Individual Contractor: Record Assistant

Support the implementation of records retention schedules and manage archives.

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Overview

Support the implementation of records retention schedules and manage archives.

You have:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of administrative/clerical experience is required.
  • Experience of using the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) is required.
  • Experience related to archives and records management is required.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Working experience in UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable.

Contract

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Work Location

Arusha

Expected duration

Untill 15 December 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

The Individual Contractor will be working in the Mechanism Archives and Records Section (MARS) of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha branch. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selected candidate will be offered a contract as an Individual Contractor. Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the implementation of Records Retention Schedules and other disposition instructions for physical and digital records. • Undertake tasks related to the accessioning, arrangement and description, storage, preservation and conservation, and accessibility of the archives and records managed by MARS Arusha: Provide records storage and retrieval services for client offices. • Arrange transfers of records from client offices to the Section’s repositories, including initiating and submitting consignments/transfers by using the Records Transfer System. • Process consignments of transferred records, ensuring that they meet required standards and are stored securely, under the direction of the archivists. • Maintain records of records transfers. • Retrieve/return/update records on request of client offices. • Maintain records of retrievals and loans. • Assist with the shelving activities in the repository. • Maintain complete and accurate records of the disposition of records. NOTE - Physical Requirements: The above responsibilities involve physical work including standing for prolonged periods, using safety steps, lifting and moving materials weighing up to 12 kg, and pushing trolleys with loads of up to 150 kg.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of three (3) years of administrative/clerical experience is required. Experience of using the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) is required. Experience related to archives and records management is required. Working experience in UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the IRMCT. For this position, fluency in English is required.

Additional Information

The IC will be paid a daily rate of approximately 202,000 Tanzania Shillings.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with records management? The interviewer wants to gauge your familiarity with handling records and archives. Discuss specific tasks you've handled and the systems you've used for records management.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple records requests? The interviewer is looking for your organizational skills and ability to handle pressure. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to ensure the security of sensitive records? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous records management role and how you resolved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep yourself updated with best practices in records management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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