Archiving Officer Internship

Department: Operations

Reporting Line: Warehouse Manager

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is one of the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and develops innovative, offgrid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.19 per day and the minigrids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), almost 1.5 million customers and over 7 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain the leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.

www.engie-energyaccess.com

Job Purpose/Mission

As an Archiving Officer Intern, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization, preservation, and retrieval of records and documents within our archives. You will play a crucial role in   maintaining the integrity of company records and ensuring that they are accessible to those who require them.

Responsibilities: –

• Record Management: Manage the organization’s records and documents according to established archival standards and procedures.
• Documentation Preservation: Ensure the preservation and conservation of historical records, including paper documents, photographs, digital files, and other media.
• Cataloguing and Indexing: Create detailed catalogues and indexes of archival materials to facilitate easy retrieval and access for researchers and staff.
• Digitization Projects: Oversee digitization projects to convert physical records into digital formats, ensuring long-term accessibility and preservation.
• Access Control: Implement access controls and security measures to protect sensitive or confidential information within the archives.
• Research Support: Provide support to researchers, historians, and other stakeholders by assisting with inquiries and locating relevant archival materials.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines related to records management and archival practices.

Knowledge and skills

Experience:

• Experience working in archives, libraries, or records management.
• Strong knowledge of archival principles, practices, and standards.
• Basic knowledge on Excel spread sheets and data entry skills.
• Experience assisting customers/clients with escalated issues.
• Proven critical thinking skills that demonstrate fact finding/analysis and sound decision making.
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
• Detail oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• High level of self-motivation
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while working under tight deadlines with close attention to detail, accuracy, and quality always.
• Open to work in a flexible and creative work environment with fast-evolving operations.
• Positive attitude is a must for this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in library science, Archival Studies or a related field.

Language(s):

• English + Kiswahili

Technology:

• Ability to use basic Microsoft tools(Word & Excel)