Archival Assistant at Akrofi-Christaller Institute

About the Organization

Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology Mission and Culture is fully accredited as a Postgraduate University by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission of the Ministry of Education.

Position Overview

The Archival Assistant, under the supervision of the Archival Officer, will assist in the development, promotion and daily running of the Archive & Rare Book Section. This role ensures the provision of effective resource and information services for the Akrofi-Christaller community (students, faculty, and staff) as well as external users and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with archival processing, digitization, and cataloguing projects
• Support the Archival Officer with document cleaning, appraising, accessioning, sorting, packaging, listing, labeling, boxing, and locating archival materials
• Assist with data entry into the ACI Archival Management System
• Respond to inquiries from researchers, depositors, supporters, visitors, staff, and students via multiple channels (in person, telephone, email, post, Facebook, and WhatsApp)
• Assist with records and manuscript arrangement
• Perform any other duties as required and agreed upon with 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 (advantageous)
• Physical mobility with the ability to lift materials

Employment Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Accra, Ghana