Cultural Heritage Digital Archivist Job Vacancy in Gobabis, Namibia – Cultural Preservation & Digital Archiving

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Gobabis
July 13, 2026
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Job Description

Position: Cultural Heritage Digital Archivist

Company: UNESCO Namibia Office

Location: Gobabis, Namibia

Experience: 3-5 years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Archiving, Cultural Heritage Management, or related field

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Cultural Preservation & Digital Archiving

Department: Cultural Heritage Documentation

Salary: 150,000 – 200,000 SSP

Vacancies:1

Company Overview

The UNESCO Namibia Office is a global leader in promoting cultural preservation and digital innovation. With a mission to safeguard Namibia’s intangible heritage through modern technology, we collaborate with local communities, governments, and international partners to create sustainable cultural archives. Our work spans digital storytelling, 3D heritage mapping, and open-access repositories for indigenous knowledge systems.

Job Overview

This role bridges traditional cultural preservation with cutting-edge digital tools. The ideal candidate will lead efforts to digitize historical artifacts, oral histories, and indigenous practices while ensuring ethical data management. The position requires collaboration with Namibia’s Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, as well as local NGOs like the Namibia National Museum. Explore more career opportunities in Namibia’s cultural sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement digital archiving workflows for cultural artifacts, music, and oral histories
  • Collaborate with communities to document endangered languages and traditions
  • Develop metadata standards for digital collections using international best practices
  • Train local archivists in digital preservation techniques
  • Ensure compliance with UNESCO’s ethical guidelines for cultural digitization

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in digital asset management systems (e.g., CONTENTdm, Omeka)
  • Experience with 3D scanning and photogrammetry for artifact documentation
  • Strong understanding of Namibia’s cultural heritage landscape
  • Fluency in Afrikaans and/or Oshiwambo preferred
  • Project management skills for cross-sector collaborations

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Archiving, Cultural Heritage Management, or related field
  • Master’s Degree in Museum Studies or Digital Humanities is an advantage

Experience

  • 3-5 years in cultural digitization projects
  • Proven experience working with indigenous communities
  • Portfolio of digital archiving work required

Salary

150,000 – 200,000 SSP per annum, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • International professional development opportunities
  • Health insurance covering cultural fieldwork risks
  • Mobile allowance for remote site visits
  • Annual cultural heritage conference attendance

Training

  • UNESCO’s Digital Archiving Certification Program
  • Workshops on ethical AI in cultural preservation
  • Community engagement training for heritage projects

Working Environment

Hybrid role combining office work in Gobabis with field visits to cultural sites across Namibia. Requires occasional travel to Windhoek for UNESCO headquarters meetings. Work hours are flexible to accommodate community engagement schedules.

Application Process

Submit your CV, portfolio, and a 500-word statement on cultural preservation ethics to our portal. Shortlisted candidates will participate in a virtual interview with Namibia’s National Heritage Council. Find similar roles in East Africa’s cultural sector.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNESCO Namibia Office is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including indigenous communities, to ensure authentic representation in our digital archives.

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