Associate for General Archives
Quick answer
ICRC is hiring an entry-level Associate for General Archives in Geneva, Switzerland, to support digitization and data-driven activities, offering a gross monthly salary of CHF 3'934.
- Role
- Associate for General Archives
- Organization
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- CHF 3'934 (paid in 13 installments)
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The ICRC is seeking an Associate for General Archives to support the ongoing digitization project and related data-driven activities, including cataloging, metadata mapping, and digital preservation strategies.
What you'll do
- Support the selection, classification, and cataloging of ICRC audiovisual and textual records
- Support the ongoing development and fine-tuning of the ICRC Ontology
- Support access and research in response to internal requests
- Support data entry, metadata cleaning, standardization of taxonomies and controlled vocabularies, and migration of records from legacy systems to new environments
- Participate in testing and refining digital preservation strategies
- Contribute to the development and updating of documentation, workflows, and user manuals for digital preservation processes
What it takes
- Degree from a university or higher education institution in Archival Studies, Records Management, Information Management, Library Studies, Data Management, or a related field
- Excellent written and oral English and French (minimum C1)
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of archival and records management, access, and preservation
- Solid digital archiving skills. Tech-savvy, with a strong interest in metadata, ontologies, and data-driven workflows
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to collaborate with colleagues in other departments
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to perform repetitive tasks
What you'll bring
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation?
The gross monthly salary is CHF 3'934 (paid in 13 installments).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a degree in Archival Studies, Records Management, Information Management, Library Studies, or a related field, excellent written and oral English and French, and solid digital archiving skills.
How do I apply?
Candidates should apply before the deadline of Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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