Sr. Specialist Antiquities collection Storage

Job description

Nationality: UAE Only

Job field: Archeology

Oversee the preparation of the annual operational plan, including performance indicators, targets, projects, and programs, as well as the determination of budget requirements.

Develop policies, methodologies, and processes; propose relevant performance indicators; monitor their implementation; and submit related reports.

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes for storage facilities; evaluate existing standards for the management and care of artifacts; establish new professional standards to meet the needs of various artifact categories, leverage technological advancements, address legal matters concerning archaeological collections, and oversee intellectual property issues.

Draft the strategic plan for storage facilities and contribute to its development; prepare and monitor the implementation of operational plans to ensure alignment with the department's objectives.

Strengthen relationships with internal and external partners to ensure service delivery in accordance with best standards

Participate in preparing the warehouse budget in coordination with the relevant units within the organization

Manage and oversee artifacts—including preservation and classification—as well as the entry and updating of data regarding artifacts and archaeological collections, ensuring accurate and impartial documentation

Manage and supervise artifact preservation and preventive conservation programs, and develop methods to protect artifacts from damage

Supervise the annual inventory process, reconcile findings with artifact records, and prepare and submit relevant reports

Develop and implement risk management programs and emergency procedures regarding storage and environmental conditions—specifically heating and ventilation—within heritage buildings, in coordination with relevant stakeholders

Conduct studies to develop professional standards and propose new practices in environmental monitoring, pest control, security, surveillance systems, and risk management to mitigate risks and preserve artifacts

Supervise storage facility inspections, implement necessary corrective actions, address operational obstacles, and prepare periodic reports on storage operations and artifact preservation in accordance with the organization's approved systems

Develop and qualify a competent national workforce capable of performing tasks related to storage management and artifact preservation

Review and evaluate requests for the internal and external loan of artifacts, and oversee packing, shipping, and insurance procedures

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, History, Archaeology, or an equivalent field from an accredited university; a Master’s degree is preferred.

6 years of relevant professional experience.