Deadline: 26 June 2011
This post is located within the Conference Services Section (CSS), Administrative Services Division (ASD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The Senior English Editor reports directly to the Chief of CSS.
Responsibilities
The Senior English Editor will be responsible for the following duties:
1 - Edits, in English, complex or politically sensitive material to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice;
2 - Carries out more extensive editing where required, including rewriting, abridging and restructuring texts for greater readability and better logical sequence;
3 - Consults with author departments and carries out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors;
4 - Acts as head of team, organizing its work, determining and enforcing deadlines and providing guidance to its members;
5 - Assists in drawing up guidelines for editors and in determining desktop publishing standards and practices;
6 - Trains junior or short-term editors and reviews their work;
7 - Assists staff of substantive units and delegations with the drafting of documentation and provides advice on matters concerning editorial policy and practice;
8 - Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism - Possesses knowledge of editorial policies, practices and research techniques; demonstrates solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance; has the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text; demonstrates a professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; remains calm in stressful situations.
Planning and Organizing - Plans his/her work and the work of others in team projects; identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required; demonstrates a proactive attitude in handling multiple concurrent projects and working under tight deadlines.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology, has the ability to use a variety of computer applications and the willingness to learn new information technology applications in the field of work.
Education
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in language or translation studies or any related field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for English Language Editors.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in editing is required, including three years of experience in editing within the United Nations. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations (political, social, legal, economic, financial and technical) is highly desirable.
Languages
English and French are two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, a perfect command of English, which must be the candidate's main language, and excellent knowledge of at least two other official languages, as tested by the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Language Editors, are required. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
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). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Assessment Method
The candidates will undergo a written assessment in editing texts of technical and problematic nature as well as a competency-based interview.
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.
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
Website: https://inspira.un.org/
This post is located within the Conference Services Section (CSS), Administrative Services Division (ASD) of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The Senior English Editor reports directly to the Chief of CSS.
Responsibilities
The Senior English Editor will be responsible for the following duties:
1 - Edits, in English, complex or politically sensitive material to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice;
2 - Carries out more extensive editing where required, including rewriting, abridging and restructuring texts for greater readability and better logical sequence;
3 - Consults with author departments and carries out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors;
4 - Acts as head of team, organizing its work, determining and enforcing deadlines and providing guidance to its members;
5 - Assists in drawing up guidelines for editors and in determining desktop publishing standards and practices;
6 - Trains junior or short-term editors and reviews their work;
7 - Assists staff of substantive units and delegations with the drafting of documentation and provides advice on matters concerning editorial policy and practice;
8 - Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism - Possesses knowledge of editorial policies, practices and research techniques; demonstrates solid writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance; has the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text; demonstrates a professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; remains calm in stressful situations.
Planning and Organizing - Plans his/her work and the work of others in team projects; identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required; demonstrates a proactive attitude in handling multiple concurrent projects and working under tight deadlines.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology, has the ability to use a variety of computer applications and the willingness to learn new information technology applications in the field of work.
Education
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in language or translation studies or any related field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for English Language Editors.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in editing is required, including three years of experience in editing within the United Nations. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations (political, social, legal, economic, financial and technical) is highly desirable.
Languages
English and French are two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post, a perfect command of English, which must be the candidate's main language, and excellent knowledge of at least two other official languages, as tested by the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Language Editors, are required. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
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). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Assessment Method
The candidates will undergo a written assessment in editing texts of technical and problematic nature as well as a competency-based interview.
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.
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
Website: https://inspira.un.org/
