Archives and Records Officer

Processes a backlog of analogue and electronic IMF records by appraising, arranging and describing archival collections, assessing preservation needs and entering accurate metadata into the online catalogue for researcher and member-country access.

Department: Information Governance and Preservation Section

• Appraise records and remove extraneous, transitory and irrelevant documentation
• Arrange and describe records according to international archival standards and internal processes
• Assess record condition and identify material requiring digitisation, preservation or conservation
• Add metadata to online catalogue records in line with international standards and internal guidance
• Review catalogue metadata and descriptions for accuracy and consistency
• Coordinate backlog processing with the Archives Team Lead and archives colleagues

• Advanced degree in archives management, records management, document management, library and information sciences or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 6 years of professional experience
• At least 4 years of experience processing archival collections
• Experience applying international archival and records-management standards and electronic-records principles within archival systems
• Ability to lift boxes and files weighing up to 40 pounds
• Current residence in the Washington, DC metropolitan area

• Fixed-term contractual appointment
• Work involves predominantly analogue records with some electronic material