Digital Archivist Job Vacancy in Bomi City, Liberia – Cultural Heritage and Digital Preservation

Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Sinoe City
July 12, 2026
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Job Description

Position: Digital Archivist

Company: International Council on Archives

Location: Bomi City, Liberia

Experience: 3-5 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Digital Archiving, or related field

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Cultural Heritage and Digital Preservation

Department: Archives and Digital Collections

Salary: 800,000 – 1,200,000 SSP

Vacancies:1

Company Overview

The International Council on Archives is a global organization dedicated to preserving cultural heritage through innovative digital archiving solutions. With projects spanning 150+ countries, we empower communities to safeguard historical records, oral histories, and indigenous knowledge systems using cutting-edge technology. In Liberia, our mission focuses on digitizing post-conflict documentation, traditional storytelling archives, and environmental conservation records to ensure long-term accessibility for research and education.

Job Overview

This Digital Archivist role supports the preservation of Liberia’s intangible cultural heritage by managing digital repositories, metadata standards, and archival workflows. The position requires expertise in digitization protocols, digital asset management systems, and ethical archiving practices. Candidates will collaborate with local historians, NGOs, and government agencies to create sustainable digital preservation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement digital archiving workflows for physical and born-digital materials
  • Curate metadata schemas compliant with international standards (e.g., Dublin Core, PREMIS)
  • Develop digital preservation policies for audiovisual, textual, and multimedia collections
  • Train local staff in digital archiving best practices and software tools
  • Collaborate with community stakeholders to document oral histories and traditional knowledge

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in digital asset management systems (e.g., Archivists’ Toolkit, Archiware)
  • Experience with optical character recognition (OCR) and audiovisual digitization
  • Knowledge of XML, XSLT, or other archival metadata formats
  • Strong project management skills for multi-year preservation initiatives
  • Bilingual capabilities (English and Liberian English/Kru preferred)

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Digital Archiving, or related field
  • Master’s degree in Archival Studies or Cultural Heritage Management (preferred)

Experience

  • 3-5 years in digital archiving, preferably in post-conflict or developing regions
  • Proven experience with digitization projects exceeding 10,000+ items

Salary

800,000 – 1,200,000 SSP per month, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employee and dependents
  • Professional development stipend (up to 200,000 SSP annually)
  • Relocation assistance for qualified international candidates
  • Annual leave (25 days) plus public holidays

Training

  • On-site orientation with senior archivists
  • Access to online courses from the International Council on Archives Academy
  • Workshops on ethical digitization of sensitive cultural materials

Working Environment

Hybrid office/fieldwork model with 60% time in Bomi City headquarters and 40% in remote communities. Requires occasional travel to Monrovia for stakeholder meetings. Workspaces include climate-controlled digital labs and mobile archiving units equipped with digitization stations.

Application Process

Submit your CV, cover letter, and three professional references to https://liberiajobsearch.com. Shortlisted candidates will receive a skills assessment and virtual interview invitation within 10 business days.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The International Council on Archives is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or disability status.

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