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The Bhutan Foundation would like to announce the following vacancies for the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center Project, to be based in Bumthang, for immediate recruitment.

1. Collections & Acquisitions Management Officer
2. Researcher 
3. Security Guard – 2 (two)

If you have the required qualification, experience and skills, you can send your CV with a cover letter to jobs@bhutanfound.org by Aug 16, 2023 before 5 PM Bhutan Time.

Detailed job descriptions are available below.

For further information, call 322 751 / 335 613 or email jobs@bhutanfound.org.

This is a TOR outlining the responsibilities and tasks assigned to Collections Management &
Acquisitions Officer, hired for the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center
(WPMCC) on contract to manage the collections, acquisitions, preservation and conservation,
research, and gallery set-up for exhibition.
He/She must work as team with the project staff and external consultants in carrying out the
following responsibilities.
Job Location: Wangduechhoeling Palace, Bumthang.
Term: 12 months, with possibilities of extension or regularization
Salary: Negotiable based on qualification and job experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory and Collections Management

1. Inventorying every item in the collection – measuring, evaluating, describing, and
   photographing collection contents and recording their location within the museum
   and assist in setting up or establishing a database system to manage the collections.
   Develop and maintain proper catalogue of all artifacts/pieces in the collection – label
   each item with its accession number as part of the documentation process.
2. Manage collections storage spaces and oversees the professional and secure storage
   and safe handling of objects in the collections. Ensures that the artifacts are safely
   stored in accordance with best preservation practices, undertake day to day
   monitoring of environment and perform housekeeping duties for safe storage of the
   collection.
3. Developing and implementing emergency plans to protect the collection in the event
   of natural disasters, accidents, or other emergencies.
4. Manages registration processes for artifact acquisitions, including receipt,
   accessioning, condition reporting, and cataloging of collections objects.
5. Manages incoming and outgoing object loans, donations, deaccessioning etc
   including managing loan agreements, preparing incoming and outgoing condition
   reports, tracking physical custody.

Acquisitions

1. Shoulder the responsibility of acquiring new objects by researching/authenticating and validating the authenticity and relevance to the gallery or to expand the collection.
2. Works closely with curators, facilities staff, and outside personnel in coordinating, scheduling, and packing objects, monitoring for safe and responsible movement.
3. Research and prepare valuation of objects for acquisition and present it to the acquisitions committee.
4. Assist the curatorial team in preparing briefs and finding skilled craftsmen/artisans to commission reproduction or creation of replicas to add to the exhibition.
5. Arranging packing, shipping, storage and insurance, customs, etc. as required and keeps related records.

Conservation

1. Identifies conservation needs within the collections the objects in the storage or on display for appropriate conservation work.
2. Performs preventative conservation work as appropriate to ensure the long-term integrity and stability of the objects in the collection.
3. Coordinate with external expert conservators and manages contract conservators to carryout conservation work and to trains staff on collections care, handling, and preventative conservation as needed.

Research & Documentation

1. Should be detail oriented and accurately archive materias with up-to-date record keeping, and documentation maintenance.
2. Research and document information on artworks, artifacts, historical objects, documents, photographs, and other items
3. Creating and maintaining detailed records of each item in the collection, including acquisition information, provenance, condition reports, and any conservation or restoration work performed
4. Conduct or support research related to the museum’s collection and publishing scholarly work, articles, or catalogs based on the findings.

Exhibition and Gallery Set-up

1. Assist the curatorial team and work collaboratively with other staff in exhibit preparation, providing object research, and provides input to staff regarding collection elements for exhibits, programs and other museum needs.
2. Assist the curatorial and exhibition team to plann, develop, and support installation of display units and the mounting of the artifacts/objects for exhibitions.
3. Support the curatorial team on label writing and content validation for accuracy of information, translation of contents to dzongkhag in the gallery labels, digital contents and on signages.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Minimum qualification required: Bachelor’s Degree in History, Arts and Cultural Studies or experience in related field.
2. 5-10 years’ experience working in the related field.

Skills Required:

1. Fluency in English and Dzongkha (written and spoken).
2. Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) proficiently.
3. Familiar with IT and database management system.
4. Digitization and handling of equipment and software systems
5. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, such as meeting coordination, event planning, and publication scheduling.
6. Ability to work independently while maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, donors, media contacts, and the public.

Submission Deadline:

If you have the required qualification, experience and skills, apply for the post with your CV and a cover letter to jobs@bhutanfound.org by Aug 16, 2023 before 5 PM Bhutan Time.

If you need more information, please call 322 751 / 335 613 during office hours.