Digital Cultural Heritage Archivist Job Vacancy in Qomolangtse, Lesotho – Cultural Preservation and Digital Archiving
Job Description
Position: Digital Cultural Heritage Archivist
Company: International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Lesotho Chapter
Location: Qomolangtse, Lesotho
Experience: 3-5 years
Education: Master’s degree in Digital Archiving, Cultural Heritage Management, or related field
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Cultural Preservation and Digital Archiving
Department: Heritage Documentation
Salary: 2,500 – 3,500 SSP
Vacancies:1
Company Overview
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Lesotho Chapter is a global non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of cultural heritage. With projects spanning 150+ countries, ICOMOS empowers communities to preserve historical sites, artifacts, and intangible heritage through digital innovation and sustainable practices. In Lesotho, we focus on safeguarding indigenous knowledge systems and traditional architecture while promoting digital accessibility for future generations.
Job Overview
This role involves digitizing Lesotho’s cultural heritage assets, creating interactive digital archives, and developing open-access platforms for public engagement. The position supports ICOMOS’ global mission to bridge cultural preservation with modern technology, ensuring Lesotho’s heritage remains accessible and protected for future generations.
Key Responsibilities
- Digitize and catalog cultural artifacts, oral histories, and architectural records using 3D scanning and AI-driven metadata systems
- Develop cloud-based digital repositories compliant with UNESCO’s Open Heritage Data Standards
- Collaborate with local communities to document intangible heritage (e.g., Basotho oral traditions, crafts)
- Design interactive virtual exhibits for museums and educational institutions
- Implement blockchain-based provenance tracking for high-risk cultural artifacts
Required Skills
- Proficiency in digital archiving software (Archivists’ Toolkit, Archiware)
- Experience with 3D modeling tools (Blender, SketchUp)
- Knowledge of metadata standards (Dublin Core, METS/PRONOM)
- Fluency in Sesotho and English
- Understanding of ICOMOS-ICCROM conservation frameworks
Education
Master’s degree in Digital Archiving, Cultural Heritage Management, or related field
Experience
3-5 years in cultural heritage digitization projects, with at least one completed international collaboration
Salary
2,500 – 3,500 SSP monthly
Benefits
- Annual professional development allowance (500 SSP)
- Health insurance covering cultural fieldwork risks
- Access to ICOMOS global networking events
- Equipment for remote work (laptop, mobile data)
Training
- Onboarding with ICOMOS’ Digital Heritage Toolkit
- Certification in Ethical AI for Cultural Heritage
- Workshops on Community-Driven Archiving Practices
Working Environment
Hybrid role combining fieldwork in Lesotho’s cultural sites with office work in Qomolangtse. Occasional international travel for ICOMOS conferences. Requires working with local elders, historians, and digital technologists in collaborative teams.
Application Process
Submit your CV, portfolio of digital archiving projects, and a 500-word statement on cultural preservation ethics to https://lesothojobsearch.com. Shortlisted candidates will receive a virtual skills assessment and cultural sensitivity interview.
Equal Opportunity Statement
ICOMOS Lesotho Chapter is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in cultural heritage fields. Reasonable accommodations provided for candidates with disabilities.
