Information Management Specialist (Records Management)
Reference: 2015-278-EXT
Closing Date for Applications: Thu, 17 Dec 2015
Functional area: Secretariat
Function:The Information Management Services Division (IMS) of the European Central Bank�s Directorate General Secretariat is seeking an Information Management Specialist (Records Management) for its Information Management Policy & Records Management Team (IMP). In particular, the IMS Division is responsible for:
The Information Management Specialist (Records Management) will be responsible for ensuring that the current information held by the ECB is managed effectively, efficiently and consistently across the Bank in accordance with the ECB�s information management policies and guidance as well as the relevant international standards (including the International Standard for Records Management (ISO 15489)).
The successful applicant will be entrusted with the following main tasks:
- developing, maintaining and guiding the implementation of information management policies and procedures and providing records management services, including in the area of data protection;
- managing the ECB�s physical and electronic archives and ensuring the disclosure of archived information when required, as well as the disposal of information, in accordance with the ECB�s information retention policy;
- managing the ECB library and providing staff with print and electronic publications and information services;
- supporting the further development of enterprise content management and coordinating the selection of systems and tools for archives and library and for collaboration, document and records management;
- providing related functional training, maintenance and support for the ECB, the Eurosystem, the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), the European Systemic Risk Board and the Single Supervisory Mechanism.
The Information Management Specialist (Records Management) will be responsible for ensuring that the current information held by the ECB is managed effectively, efficiently and consistently across the Bank in accordance with the ECB�s information management policies and guidance as well as the relevant international standards (including the International Standard for Records Management (ISO 15489)).
The successful applicant will be entrusted with the following main tasks:
- providing advice, guidance and support on all matters relating to the management of documents and records by actively liaising with staff and management in assigned business areas;
- drafting and disseminating written guidance on document and records management topics;
- implementing the ECB�s filing and retention plan, including the mapping of folders to the ECB�s filing plan;
- reviewing, advising on and updating folder structures, metadata configurations and business area document and records management procedures;
- conducting monitoring activities, as well as reporting on compliance with the ECB�s information management policies, procedures and guidance;
- identifying information series in the business areas for which they are responsible and providing advice and guidance on their effective management;
- facilitating the controlled move of physical records to the custody of the ECB�s Archives;
- contributing to information management projects and initiatives;
- acting as Data Protection Coordinator and keeping abreast of data protection developments;
- sharing best practices and helping to achieve consistency across the IMP team.
Qualifications and experience:Applicants must have the following knowledge and competencies:
- a bachelor�s degree or equivalent, or higher, university qualification in records, archives or library management (or a very closely related discipline), or at least six years of relevant professional experience combined with professional training in records, archives or library management;
- at least three years recent full-time equivalent professional experience, in the field of archives, records or library management;
- knowledge of records management principles and practices;
- knowledge and experience of electronic document management system(s), ideally Open Text �Content Server�;
- awareness of and interest in the role and functioning of the ECB would be an asset.
- an advanced command of English;
- a good knowledge of at least one other official language of the EU;
- a working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Competencies:The successful candidate will have the following behavioural competencies:
- analytical skills � an ability to analyse the information aspects within business processes;
- communication skills (oral and written) � communicating effectively to people with a variety of backgrounds and at different professional levels thereby ensuring clear and common understanding;
- customer handling skills� providing timely and high quality services to (predominantly internal) customers in order to help promote good information management at the ECB;
- team-working skills �Working co-operatively with others in the Division and the Team to achieve common goals by adopting an open attitude and sharing ideas in order to facilitate good information management at the ECB;
- adaptability - ability to adapt to different situations and responsibilities, new concepts, teams and working methods and ability to modify own patterns of behaviour;
- seeks opportunities for improvement, taking action where appropriate and initiating new and better ways of doing things;
- achieves objectives in line with agreed standards and deadlines, tracks progress and manages workload independently, whilst keeping the line manager fully informed and involving others by raising, or escalating, issues when appropriate;
- handles sensitive information in a discreet manner, thereby respecting confidentiality rules.
Further Information:Fixed-term contract of 12 months, which may be extended subject to organisational needs and individual performance.
To further enhance the diversity of its workforce, the ECB particularly encourages applications from male candidates.
To further enhance the diversity of its workforce, the ECB particularly encourages applications from male candidates.
The selection committee may place suitable candidates on a reserve list, from which candidates may be appointed to similar positions in the same or another business area. It may also be decided to fill the position(s) advertised in this vacancy notice with a suitable candidate or candidates from the reserve list resulting from a recruitment procedure for a similar position. Candidates will be informed accordingly if this happens.
How to apply:Applications are to be made in English and submitted using our online application form. An "Applicants' Guide" can be downloaded from our recruitment pages.
The recruitment process may include a pre-screening exercise, a written exercise, a presentation and interviews.
Further information on the ECB's conditions of employment for fixed-term positions can be found at http://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/newcomers/fixed-term/html/index.en.html.
Applications are accepted from nationals of Member States of the European Union.
The requirements laid down in the vacancy notice must be met by the closing date for applications.
This vacancy notice may be used to fill the same position again, or similar positions, within 12 months of the selection decision.
The recruitment process may include a pre-screening exercise, a written exercise, a presentation and interviews.
Further information on the ECB's conditions of employment for fixed-term positions can be found at http://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/newcomers/fixed-term/html/index.en.html.
Applications are accepted from nationals of Member States of the European Union.
The requirements laid down in the vacancy notice must be met by the closing date for applications.
This vacancy notice may be used to fill the same position again, or similar positions, within 12 months of the selection decision.
This position has been allocated to salary band: E/F
L'unit� biblioth�que et archives publiques du Comit� International de la Croix Rouge � Gen�ve (CICR) recherche un-e stagiaire pour ses archives film�es.
Nous recherchons des personnes ayant un fort int�r�t pour les archives et la documentation et/ou d�sirant poursuivre une carri�re dans ce domaine et poss�dant un titre universitaire ou HES. Un int�r�t pour les questions touchant � l'humanitaire est essentiel.Activit�s li�es :
- Catalogage dans le logiciel documentaire ADLIB (r�dactions en fran�ais et en anglais / indexation, selon les r�gles de catalogages sp�cifiques)
- Recherches en r�ponse � des demandes internes ou externes.
- Soutien des utilisateurs du logiciel dans leurs recherches.
- Participation aux r�unions des archives audiovisuelles et de l'unit� biblioth�que et archives publiques.
T�ches sp�cifiques :
- Effectuer une recherche dans le fonds et r�daction d'une note de synth�se.
Comp�tences requises :
- Int�r�t pour la gestion d'un fonds audiovisuel num�ris�
- Ma�trise de l'anglais et du fran�ais
- Aisance avec les outils bureautiques et l'apprentissage de nouveau logiciel documentaire.
- Esprit d'�quipe, flexibilit�, curiosit�, autonomie, rigueur et pr�cision
- Bon sens de l'organisation et des priorit�s.
- Sens du service
Conditions :
- Stage r�mun�r� � plein temps (100%), le pourcentage est non n�gociable
- Dur�e du stage: 11 mois
- D�but du stage: 18 janvier 2016
- D�lai de postulation: 9 d�cembre 2015
Les candidat-e-s int�ress�-e-s et remplissant les crit�res ci-dessus peuvent envoyer leur dossier (CV et lettre de motivation) � l'adresse e-mail avarchives@icrc.org jusqu'au 09.12.2015.(Sujet: Stage Archives film�es). Contact stage archives film�es : Mme Marina Meier
Merci de noter que le stage d�roulera � Gen�ve et qu'aucune participation au logement n'est donn�e. Seuls les candidats retenus pour des entretiens seront contact�s, avant la fin de l'ann�e. Merci de noter que le CICR n'est pas en mesure de couvrir les frais de voyage ou de logement. Cependant, les entretiens peuvent se faire par t�l�phone ou par Skype.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Associate Archivist (Records Management)
Position Title: Associate Archivist (Records Management)
Organisation: UNHCR (administered by UNOPS)
Contract Type/Level: UNOPS International � Equivalent of P2 Level
Section/Unit: Records and Archives Section (Records Management)
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration: 01/01/2016- 31/12/2016
Closing Date: 23/11/2015
Background Information:
In order to address the risks related to unmanaged digital records and to be prepared to address the question of
medium-term and long-term preservation of relevant digital assets, Records and Archives Section (RAS) leadsthe implementation of a Global Records Management program based on the e-SAFE platform, the UNHCR
document and electronic records management system.
The incumbent is managing the follow-up and maintenance of e-SAFE in HQ, which is ensuring that the
organization's records are managed through their life cycle in accordance with international standards and
regulations as a foundation for the governance and accountability of the organization. The incumbent is also
participating in the management of e-SAFE related projects.
Duties are conducted within the general direction of the Senior Archivist (Records Management). The incumbent
works in close coordination with the Associate Archivist Field in Copenhagen, and DIST.
Organizational context:
Records and Archives Section sits within the Division of External Relations (DER).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Senior Archivist, the incumbent should ensure that UNHCR has a records
management program for HQ in place that captures, protects and provides access to authorised staff and
stakeholders to authentic records, and ensures that in the future UNHCR and its HQ task force will have access
to all relevant institutional memory.
The contractor responsabilitiy includes:
? Develop and update records and archives management guidance material such as guidelines,
instructions and procedures;
? Implementation of records and archives management guidance material;
? Conduct classroom training;
? Assist units and offices to organize, manage and share information and coordinate HQ requirements for
compliance in the Field;
? Analyze business needs, provide advice, define, implement and update file plans and unit profiles
including retention for the offices;
? Implement and sustain e-SAFE;
? Ensure correct access/permissions and governance;
? Supervise the maintenance of workspaces and access groups;
? Coordinate network of Focal Points in HQ and facilitate workshops;
? Participate in Field missions;
? Participate in the management of e-SAFE related projects with DIST and external parties.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:
Education
Advanced university degree in records and archival management; or in history or related discipline with
concentration in records and archival management; or in information management, history or related disciplines
with additional training as provided by universities and/or professional archival associations
Work Experience
At least 4 years of experience in progressively responsible functions in relation to records management in a
large organisation that deals with both sensitive and non sensitive materials. Of the 4 years, minimum 2 years of
experience should be in an international environment in the same functional area directly relevant to the current
position.
Experience with Enterprise Content Management systems with Records Management capacity
Language
? Fluency in English (required).
? Fluency in French or another UN language (desirable).
Required Competencies:
? Judgement and Decision Making
? Analytical Thinking
? Technological Awareness
? Planning and Organizing
? Change Capability and Adaptability
? Knowledge and exposure to UNHCR Mandate, its principles and policies towards refugees and the
persons of concern to UNHCR (desirable).
Location:
The selected candidate will report to the Senior Archivist (Records Management).
Applications:
Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation and Personal History Form (P11), including
testimonials/degrees/certificates to MANOUKIA@unhcr.org indicating �Associate Archivist (UNOPS)� in the
subject of the email.
P11 forms are available on www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc
Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday, 23 November 2015
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Staff Assistant (Records)/ Records Assistant - Legal Department (
(Job Number:
1500945)
Description
The Legal Department (LEG) is looking for a contractual Staff Assistant (Records)/ Records Assistant to provide a full range of administrative and records management assistance to staff and supporting various projects in the department. The Records Assistant works under the supervision of the Records Officer of the Legal Department:
The successful candidate's duties may include, but will not be limited to:
- Provide research and reference services to LEG staff seeking information and documents contained in the Legal Records. This involves performing timely searches of the records holdings by using departmental databases, Fund-wide electronic repositories, and other resources as appropriate.
- Effect prompt incorporation into the LEG records database, citations, keywords (subject terms), abstracted titles, and departmental routing information for all hard copy or electronic documents directed to Legal Records for archival storage.
- Maintain the Legal Records holdings (paper and electronic) in accordance with established guidelines, including consulting with the Records Officer on which incoming documents are to be retained, ensuring timely and appropriate filing of retained documents into various records collections, and securing the information in Legal Records from unauthorized use.
- Assign physical file categories to retained documents.
- Assist the Legal Records Officer in implementing the established procedures for the digitization of archival material.
- Provide assistance on initiatives to simplify and streamline document processing procedures, refining classification schemes, and adjusting retention schedules for proper life-cycle management of departmental files.
Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to possess educational qualifications that would typically include a university degree in a related field of study, supplemented by a minimum of one year of work experience in records management, documents management, and/ or archives management.
In addition, the candidate should have:
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines associated with the provision of reference services.
- Excellent computer skills, including experience in working with records management and/or documents management software.
- Ability to organize own work and work with minimum supervision while also working cooperatively as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to details and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge of Spanish and/or French would be helpful.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines associated with the provision of reference services.
- Excellent computer skills, including experience in working with records management and/or documents management software.
- Ability to organize own work and work with minimum supervision while also working cooperatively as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to details and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge of Spanish and/or French would be helpful.
Please note you must reside in the Washington Metro area to be considered for this position.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background.
| Posting Title: | ASSOCIATE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | ASSOCIATE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 27 October 2015 - 03 November 2015 |
| Job Opening Number: | 48997 |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice Org. Setting and Reporting Responsibilities Competencies Education Work Experience Languages Assessment Method United Nations Considerations
No Fee
This temporary position is available through 14 March 2016. Owing to the temporary funding nature of this position, recruitment, selection or extension of appointments against this position will be subject to budgetary approval. There is no expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Secretariat of the United Nations.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
This position is located in the Department of Management/Office of Central Support Services/FCSD/CAS/Archives and Records Management Section (ARMS). Under the supervision of an Information Management Officer, the encumbent is responsible for the identification and maintenance of digital archival records from Peacekeeping Operations to ensure their long-term preservation and easy retrieval according to established rules and standards.
He/she manages records accession data related to Peacekeeping Operations in the ARMS electronic record-keeping system. He/she facilitates the appraisal of digital records with permanent archival value and makes recommendations for the storage, permanent preservation and future access of digital archives. He/she supervises Support Staff in implementing the related tasks as well as other related duties, as required.
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to archives and records management (particularly electronic record-keeping and digital curation). Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Is able to use different analytical and data analysis tools; shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational 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
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational 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
A first-level university degree in archives and records management or information technology.
A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in archives and records management or information technology. (No experience is required for candidates who have passed a United Nations Competitive Recruitment Examination.)
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS� BANK ACCOUNTS.
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