Archival Assistant at Akrofi-Christaller Institute

Position Overview

Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology Mission and Culture (fully accredited as a postgraduate university by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission of the Ministry of Education) seeks an Archival Assistant to join its team in Accra, Ghana.

Position Objective

The Archival Assistant, working under the supervision of the Archival Officer, will assist in the development, promotion, and daily running of the Archive & Rare Book Section to ensure the provision of an effective resource and information service for the Akrofi-Christaller community (students, faculty, and staff) and a wide range of external users and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with archival processing, digitization, and cataloguing projects as required
• Support the Archival Officer with cleaning of documents, appraising, accessioning, sorting, packaging, listing, labeling, boxing, and locating archival materials
• Enter data into the ACI Archival Management System
• Respond to inquiries from researchers, depositors, supporters, visitors, staff, and students via in-person contact, telephone, email, social media, or messaging applications
• Assist with records and manuscript arrangement
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Archival Officer and Librarian

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Mature Christian with integrity and a strong sense of responsibility, committed to the Institute's vision, aims, and objectives
• Diploma in Library Studies from an accredited and recognized institution with at least two years of practical experience
• Additional degree in Information Studies is advantageous
• Physically mobile with the ability to lift

Employment Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Accra, Ghana

Category: Administrative/Secretarial