Conservator – Books, Paper & Archival Materials

Company Description:

Naseej is a leading technology company committed to harnessing the power of digital transformation in learning & knowledge management by enabling our customers to provide rich experiences for their users and adapt to a dynamic technology landscape while reducing their technical burden enabling them to focus on achieving their strategic objectives. And for almost 36 years, Naseej with its branches all over the MENA region had made many contributions to be one of the market leaders in the fields of E-Learning, Edu-Tech & Digital transformation. Naseej website: https://www.naseej.com/

Job Summary:

To preserve, conserve, and restore books, manuscripts, documents, works on paper, and archival materials through appropriate preventive and interventive conservation treatments. The role ensures the long-term preservation, physical stability, and accessibility of collections while maintaining their historical, cultural, and documentary integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct condition assessments of rare books, manuscripts, historical documents, and paper-based materials.
• Develop and implement appropriate conservation and restoration treatments.
• Perform paper repair, stabilization, and conservation of historical bindings.
• Support preventive conservation and environmental monitoring activities.
• Prepare condition assessments, treatment records, and technical reports.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to conservation support staff.
  
  

Requirements:

• Relevant academic qualification in Conservation and Restoration, preferably specializing in Books and Paper Conservation.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in paper and book conservation.
• Proven experience in conservation treatments, preventive conservation, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.