Job offer- Executive Director

International Council on Archives; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global archival organization seeks an Executive Director to lead its Secretariat in Paris. The successful candidate will implement strategic goals, represent the organization, and manage staff and resources. Interested individuals must review the full job description to understand eligibility criteria and required experience. Applications are due by 13 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must consult detailed eligibility criteria and required experience from the provided job description.

Responsabilités

• Lead the ICA Secretariat and support the organization’s mission.
• Implement goals and strategies established by the leadership.
• Represent ICA and manage staff and financial resources.

Description du poste

The International Council on Archives (ICA) is seeking a new Executive Director to lead its Secretariat in Paris and support the organisation’s mission to advance archives, records management, and documentary heritage worldwide.

As the most senior member of the ICA Secretariat, the Executive Director advises the Elected Officers and is responsible for implementing the goals, strategies, and policies established by the President, Vice-Presidents, the Executive Board, and the General Assembly. The role includes representing the ICA, managing staff and financial resources, supporting ICA governance structures, and fostering partnerships in line with the ICA’s strategic directions.

Candidates are invited to consult the full call for applications and job description (PDFs available in English and French at the bottom of this page) for details of the eligibility criteria, required experience, language competencies, and submission instructions.

Completed applications must be submitted to [e-mail] by 13 February 2026 at 23:59 CET .