Company Description Dar Al-raqmana is a growing company based in Doha, Qatar, with a focus on preserving and showcasing cultural heritage and archival materials. The organization works with a variety of paper-based collections, supporting both institutional and private clients. Team members collaborate across disciplines to ensure high standards of care, documentation, and presentation. The company values meticulous craftsmanship, innovation in conservation techniques, and a commitment to safeguarding valuable records and artworks for future generations.
Job Description
Job Purpos
The Paper Conservator is responsible for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of paper-based cultural heritage materials, including manuscripts, books, prints, drawings, maps, photographs, and archival documents. The position involves assessment, treatment, documentation, preventive conservation, and advisory work to ensure the long-term preservation of collections in accordance with international conservation ethics and standards.
Key Result Areas
- Examine and assess the condition of paper-based objects and collections.
- Design and carry out conservation and restoration treatments using appropriate, reversible, and well-documented methods.
- Prepare detailed written and photographic documentation before, during, and after treatment.
- Conduct preventive conservation activities, including recommendations on storage, handling, exhibition, environmental conditions, and integrated pest management.
- Advise on exhibition preparation, mounting, framing, and display of paper materials.
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response for collections at risk (e.g. water, fire, mold damage).
- Collaborate with curators, archivists, librarians, scientists, and other conservators.
- Contribute to collection surveys, risk assessments, and conservation planning.
- Carry out or support research related to conservation materials, techniques, and historical paper technologies.
- Ensure compliance with professional ethics, health and safety regulations, and institutional policies.
- When required, assist with training, capacity building, or supervision of interns and technicians.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Degree in Conservation with specialization in paper conservation from a recognized program.
- Demonstrated practical experience in the conservation of paper-based materials.
- Strong knowledge of paper, inks, pigments, adhesives, and conservation materials.
- Familiarity with international conservation standards and ethical guidelines
- Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
