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Director of the Archives Department

Ecole Française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO) · State civil service

En français : Directeur·rice du service des archives

This job in plain words

You design and lead the new archives department of the EFEO in Paris. It brings together archives now split between the library and the photo library.

Open to non-civil servants Remote work possible

Can you apply?

Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff can apply. The post is open to people with disabilities.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree or equivalent in archival science
Experience
Experienced; significant experience in archives
Contract
Civil servants and contract staff; one-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable, with a prospect of a permanent post

The profile they want:

  • Higher education in archival science, master level.
  • Significant experience in the archives field.
  • Ideally, experience leading a department or a major project.
  • In-depth knowledge of archival techniques and the legal framework.
  • Ability to manage a team and lead change.
  • English at level B2 to C1; knowledge of Asia is a plus.

What you would do

  • Define the organisation, priorities and procedures of the new department.
  • Prepare and carry out the department's budget.
  • Manage and coordinate the team of archivists in France and Asia.
  • Organise the collection, selection and disposal of archives.
  • Lead electronic archiving systems and the digitisation of collections.
  • Welcome researchers and answer requests for access to collections.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter by email to the employer, at the address given in the offer. The letter must be addressed to the Director General of Services.

Documents to send:

  • CV (required)
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • Remote work possible depending on internal organisation.
  • Occasional on-site missions in Asia.
  • The deadline is shown as 16/11/2026 in the header and as 15 November 2026 in the details: please check.
  • Full time, 37h30 per week, 45 days of annual leave.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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