(Global Petroleum Gas) Corporate Historian

• Development and implementation of an archiving strategy that includes considerations for staffing, structure, systems, software and processes.
  
• Oversee, and project manage a baseline audit of historical assets that will include an evaluation of assets that are available, the formats, location, perishability, ownership etc.
  
• Validate these audit findings and categorizations in line with your prior approach to similar work and use your experience to devise a strategy for set up according to clear, achievable milestones and timelines.
  
• Partner and collaborate across company departments to develop strategies, programs and tactics to promote the Company history as a brand asset that aligns with the company s business direction.
  
• Advocate for the relevancy and benefits of having such a developed corporate history function and how it supports corporate communications.
  
• Oversee the recruitment process for individual team members; direct and manage your team members, supervising their work and taking responsibility for their delivery.
  
• Development of specific KPIs, and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of function.
  

Requirements

• You will have proven experience in archiving and digital record keeping in a global, diversified, and agile organization.
  
• You must have proven experience in digital preservation strategies and standards, as well as metadata curation, digital libraries, and/or digital repositories.
  
• You will have knowledge of Archives Management Systems such as AToM, ArchivesSpace, Axiell/Adlib, etc.
  
• You will have knowledge of digital preservation tools (e.g., ArchiveIT, Archivematica, Preservica) as well as digital asset management software applications.
  
• You will be highly proficient with desktop applications such as Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and an ability to learn new IT systems.
  
• You must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written, as well as strong interpersonal and project management skills.
  
• You must also have professional gravitas, credibility, and diplomacy skills to liaise with senior leaders and executives.
  
• You will have the ability to confidently present to senior management and explain communication strategies, techniques, and KPIs.
  
• You must be fluent in written and verbal English; Arabic language skills not mandatory but desirable.
  

Benefits