Records Management Consultant

Job Description

Investing in Women

Investing in Women (IW) is a multi-country Australian Government initiative in Southeast Asia that seeks to improve women’s economic participation as employees and as entrepreneurs and influence the enabling environment to promote Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE). It commenced in April 2016 with operations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar and is due to run through to June 2023. It is managed out of the Gender Equality Branch (GEB) of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra. The Program is supporting the following outcomes:

• More businesses achieve improved gender equality in their workplaces
• Intentional impact investments in women’s small and medium enterprises (WSMEs) increase
• Positive shifts in gender norms related to workplace gender equality

For more information, see www.investinginwowen.asia

The Opportunity

The Records Management Consultant will undertake a review of the IW folder structure, make recommendations to improve it, and implement the recommendations. The objective of the review is to identify and implement a standardized folder structure system that will ensure that users can readily retrieve information they need.

Key Duties

• Under guidance of the Operations Director/DCEO, the Records Management Consultant will complete the following duties:
• Review the current folder structure and how are files saved
• Consult with each team to identify the work that they are engaged in, and how they use the folder system
• Assess the current folder structure based on the findings of the consultation conducted with each team
• Create a Folder Structure Framework
• Make recommendations to the IW leadership team on how to improve the current folder structure
• In collaboration with each IW team, implement the approved improvements to the IW Folder Structure

Further information regarding key duties is included in the Information for Applicants attachment below.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience, and in-depth understanding in records management
• A relevant records management qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge
• Similar consulting work in reviewing record management systems and developing more effective and efficient structures for record keeping and retrieval

Further Information & Application Details

Further information regarding this opportunity, including how to apply, can be found in the Information for Applicants attachment in the ‘More Information’ section below.

Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.

Applications close: Sunday, 21 February 2021 - midnight (AEST)

We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About the Organization

Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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