Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 20 Sep 2017
Overview of the functions of the Junior Consultant
The IBE is engaged in digitising its historical archive 1925-1969 as well as a number of historical textbooks, and is looking for qualified junior consultants with a profile of library and / or archive work to carry out quality control of the digitised materials.
The duration of the contract will be 2 months.
Typical responsibilities include the following:
- Perform quality control tasks on catalogue records and metadata
- Analyse digitized textbooks to ensure that they adequately represent their physical originals
- Accept/reject digital textbooks based on quality control factors such as correct pagination, image clarity, legibility of content, etc.
- Shelve and store books accordingly
- Perform other project-related tasks as needed
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Required qualifications**
The prospective junior consultants should be able to demonstrate to following qualifications:
Education: Qualification in the library/archive domain
Work Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years in library/archive domain.
Skills/Competencies:
- Knowledge of MARC21 cataloguing methods
- Good computer skills
- Excellent competencies in proofreading
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Experience handling antiquarian and fragile materials
- Able to lift boxes that weigh around 15 kilograms
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written; capacity to communicate in different formats and in a clear and concise way.
- High personal motivation, self-management, and accuracy; ability to take responsibility in meeting tight deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and another UN official language.
Desirable qualifications
- Good understanding of IBE main priorities and strategic vision.
- Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset.
Benefits and entitlements
Lump sum all inclusive (fees, accommodation) which is not tax free amounting to CHF4’000 per month. In addition, IBE will cover the costs of travel to Geneva and from Geneva to home country (economy class and direct route). IBE will provide an office space, email address and a PC. The junior consultant has to provide a proof of the health insurance coverage valid in Switzerland before starting the contract with IBE. Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a motivation letter and your updated CV in UNESCO’s format, in English, to the International Bureau of Education (IBE), Administrative Unit, by email to administration@ibe.unesco.org .
Application files should reach the IBE before midnight (Geneva time) on 20th September 2017. Only applicants accepted for interview will receive a notification.