Closing: Mar 22, 2023
This position has expiredPublished: Mar 10, 2023 (20 days ago)
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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 perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed 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.
Education
A first level degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status is required.
Job - Specific Qualification
Candidates for this position are required to have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for Editors or the relevant combined United Nations Competitive Examination for Translators/Précis-writers, Editors and Verbatim Reporters; this requirement will be waived for candidates who passed one of the relevant United Nations competitive examinations held before 2017 for Translators/Précis-Writers or Verbatim Reporters, subject to an assessment test to be conducted by the hiring manager as part of the Inspira selection process.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in editing is required.
Experience editing within the United Nations or a comparable organization is desirable.
Report-writing experience is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English, which must be the candidate's main language, and knowledge of at least one other United Nations official language as tested by the relevant United Nations language competitive examination is required. Knowledge of a second official language is desirable.
Responsibilities
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 perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed 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.
Education
A first level degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status is required.
Job - Specific Qualification
Candidates for this position are required to have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for Editors or the relevant combined United Nations Competitive Examination for Translators/Précis-writers, Editors and Verbatim Reporters; this requirement will be waived for candidates who passed one of the relevant United Nations competitive examinations held before 2017 for Translators/Précis-Writers or Verbatim Reporters, subject to an assessment test to be conducted by the hiring manager as part of the Inspira selection process.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in editing is required.
Experience editing within the United Nations or a comparable organization is desirable.
Report-writing experience is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English, which must be the candidate's main language, and knowledge of at least one other United Nations official language as tested by the relevant United Nations language competitive examination is required. Knowledge of a second official language is desirable.
• Editing texts of a specialized or technical nature for accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice.
• Consulting with author departments and carrying out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify errors.
• Providing authors or others submitting documentation with information on specific aspects of editorial policy and practice and assisting them in the preparation of manuscripts.
• Providing guidance to contractual editors and translators with a view to refining their skills and performance and assisting them in solving problems that require specialized knowledge, linguistic insight and political judgement.
• Acting as a report-writer at United Nations meetings held in Nairobi and elsewhere.
• Standing in for the Chief of the Unit on request and performing other administrative duties within the Unit that are assigned to her/him.
• Performing other related duties as required.
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