The National Museum of Namibia (in partnership with the Museums Association of Namibia and University of Namibia) are participating in a project funded by the Gerda Henkel Foundation entitled Confronting Colonial Pasts, Envisioning Creative Futures. We invite applications for two contract posts of two years (with the possibility of extension):
Position: Conservator
Starting Salary: N$22,000pm (Gross)
Benefits: Housing Allowance
13th Cheque
Job Description: To be responsible for preventive conservation at the National Museum of Namibia and provide support and advice to regional museums.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Examining objects to determine the extent and cause of deterioration
- Reviewing storage conditions at the museum
- Developing creative solutions to clean, support and repair sensitive objects
- Completing and maintaining condition reports on objects
- Receiving and providing training on preventive conservation and conservation techniques for a range of materials
Requirements and Qualifications:
- A relevant degree in scientific conservation or related subject
- Willingness to receive further training
- Ability to work under pressure
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel
Position: Documentalist
Starting Salary: N$22,000pm (Gross)
Benefits: Housing Allowance
13th Cheque
Job Description: To document and digitalise the ethnographic collection of the National Museum of Namibia.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- To establish an object database with digitalised object information.
- To create professional photographs of artifacts.
- To establish a web site to provide virtual access to the collection.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- A relevant degree or diploma
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Proficiency in Excel and other database systems.
- Ability to work under pressure