Director of Archives

Job Description

Reporting to: Executive Director

Job Purpose

The Director of Archives will lead and manage the organization's archives and records

and accessibility of institutional records and historical knowledge. The role is responsible for

developing and implementing archive strategies, policies, and governance frameworks in line

with international best practices, while also strengthening digital archiving capabilities and

modern records management systems.

ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, and driving innovation across both

physical and electronic records management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall archives and records management strategy in

• Establish policies, frameworks, and operating procedures for archival preservation,

• Lead the modernization of archives and records management practices in line with

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, governance, and

accessibility of archival records.

• Oversee the classification, indexing, storage, retrieval, retention, and preservation of

• Ensure proper maintenance of historical archives and institutional records for long-term

• Lead the implementation and management of electronic archiving and digital records

• Ensure records are managed securely and confidentially in accordance with legal,

• Ensure compliance with regulations, legislation, and internal policies relating to records

• Develop and monitor records retention and destruction schedules across the organization.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to archive and records

• Identify risks relating to records preservation, accessibility, and compliance, and

implement mitigation measures.

• Work closely with internal departments to ensure consistent archive and records

• Build strong relationships with local and international entities, industry bodies, and other

• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to leadership on archives, records

management, and information governance matters.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the archives and records management team, fostering a high-

• Set objectives, KPIs, and performance measures for the function and monitor delivery

• Ensure the team is equipped with the right tools, training, and systems to deliver

efficiently and effectively.

• Advance the organization's digital archiving and records management capabilities

• Support the implementation of innovative systems and tools that improve document

• Drive the integration of physical and digital records management practices to ensure a

seamless and future-ready archive function.

• Bachelor's degree in Archives Management, Library Science, Information Management,

• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in archives, records management, or information governance, with

• Experience with electronic archiving systems, digital records management technologies,

• Good understanding of regulations and legislation governing records retention, privacy,

• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead transformation, policy development, and process improvement

• Fluent communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.

• Strategic Orientation
• Results Driven
• Effective Communication
• Leadership and People Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Customer Focus

• Archives and records management
• Document classification and indexing
• Retention and destruction schedules
• Digital archiving systems
• Electronic document and records management systems
• Information governance and compliance
• Policy development
• Process improvement and KPI management