Chemonics seeks an archivist for our West and Central Africa and Haiti (WCAFH) regional business unit for a six-month assignment. The archivist will help to retain all valuable project records in a logical, coherent system and safe location for easy retrieval; establish a complete account of what is contained in projects’ hard-copy files and organize them in a logical and systematic manner to prepare for a formal archiving process; and assist the WCAFH Operations team in their support of the regional business unit’s operations and employees. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
• Handle archiving and project-specific tasks
• Conduct a comprehensive audit of project hard-copy files
• Create a list of existing documents by developing and updating a master file index
• Sort, classify, index, and record existing documentation
•Other regional operations duties as required
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum one year of administrative experience preferred
• Experience with data entry, filing, cataloguing, retrieving, and preserving records
• Ability to write and verbally communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, including creating and modifying documents and scheduling appointments for multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and in a team, coordinating with staff as work assignment requires
• Demonstrated interest in international development projects
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Application Instructions:
Apply through our Career Center at https://www1.apply2jobs.com/Chemonics/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.SearchJobs by February 24, 2016. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Owned entirely by employees, Chemonics is an ISO-9001 certified international development company. For more than 40 years, we have partnered with local and international organizations to promote social and economic change around the world.
