Deadline: 5 May 2012
This position is located in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the successful candidate will report to the Head, English Translation and Editing Unit (ETEU) of the Publications and Conference Management Section (PCMS), Division of Administration (DoA).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Within delegated authority and as specified in the ETEU work plan, the Editor will be responsible for the following duties:
Editing texts of a specialized or technical nature in order to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice as specified in the United Nations Editorial Manual, as well as with the ECA Style Guide and Publications Policy.
Consulting with author departments and carrying out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.
Checking of the English version against the language of the original draft, redrafting incorrect or unclear passages and translating and inserting any passage that has been omitted.
Providing authors or others submitting documentation with information on specific aspects of editorial policy and practice and assisting them in the preparation of manuscripts.
Performing other related duties as required.
COMPETENCIES
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of editorial policies, practices and research techniques. Solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance. Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspective s and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed publication strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
EDUCATION
Advanced university degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of two years of experience in editing within the United Nations.
LANGUAGES
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage, as tested by the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Short-listed candidates will be subject to a competency-based interview and other assessment.
SPECIAL NOTICE
- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.
UNITED NATIONS CONSIDERATIONS
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).
NO FEE
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply here
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