional qualifications or training in the fields of audiovisual production, editing, archives and records management or a related field is desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification
Additional qualifications or training in the fields of audiovisual production, editing, archives and records management or a related field is desirable.

Work Experience
Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in archives management, records management, information management, audiovisual editing, recording or production or related area is required. Experience in working with records in both physical and digital format is desirable. Experience in using digital audiovisual formats and professional audiovisual editing software is desirable. Working experience in UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. Experience of Electronic Document and Record Management Systems (EDRMS) is desirable.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 27 2024
Duty Station: Arusha
Posted: 17-09-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 17-09-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 17-09-2077
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