Indigenous Knowledge Digital Archivist Job Vacancy in Lubango, Angola – Cultural Preservation and Digital Technology

Job Description

Position: Indigenous Knowledge Digital Archivist

Company: International Council on Archives

Location: Lubango, Angola

Experience: Mid-Level (3-5 years)

Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Digital Archiving, or Cultural Heritage Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Cultural Preservation and Digital Technology

Department: Digital Archiving and Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Salary: 220,000 – 320,000 SSP

Vacancies:1

Company Overview

The International Council on Archives (ICA) is a global organization dedicated to promoting the preservation and accessibility of archival heritage. In Angola, ICA partners with local communities to safeguard indigenous knowledge systems through digital innovation. This role supports ICA’s mission to bridge traditional wisdom with modern technology, ensuring cultural continuity and global recognition.

Job Overview

As an Indigenous Knowledge Digital Archivist, you will lead efforts to digitize and preserve oral histories, traditional practices, and indigenous languages in Lubango. This role combines archival science with community engagement to create a sustainable digital repository of Angola’s cultural heritage. Explore Angola’s top career opportunities with ICA’s innovative projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local elders and cultural leaders to document indigenous knowledge systems.
• Design and implement digital archiving workflows for audio, video, and textual materials.
• Develop metadata standards for indigenous language preservation.
• Train community members in digital archiving tools and ethical documentation practices.
• Ensure compliance with international archival standards and ICA guidelines.

Required Skills

• Expertise in digital archiving software (e.g., Archivists’ Toolkit, ArchiScript).
• Proficiency in oral history documentation and transcription techniques.
• Strong understanding of indigenous cultural protocols and ethical research practices.
• Bilingual fluency in Portuguese and a local Angolan language (e.g., Kikongo, Umbundu).
• Experience with GIS mapping for cultural heritage sites.

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science, Digital Archiving, or Cultural Heritage Management. Additional certifications in indigenous knowledge systems or digital preservation are preferred.

Experience

3-5 years of experience in digital archiving, preferably with community-based projects or indigenous cultural preservation initiatives.

Salary

220,000 – 320,000 SSP per month, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for employee and immediate family.
• Annual professional development stipend (up to 50,000 SSP).
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Flexible work hours and remote collaboration tools.
• Opportunities for fieldwork in Angolan cultural sites.

Training

• Onboarding with ICA’s global digital archiving protocols.
• Workshops on indigenous knowledge ethics and community engagement.
• Access to ICA’s global network of archivists and cultural experts.

Working Environment

This role operates in a hybrid office-field setting. The position requires frequent travel to rural Lubango communities for field documentation. The work environment emphasizes cultural sensitivity, collaboration, and technological innovation.

Application Process

Submit your CV, portfolio of digital archiving projects, and a 500-word statement on indigenous knowledge preservation to the ICA Angola portal. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a cultural competency assessment and technical interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The International Council on Archives is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly Angolan nationals with expertise in indigenous cultural preservation.

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