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• Provides electronic record keeping support
  and advice to records-creating offices by advising on electronic record
  keeping system standards and compliance; oversees the digital records
  accessioning process; provides training in the use of metadata standards
  for the capture, maintenance and accessioning of digital archives; and
  manages system upgrades and migration for digital archives databases.  
• Supervises and undertakes records accession
  and disposition functions, including records appraisal, by liaising with
  records-creating offices on the transfer and/or disposal of records and
  analyzing and evaluating records for evidential and informational value in
  support of records appraisal.  
• The incumbent also supervises and undertakes
  archival processing activities by producing descriptive inventories;
  prepares mark-up of inventories for electronic dissemination; and monitors
  adherence to description, database and preservation standards.
• Performs and supervises reference functions
  by advising internal and external users on holdings and accessibility and
  assisting in the administration of access and declassification activities.
• Supports programme objectives through:
  preservation and servicing of records with continuing value in support of
  the Organization’s operational, informational, legal and audit needs;
  provides guidance to Secretariat and field mission offices on managing
  paper-based and electronic records.
• Mentors and supervises National staff
  relating to functions cited above.
• Performs any other related duties, as
  required.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  RSCE Information Management Officer career opportunity should hold a first-level
  university degree in archival, information science, information systems,
  social science or related field.
• At least two years of progressively
  responsible experience in modern archives management, record keeping,
  library, information management or related area.
• All candidates should possess computer / word
  processing skills
• Language: English and French are the working
  language of the Organization. Fluency in oral and written English is
  required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an
  advantage.  

• Professionalism: Knowledge of library operations and
  electronic data management. Ability to apply conceptual, analytical, and
  evaluative skills and identify issues, formulate opinions and make
  conclusions and recommendations. Ability to develop sources for data
  collection. Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions,
  e.g., work programme, database management, etc. Shows pride in work and in
  achievements; demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious and
  efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
  results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows
  persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm
  in stressful situations;
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
  effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others
  and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits
  interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style
  and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information
  and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: 
  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational
  goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is
  willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
  supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such
  decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

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