Job Opening at The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL)

This position reports to the Deputy Chief Coordinator
Duties and responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the staff and operations of the Archives Department
• Lead the archives team to acquire, evaluate records for preservation and retention, appraise, select, preserve, arrange and describe records that have archival value, according to accepted archival principles.
•  Organise, monitor and evaluate work done on acquisition, accessioning, appraisal, arrangement description, storage, preservation and conservation of both manual and digital archives;
• Develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures for the management of the OOPL archives ( Paper and electronic) and access to them under defined conditions; Develop classification systems, organize archival records to facilitate access to archival materials;
• Evaluate the OOPL archival collections, plan, develop and implement the digital preservation programme of the OOPL archives; , organise and monitor the digital archives project;
• Research, analyse, evaluate existing and new systems, technology or tools for the management of digital archives and make recommendations for their deployment;
• Advise the OOPL Management and staff on digital recordkeeping issues and practices
•  Work in collaboration with archiving contractors and consultants.
• Manage the OOPLs Records Management Programme, Carry out disposition functions by applying the life-cycle concept to information assets, including appraisal by liaising with records-originating offices within the OOPL regarding the transfer and/or disposal of their records; assures that retention schedules, registration and physical aspects of records transfers meet established standards; oversees space management;
• Any other duties as may be required.

Qualification/Experience:

• Advanced University Degree in archival science, records management or information management;
• Training and qualification in digital archiving systems; Knowledge about how to use Electronic Document Management Systems is a must.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in archives management, records management or information management.
•  Experience of managing digital records and archives, including digital preservation, is required.
• Knowled of strict information security systems is highly desirable mandatory.
• Demonstrable knowledge of recordkeeping and archiving theory and practice, and of established standards in records management and archives management;
• Demonstrable knowledge of current standards, best practices and trends in digital archives preservation and digital recordkeeping;
• Good communication and organizational skills;
• Genuine interest in history and preserving records for posterity; Demonstrable conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills;
• Ability to conduct research and analysis, prepare and present recommendations; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.