About the opportunity
The Archival Associate will work on the document management of the Justice 4.0 Programme, a major digital transformation initiative of the Brazilian judiciary system developed in cooperation between the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The professional will ensure the technical quality of archival activities, manage the programme’s collection, support information dissemination, and assist with digital document preservation and institutional memory initiatives. Activities are carried out in coordination with UNDP and CNJ technical teams.
Salary and benefits
- Receive a professional monthly salary and benefits associated with a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-6 grade) at UNDP.
- Gain high-level professional experience within a major international development and justice transformation programme.
- Contribute directly to sustainable public sector innovation, knowledge transfer, and digital preservation best practices.
Who can apply?
- Open to candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, OR a High School certificate with a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in document management and archival information systems.
- Demonstrated experience in document management, handling digital documents, administering digital repositories, and defining access policies.
- Experience in drafting archival instruments, technical and normative documents, such as classification plans, retention schedules, and digital preservation manuals.
- Fluency in Portuguese is required; basic knowledge of English is desirable.
Required documents
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copies of educational certificates and credentials
- Proof of relevant professional experience
When to apply
- The position was posted on September 16, 2026.
- The application deadline is October 1, 2026, at 03:59 UTC.
How to apply
- Review the vacancy details and ensure you meet the educational and professional experience requirements.
- Prepare your updated CV and supporting application materials.
- Submit your application through the official UNDP Oracle Recruiting portal before the deadline.
Additional information
- This is a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-6) contract issued for an initial duration of 6 months.
- The position is home-based with primary location requirements connected to Brasilia, Brazil.
- UNDP is committed to workforce diversity and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- An ideal opportunity for information professionals, archivists, and librarians with solid experience in document management and digital preservation.
- Well-suited for professionals seeking to apply their archival expertise to high-impact public justice and digital transformation initiatives.
- Great fit for candidates comfortable working within international organisations and collaborating across multidisciplinary public-sector teams.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract duration is initially set for 6 months, which may require planning for future employment stability.
- Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory for this role due to close engagement with Brazilian judiciary and administrative systems.
- Applicants must carefully verify that they meet either the degree plus 3 years of experience or high school plus 6 years of experience threshold.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This six-month engagement provides an excellent platform for professionals aiming to strengthen their portfolio within United Nations agencies, public sector digital transformation, and institutional knowledge management. It offers meaningful operational experience that can support long-term careers in international cooperation, public administration, and archival science.
Our take
Archivists and information management specialists with fluency in Portuguese and relevant experience in digital record-keeping should seriously consider applying before the October 2026 deadline. Candidates lacking professional document management experience or Portuguese language skills will find this role unsuitable.
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