Assistant Director, Archives & Digital Preservation

State Bank of Pakistan; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi seeks a qualified professional for the OG‑2 position in the Museum, Art Gallery & Archives Department (MAGAD). The role focuses on identification, preservation, cataloging, digitization and management of archival records.

You will liaise with donors and archives, maintain databases, provide training, prepare reports and support research to enhance SBP's archival systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree (at least 16 years) in Archaeology/History/Museology from HEC-recognized university.
• Course/training in Cataloguing from any Provincial or National Archives of Pakistan preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist identification and bifurcation of current and non-current records.
• Evaluate records for preservation, conservation and retention.
• Maintain database of archived records per retention schedules and destruction protocols.
• Liaise with donors and depositors of archives, internal and external.
• Acquire, catalog, organize, preserve and digitize records.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for longevity of records.
• Provide training and support on archiving systems and procedures.
• Recommend improvements for record-keeping and storage in SBP and SBP-BSC.

Skills

Archival management

Record digitization

Database upkeep

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Archaeology/History/Museology (Bachelors/Masters)

Job description

State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi seeks a qualified professional for the OG‑2 position in the Museum, Art Gallery & Archives Department (MAGAD). The role focuses on identification, preservation, cataloging, digitization and management of archival records.

You will liaise with donors and archives, maintain databases, provide training, prepare reports and support research to enhance SBP's archival systems.