State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for talented and dynamic professional for following OG-2 position in its Museum, Art Gallery & Archives Department (MAG&AD). The position is based in Karachi.

Assistant Director (OG-2) - Archives

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist departments in identification and bifurcation of current & non-current records.
• Assist concerned department in evaluation of records for preservation, conservation and retention.
• Maintain database of archived record, compliance with retention schedules and destruction protocols.
• Keep rapport and liaison with donors and depositors of archives, both internal and external.
• Responsible for the acquisition, cataloging, organization, preservation, and digitization of records.
• Ensure proper storage conditions to maintain the longevity of the record.
• Provide training and support to staff and stakeholders on archiving system and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for record-keeping and storage in archival records and record rooms at SBP and SBP-BSC.
• Conduct research to identify key developments and sources to improve organization’s archiving system.
• Prepare archival reports and papers for Management review and provide technical advice in decisions relating to archiving.
• Facilitate research requests regarding Archive’s collections.
• Liaise with provincial and national archives to stay informed about archival standards, regulations, and best practices.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree (atleast 16 years of education) in Archaeology/History/Museology from HEC recognized university or reputable foreign university. Course/training program in Cataloguing from any Provincial or National Archives of Pakistan would be preferred.
Age:	Maximum 45 years as on the date of advertisement.
Experience:	Minimum 08 Years’ working experience of relevant field in any reputed organization/ Archives department.

 Compensation:

Competitive market based compensation package backed by attractive salary and well-rounded benefits structure as per State Bank's rules.

 Application Procedure:

Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://career.sbp.org.pk/login. Last date of application submission is October 21, 2024. Applications, which are not in accordance with defined requirements in the advertisement, will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Any candidate who misinforms, attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner, tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Candidate who fails to provide the required information or documents or does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement shall be disqualified from the current drive.