Director of Research, Knowledge & Archives
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This executive role will lead the strategic implementation of the Center’s "Fostering Knowledge and Preserving Voices" priority, strengthening the EJS Center's position as a premier Pan-African knowledge institution focused on African women's public leadership.
Position Summary
- Job Title: Director of Research, Knowledge & Archives
- Employer: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center)
- Duty Station: Monrovia, Liberia
- Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Senior Leadership
- Application Deadline: Open Until FilledFor free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:Facebook
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Key Responsibilities
Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should prepare:
Expert Application Tip from Reliable Opportunities Hub:
When applying for executive knowledge and archival leadership positions at prestigious institutions like the EJS Center, selection panels look for candidates who merge scholarly rigor with Pan-African policy vision. In your cover letter and CV, make sure to explicitly connect your doctoral or advanced academic research background with your practical experience managing complex archival digitization, oral history documentation, or high-level policy publications (such as continent-wide reports or data hubs). Emphasizing your track record of managing interdisciplinary teams of historians, curators, and researchers—while clearly articulating your commitment to preserving the legacy of African women in public office—will position your application at the very top of the candidate pool.For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee annual plans, departmental budgets, and performance targets; lead staff, consultants, and technical specialists; track and report strategic plan targets to Executive Leadership.
- Research & Knowledge Production: Direct the research and publication of the Center's flagship State of Women's Leadership in Africa report, policy briefs, and academic products; expand the EJS Center Data Hub to increase the availability of data on women’s representation across Africa.
- Archives & Oral History Management: Oversee the preservation, digitization, and public accessibility of the Founder’s personal and presidential papers; expand the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Oral History Program to document women in senior public leadership across Africa; develop a searchable digital archival portal.
- Presidential Library & Systems: Support the design and implementation of integrated archival systems, cataloguing standards, and gender-responsive public-access protocols for the Presidential Library at the African Women’s House.
- Curatorial & Exhibition Leadership: Provide strategic and curatorial direction for permanent, temporary, traveling, and digital exhibitions within the African Women’s House, coordinating with exhibition designers, historians, and artists.
- Institutional Partnerships: Build and maintain research and archival partnerships with Liberian, African, and international universities, academic centers, and policy institutions.For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:Facebook
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- Education: Advanced degree (Master's) in History, African Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Gender/Women’s Studies, Archival Studies, Library and Information Science, or related field (Ph.D. preferred).
- Work Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in research, archives, policy, or knowledge management, including managing complex multidisciplinary projects or teams.
- Subject Expertise: Deep knowledge of African women’s public leadership, governance, gender equality, and Pan-African policy issues.
- Technical & Methodological Background: Proven record of producing high-quality research and policy reports; hands-on experience with archival collections, digitization standards, oral history methodologies, or digital library systems.
- Key Skills: Exceptional research, analytical writing, editing, stakeholder management, and partnership-building capabilities.For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:Facebook
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Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested candidates should prepare:
- A tailored Cover Letter detailing relevant qualifications and executive fit.
- An updated, comprehensive CV/Resume.
Expert Application Tip from Reliable Opportunities Hub:
When applying for executive knowledge and archival leadership positions at prestigious institutions like the EJS Center, selection panels look for candidates who merge scholarly rigor with Pan-African policy vision. In your cover letter and CV, make sure to explicitly connect your doctoral or advanced academic research background with your practical experience managing complex archival digitization, oral history documentation, or high-level policy publications (such as continent-wide reports or data hubs). Emphasizing your track record of managing interdisciplinary teams of historians, curators, and researchers—while clearly articulating your commitment to preserving the legacy of African women in public office—will position your application at the very top of the candidate pool.For free access to verified and authentic job vacancies, scholarships, grants and professional trainings, follow us on:
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