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. Researcher

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 Researcher/Archivist,
hired for the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center (WPMCC) to carry
out the dual role of a researcher and an archivist.

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:

Research & Research Support
On specific topics related to the museum collections or broadly on any historical
and cultural aspect to further the mission of the Museum. Assist the curatorial
team and other staff by providing any research related to the museum collection
or on a specific exhibition or program.

Cataloguing and Access
Responsible for setting up an archival system wherein museum collection which
includes documents, photographs, video or audio and historical records are
catalogued and preserved in an organized manner for ease of access and
reference by Museum staff and public.

Repository
Research and archive to build to a rich repository of materials on the museum
collection including digitization of archives.

Acquisition and Collections Development
Assist the acquisitions and collections development by providing research and
historical records. In addition to the research records of the collection and
contents of the WPMCC, research on any new acquisitions or new finding on the
contents.

Contribution to exhibition and interpretation
Collaborate with curators and exhibition staff to provide accurate and reliable
expert knowledge and information for exhibitions and contents.

Education and Academic network

Network and carryout outreach research and academic work in collaboration
with relevant institutions and scholars. Participate and contribute to academic
workshops, symposiums and programs.

Preserving Institutional memory
Document any records, past exhibitions, programs or historical accounts thereby
serving as an institutional memory of WPMCC.

Publications
Lead the publications of any form both print and digital such as research
findings, historical or scholarly articles, newsletter, catalogues etc to further the
missions and functions of the WPMCC by sharing and dissemination.

Editorial & Content Validation
Support the curatorial and exhibition team on content editing and validation.

Grant Writing
As a researcher should be able to write research proposal to secure grants.

Qualification
He/She must have a minimum of bachelor’s degree with research in History and
Cultural Studies or Anthropology or Archeology.

Experience & Skills

• Extensive research experience in the related field and subject. Any track record of contribution to research project or publications.
• Communication & Writing skills -Proficiency in both English and Dzongkha is preferable and multilingual will be added advantage.
• Knowledge and Archival Experience – Knowledge on archival system or experience
• Proficient in digitization, handling of equipment and software systems
• IT & database Management – Familiar with IT and database management system
• Knowledge and awareness on research ethical compliance and other laws

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.

Vacancy Details

Slots : 1
Employment Type : Contract
Job Sector : Research, Audit and Evaluation
Last Submission Date : Aug 16, 2023 17:00

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.

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