Senior Document Preservation Specialist

About the role

The Senior Document Preservation Specialist will lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for the Central Archives Department. This role ensures efficient archival operations, compliance with government legislation, and the preservation of paper, digital, and audiovisual records.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and develop policies, procedures, and regulations for the Central Archives in line with best practices and government legislation.
• Participate in creating and refining the government archives strategy, using study results and advisory services.
• Prepare annual operational plans for the division and support their execution.
• Analyze agency needs for fee‑based archival storage projects, develop detailed implementation plans, and oversee all project phases.
• Coordinate with the Government Archives Organization and Electronic Archives Management sections to ensure technical integration and proper receipt of files.
• Oversee preservation procedures for various document types and manage preservation schedules and priorities.
• Develop and monitor distribution plans for paper, digital, and audiovisual storage units, and audit intake and release processes.
• Plan and supervise periodic inventories of all records in the Central Archives.
• Approve cataloguing and classification reviews to ensure compliance with standards and policies.

Required profile

• Minimum 72 months (6 years) of experience in archival science, document preservation, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drafting archival policies and managing large‑scale preservation projects.
• Experience coordinating with government agencies and multiple archival sections.
• Familiarity with governmental archival regulations and best‑practice standards.

Required skills

• Digital preservation
• Technical oversight
• Knowledge management
• Environmental monitoring
• Archival science