Archives/Records Analyst - ITDSGIG (Contractual)

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  • Added Date: Tuesday, 17 September 2024
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Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Section Chief, Information Governance and Preservation (IGP), the Archives/Records Analyst delivers services and performs daily operations utilizing a range of resources, tools, and systems. The role is technically focused, requiring the application of established archives and records management techniques and procedures. The Archives/Records Analyst collaborates with Archives/Records Team Leads and Senior Officers to enhance records and archives management within departments and divisions, offering guidance to departmental staff and implementing agreed-upon systems and procedures. Additionally, the role involves providing support and training to staff on records management and archival practices, including the effective use of the Fundโ€™s document management system and other related systems.

Reporting Lines

The Archives/Records Analyst will report to the Chief of Section, Information Governance and Preservation (IGP) and work closely with the records management and archives teams leads to achieve the Sectionsโ€™ objectives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Records Management Responsibilities

The Archives/Records Analyst is expected to:

  • Support the development and implementation of file plans, records retention, and disposal schedules, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.

    • Provide ongoing support and complex troubleshooting for users of specialized services and automated systems.

      • Manage the transfer of semi-active records; coordinate daily operations in relation to the storage of, and access to, semi-active records; and ensure the accuracy and completeness of information about transfers.

        • Assist with the physical maintenance of IMF records in the document management repository and off-site storage facility.

          • Assist with the management of a Vital Records database and coordinate the collection and transfer of Vital Records to offsite storage.

            • Support the use of the Fundโ€™s document management system daily, including security and access rights, and provide training to system users.

              Archives Management Responsibilities:

              The Archives/Records Analyst is expected to:

              • Assist in the preservation of archival materials, including conducting conservation assessments and implementing preservation measures.

                • Support the appraisal, accessioning, arrangement, transfer, description and providing access to archival records, including the declassification of sensitive information in the archives.

                  • Implement routine procedures for the capture and long-term preservation of records in all formats.

                    • Facilitate access to archival materials for internal and external users, including responding to research requests and assisting with retrievals.

                      • Maintain detailed archival records, including metadata, finding aids, and catalog entries.

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