Conservation Project Lead

Job Description

Project Management:

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and preparation through execution and completion.
• Ensure that conservation targets (e.g., number of treated documents) are met in accordance with the project timeline.
• Track project progress and align activities with project milestones and deadlines.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Coordinate with the Inventory Team during the project’s initial stage to receive, review, and prepare documents for conservation.
• Collaborate closely with the Digitization Team in the subsequent project stage to ensure a seamless handover and continuous workflow.
• Maintain effective communication across all teams to ensure alignment, efficiency, and adherence to project timelines.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Provide weekly progress reports to the Head of the PAC Center, covering technical developments, achieved milestones, and financial status.
• Identify potential risks or delays and propose effective corrective or preventive actions to maintain project objectives and timelines

Technical Oversight:

• Supervise the implementation of conservation methodologies and ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
• Ensure quality control in the conservation processes and final outcomes.

Financial Oversight:

• Monitor project budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure financial compliance and report any discrepancies or concerns to the PAC Center Head.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Conservation, Library Science, Museum Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in project management, preferably within cultural heritage, library, or museum environments.
• Knowledge of conservation practices and workflows.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and budget tracking.