Name of the position / Job title: INTERN ARCHIVIST
Publication date / Publish date: 2024-05-30 18:23:25
Location of the mission (Country/City) / Location (Country/City) : Douala
Type of contract / Contract type: Internship
Planned entry date / Start date: 06/24/2024
Experience level: 1-3 years
Mission / Job description:
As part of the reorganization of its archives , Advans Cameroon is launching a call for applications for the recruitment of trainee archivists.
Type of contract: Professional internship
City of assignment: Douala
Number: 8
Duration: 6 months
Missions / Responsibilities:
Placed under the supervision of the General Resources Manager, the archivist intern will have the main missions of:
Processing of archives: Physical preparation of documents for long-term storage, including packaging in boxes and application of adequate preservation measures.
Digitization: Participation in digitization projects aimed at creating electronic copies of physical documents, following established protocols and standards.
Research Assistance: Assist in locating and providing specific records during internal or external research requests, using records management systems.
Database maintenance and management: Contribute to the updating and maintenance of archive databases, ensuring their accuracy and consistency.
Compliance with standards and procedures: Ensure compliance with professional standards in archive management as well as the company’s internal procedures.
Sort and classify documents according to pre-established criteria.
Package the documents to be archived in boxes;
Name the archives in accordance with internal procedures;
Store archive boxes on the shelves;
Update the digital archive directory.
Ensure compliance with archive security and confidentiality rules
Skills and qualities required:
Knowledge of the principles of physical and digital archiving;
Knowledge of archival description and classification techniques;
Be a methodical and organized person;
Be precise ;
Be rigorous, have an eye for detail and organization;
Ability to work in a team and independently;
Good relational and communication skills.
Profile:
Required profile
Level of study: Min BAC + 2.
Sectors: Information and Communication Sciences (Archivistics, Documentation, etc.), Management.
Potential candidates wishing to occupy these positions which are open in Douala, are invited to send their CV and cover letter by following the link: https://advans.aragon-erh.com/mobility_portal/index/CMR at the latest on 06/07/2024
