Head of the Central Archives

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📍 United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
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The Head of the Central Archives will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and regulations for the Central Archives Department, aligning with government legislation and best practices. This role involves participating in the Dubai Government's archives management strategy, overseeing the receipt, preservation, and organization of both paper and digital documents, and ensuring the integrity of archived materials. The position also requires managing periodic inventories, disposal procedures, and the review of indexing, classification, and cataloging of documents to facilitate access for library activities, scanning, and researchers. Additionally, the Head of the Central Archives will oversee the implementation of preservation standards within storage facilities and monitor the condition of archived materials, referring any issues for treatment or restoration. The role also contributes to the development of archiving and retrieval systems to improve warehouse and digital archiving efficiency.
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Information Technology
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DigitizationDigital archivingClassificationArchiving and retrieval systems
Hospitality, Retail & Customer Service
Reservations
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Warehouse Management
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 11 years of experience or a Master's degree with 9 years of experience in Archival Science, Records Management, Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management, Public Administration, or a related field. Must be a UAE national.
Description
Job Description Develop policies, procedures, and regulations related to the Central Archives Department, in accordance with best practices and government legislation, to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Digitization Department. Participate in the preparation and development of the Dubai Government's archives management strategy, prepare operational plans related to the division, and ensure their alignment with the Public Library's guidelines. Oversee the receipt of paper and digital documents from government agencies, in coordination with the Government Archives Organization Section and the Electronic Archives Management Section, in accordance with approved transfer schedules and procedures. Oversee the preservation of electronically or physically accessible documents, as well as audio and visual records, in approved repositories, in coordination with the Government Archives Organization Section; and oversee the preservation of digital records, including those resulting from digitization processes, in coordination with the Electronic Records Management Section and the Digitization Section, to ensure the integrity of the preservation process. Oversee the organization of document storage locations in accordance with approved classification plans, manage the intake and removal of documents, and ensure they are recorded in the approved system. Oversee the periodic inventory of paper, audio, visual, and digital documents in the Central Archives and carry out disposal procedures, in coordination with the Archives Organization Section. Oversee the review of the indexing, classification, and cataloging of documents held in the central archive, and prepare detailed lists of these documents in accordance with the library's approved standards and policies. Oversee the preparation of documents and archived files for use in library activities, for scanning, or to fulfill researchers requests, in accordance with approved access policies. Oversee the implementation of preservation standards within storage facilities, including the organization of shelves and the control of temperature, humidity, air quality, and lighting, to ensure the minimization of physical, chemical, and environmental degradation factors. Oversee the ongoing monitoring of archived materials, document their physical and digital condition, identify any changes that may require treatment or restoration, and refer cases to the appropriate department as needed. Participate in the development of archiving and retrieval systems, and improve the efficiency of warehouse management and digital archiving, in coordination with the relevant technical departments. Any other duties or responsibilities related to the nature of the department's work that are assigned by the immediate supervisor.QualificationsAcademic Qualifications and Years of Experience:Bachelor's degree (11 years) / Master's degree (9 years) of experience in a related field .Major: Archival Science, Records Management, Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management, Public Administration, or a related field .AdvertiserMohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum LibraryRequired NationalityUAE OnlyMonthly Salary40001-50000Schedule-TimeFull timeJob Posting11/08/2026Unposting Date10/09/2026
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