This position is located in the Conference Services Section. The incumbent directly reports to the Supervisor of the Desktop Publishing Unit and works under the overall direction of the Chief of Section. The Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- Produce camera-ready documents for reproduction by formatting complex documents in desktop publishing layout; this includes data input from audio or live dictation. Incorporate changes as marked by editors, translators and revisers, ensuring that the final version of the document conforms to, as the case may be (a) the draft translation as to content, and/or (b) the original language manuscript as to format and typography, in accordance with existing editorial guidelines
- Proofread word for word, typed texts to ensure that changes have been incorporated as marked in the draft copy by the editors or by the translators and alert the responsible authority if obvious errors or discrepancies are found in the translated text
- Verify the content of tables, equations, figures, charts, boxes and so on within the assigned job
- Transcribe from Dictaphone in both Arabic/English languages when required
- Continually improve his/her knowledge of software related to the field of work by attending special courses when the opportunity arises
- Perform other functions related to the work of the Unit, including filing and maintaining records
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of the Unit or the Chief of Section.
Competencies
- Professionalism - Demonstrates professional competence and knowledge of United Nations established guidelines and practices in document processing; knowledge of all aspects of the work of the Unit, including typographic standards and the document processing system; proficiency in ESCWA and the United Nations terminology and editorial practices; ability to work well in stressful situations and under tight deadlines; initiative, creativity and ability to meet commitments, observe deadlines and achieve results.
- Teamwork - Demonstrates good interpersonal skills; works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational results; acts in accordance with final group decisions.
- Technological awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the Unit; shows willingness to learn new technology applications related to the field of work.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in desktop publishing, including computer skills, draft typing, proofreading and typographical layout of parliamentary documents and publications, or in related areas, are required.
- English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required.
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