Job Title: EDITOR (ENGLISH), P3
Department/ Office: Economic and Social Commission for
Western Asia
Duty Station: BEIRUT
Posting Period: 16 November 2012-15 January 2013
Job Opening number: 12-LAN-ESCWA-25449-R-BEIRUT
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Org. Setting and
Reporting
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 English Editor reports directly to the
Chief of CSS.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the English Editor will be
responsible for the following duties:
1 - Edits English texts of a specialized or technical nature
in order to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United
Nations standards, policy and practice;
2 - Carries out extensive editing where required, including
rewriting, abridging and restructuring texts for greater readability and better
logical sequence;
3 - Uses all sources of information for terminology and
substantive research on the subject, including electronic sources and
electronic tools for online editing;
4 - Consults with author divisions and carries out research
to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors;
5 - Checks his/her language version against the language of
the original draft, redrafts incorrect or unclear passages and translates and
inserts any passage that has been omitted;
6 - Provides authors or others submitting documentation with
information on specific aspects of editorial policy and practice and assists
them in the preparation of manuscripts;
7 - Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism - Knowledge of editorial policies, practices
and research techniques; solid writing research and analytical skills; ability to
spot errors and inconsistencies in a text with sensitivity to nuance; master of
text processing techniques related to computer assisting publishing; 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.
Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having
two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match
audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people
informed.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and
expertise; is willing to learn from others; 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.
Education
A first-level degree from a university or institution of
equivalent status. Candidates for this post must have passed the United Nations
Competitive Examination for English Editors.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in editing is required.
Experience within the United Nations Organization is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For this post,
perfect command of English which must be the candidate’s primary language is
required. Knowledge of Arabic and another official United Nations language,
preferably French, is desirable.
Assessment Method
Candidates will undergo a written assessment and a
competency-based interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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). The United Nations Secretariat is a
non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK
ACCOUNTS.
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