QATAR MUSEUMS AUTHORITY
The Qatar Museums Authority (http://www.qma.com.qa) unites
and focuses the efforts of all museums in the State of Qatar for the
acquisition, preservation, and interpretation of collections and monuments held
in trust for the Qatari people, and shared with the world at large. The
Qatar Museums Authority provides the leadership and accountability necessary
for the development of a strong and growing system of 21st century national
museums, and an effective system for protecting, preserving and interpreting
historic sites and monuments.
The new National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), currently under
development, will represent the history, heritage, and culture of Qatar,
enhancing and “emitting” understanding through exhibitions,
education, cultural site visits, and technology-based programming for the
nation, the region and the world. The institutional vision is realized
by:
•Presenting the highest quality visitor experiences
through exhibitions and programs.
•Collecting, preserving and conserving the tangible
and intangible cultural heritage of Qatar.
•Enabling and supporting collections-based and other
research topics of importance, to broaden the scope and knowledge of
Qatar’s cultural heritage.
•Developing and offering educational programming,
publications, films, and online learning opportunities that “emit”
knowledge to visitors to provoke further exploration and study in Qatar.
•Facilitating visitor travel to important cultural
sites throughout Qatar while promoting sustainable cultural tourism through the
“Emitting” Program.
Job Title: CONSULTING REGISTRAR
Area/Department: NATIONAL MUSEUM of QATAR
Location: NATIONAL MUSEUM of QATAR, Doha
Responsible To: DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR CURATORIAL AND
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT, NATIONAL MUSEUM of QATAR
Responsible For: ASSISTANT REGISTRARS, COLLECTIONS
TECHNICIANS AND INTERNS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Consulting Registrar is a full-time, two-year
appointment. Strong preference will be given to candidates bilingual in
Arabic and English, however this should not discourage other candidates from
applying. This position will play a vital role in the development of a
professional Registration and Collections Management Department, as well as in
the documentation and management of the collections selected for exhibition in
the new National Museum of Qatar. Serving as a role-model for best
practices in registration and collections management, the Consulting Registrar
will work with a Qatari team in the creation and maintenance of object records
(paper and electronic), including acquisition, accession, provenance,
condition, location, and other records. S/he will participate in the
routine care and maintenance of storage, carry out routine collections
inventories, facilitate access to the collections, help ensure the security of
the collection, and execute loans. Along with other members of the
department, the successful candidate will work with conservators, curators, and
exhibition design and development staff and consultants in managing various
daily activities as the NMoQ moves towards opening. The Consulting
Registrar will manage and assist in special projects and perform other duties
as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor of Arts degree in art history, anthropology,
museum studies, or closely related field, with a minimum of five years
experience; Master of Arts degree preferred.
•Strong preference will be given to candidates who are
bi-lingual in Arabic and English, although other candidates should not be
discouraged from applying.
•Demonstrated record of progressively responsible
experience in registration and collections management, including working with
exhibit design and development teams, conservators, and curators, as well as
managing loans.
•Experience training and managing teams of
professional staff and interns, and communicating your broad knowledge of
professional museum principles, practices, and procedures in collections
management.
•Experience with collection management databases,
cataloging standards, and controlled vocabularies. Familiarity with
FileMaker Pro and KeEMU is preferred, but not required.
•Must be technically literate, including experience
with digital photography and the processing and management of digital media.
•Excellent written, communication and presentation
skills; ability to problem solve and work independently.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
•Flexibility of working hours required to meet
deadlines.
•Successful candidate must demonstrate cultural,
religious, race, gender, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
•Successful candidate will possess a sense of
adventure and tremendous flexibility.
TO APPLY
Please email a letter of interest and CV to:
Sharon Aponte Misdea
Deputy Director for Curatorial and Collections Management
National Museum of Qatar
Doha, Qatar
www.qma.org.qa
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