Associate for General Archives

Purpose of the Role Under the supervision of the Head of General Archives and the Digital Archivists, the Associate in the General Archives will support the ICRC Archives' mission and take part in the ongoing digitization project and related data-driven activities. Main Duties & Responsibilities Support the selection, classification, and cataloging of ICRC audiovisual and textual records. Support the ongoing development and the fine-tuning of the ICRC Ontology (based on the Records in Contexts Ontology), participating in the metadata mapping and enhancement processes. Support access and research in response to internal requests. Support data entry, metadata cleaning, standardization of taxonomies and controlled vocabularies, and migration of records from legacy systems to new environments. Participate in testing and refining digital preservation strategies, including backup routines, disaster recovery plans, and the new digital preservation system. Contribute to the development and updating of documentation, workflows, and user manuals for digital preservation processes.

Required Profile & Skills Degree from a university or higher education institution (HEG) in Archival Studies, Records Management, Information Management, Library Studies, Data Management, or a related field. Excellent written and oral English and French (minimum C1). Knowledge and understanding of the principles of archival and records management, access, and preservation. Solid digital archiving skills. Tech-savvy, with a strong interest in metadata, ontologies, and data-driven workflows. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to collaborate with colleagues in other departments. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to perform repetitive tasks.