Digital Cultural Asset Manager Job Vacancy in Gwanda, Zimbabwe – Cultural Heritage and Digital Archiving

Job Description

Position: Digital Cultural Asset Manager

Company: UNESCO Zimbabwe

Location: Gwanda, Zimbabwe

Experience: 5-7 years

Education: Master’s degree in Digital Humanities or related field

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Cultural Heritage and Digital Archiving

Department: Digital Heritage

Salary: 50,000 – 70,000 SSP per annum

Vacancies:1

Company Overview

UNESCO Zimbabwe is a leading international organization dedicated to promoting education, science, culture, and communication in Zimbabwe. We are committed to fostering a culture of peace, respect for human rights, and the promotion of sustainable development.

Our mission is to contribute to the development of a more just and peaceful world by promoting education, science, culture, and communication. We strive to achieve this mission through our programs and activities that promote cultural heritage, digital archiving, and education.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Digital Cultural Asset Manager to join our team in Gwanda, Zimbabwe.

Job Overview

The Digital Cultural Asset Manager will be responsible for managing and preserving digital cultural assets, including digital collections, archives, and databases. The successful candidate will have a strong background in digital humanities, cultural heritage, and digital archiving.

The job involves working with various stakeholders, including cultural institutions, museums, and archives, to collect, digitize, and preserve cultural artifacts and documents. The Digital Cultural Asset Manager will also be responsible for developing and implementing digital preservation strategies and policies.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of digital preservation technologies, including digital asset management systems, metadata standards, and digital repository software.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and preserve digital cultural assets, including digital collections, archives, and databases
• Develop and implement digital preservation strategies and policies
• Collaborate with cultural institutions, museums, and archives to collect, digitize, and preserve cultural artifacts and documents
• Develop and maintain digital asset management systems, metadata standards, and digital repository software
• Provide training and support to staff on digital preservation and digital asset management

Required Skills

• Master’s degree in Digital Humanities or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in digital cultural asset management and preservation
• Strong understanding of digital preservation technologies, including digital asset management systems, metadata standards, and digital repository software
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Digital Humanities or a related field. A Ph.D. in Digital Humanities or a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in digital cultural asset management and preservation. Experience in working with cultural institutions, museums, and archives will be an added advantage.

Salary

The salary for this position is 50,000 – 70,000 SSP per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Annual leave
• Professional development opportunities

Training

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training on digital preservation technologies, including digital asset management systems, metadata standards, and digital repository software.

Working Environment

The working environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a focus on collaboration and teamwork. The successful candidate will work in a team environment with other digital cultural asset managers, curators, and archivists.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted online through our website, https://zimbabwejobsearch.com. The application should include a cover letter, resume, and a portfolio of work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNESCO Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strive to create a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Additional Information

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