Digital Collection Officer - UAE Nationals

Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi seeks a Collections Assistant to support management of the museum's items, ensure accurate records, and assist in conservation and safety protocols.

You will help with handling, storage, and documentation under supervision, supporting ongoing preservation and compliance with international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in museology or heritage field.
• Fresh graduate or 1–2 years of collections management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support management of digital records and documentation for collection items.
• Assist in conservation protocols for safe handling, packing and transport.
• Monitor environmental and security conditions in storage/display areas.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing collection loans with proper documentation.
• Participate in rotation and installation of collection objects, maintaining conservation compliance.
• Deliver annual training sessions on collections care and risk management.
• Assist with development and review of collections management policies.

Skills

Records management

Collections care

Preventive conservation

Environmental & risk management

Loans coordination

Training & awareness

Collaboration with internal/external

Policy & procedures compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies / Art History / Heritage Management

Tools

Collection management systems

Job description

To support the management, preservation, and conservation of the museum’s collection by assisting in the implementation of best practice protocols for care, documentation, and handling, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and procedures, thereby safeguarding the integrity and sustainability of collection items and contributing to the long-term cultural stewardship objectives of DCT Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities:

• Support the management of digital records and documentation for collection items, ensuring accurate data entry, traceability, and compliance with established institutional and international standards.
• Assist in the implementation of conservation protocols and best practices for the safe handling, packing, and transport of museum objects under supervision.
• Contribute to the monitoring and maintenance of environmental and security conditions in storage and display areas, reporting deviations to ensure ongoing preservation.
• Participate in the coordination and tracking of incoming and outgoing loans, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to legal and conservation requirements.
• Engage in the periodic rotation and installation of collection objects, following established procedures to maintain presentation quality and conservation compliance.
• Help deliver annual training sessions on collections care, handling, and risk management to promote awareness and adherence to departmental standards.
• Assist with the development and review of collections management policies and guidelines, providing feedback to support continuous improvement and compliance.

Shared Activity:

• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance to organization's values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Comply with all OSH policy, procedures, and relevant legalizations that are applied in DCT.
• Report of any incident, near misses, occupational illness, unsafe practices, and conditions immediately to the concerned person.
• Protect yourself and fellow workers from any OSH hazards in the workplace, where applicable.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE, where required.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments, if required.
• Prevent creating any hazards and risks to yourself, co-workers, and to the workplace.
• Cooperate with OSH Officer to maintain a safe and healthy workplace at DCT.
• Participate actively in the OSH program instituted by the DCT and in case of emergency.

Required Qualification , Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Art History, Heritage Management, or any other degree within the cultural heritage industry.
• Fresh graduate or 1-2 years of experience in collections management or museum operations within the cultural sector.

Skills :

• Support the safe handling, movement, storage and preservation of museum collections in line with established standards and procedures.
• Maintain accurate collection records and documentation using collection management systems.
• Apply preventive conservation practices to ensure the long-term protection of artefacts.
• Support environmental, security and risk management standards for collection storage and display.
• Assist in coordinating incoming and outgoing collection loans in compliance with legal and ethical requirements.
• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives related to collections care and emergency preparedness.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support collections management activities.
• Ensure compliance with DCT policies, safety standards and museum best practices