Department/ Office
Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
7 November 2013-6 January 2014
Job Opening number
13-LAN-DGACM-30981-R-NEW YORK (L)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Official Records Editing Section of the Editorial, Terminology and Reference Service, Documentation Division, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management. The incumbent is under the general supervision of the Chief of the Official Records Editing Section.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Editor is responsible for the following duties (these duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Editors):
1. Edits complex or politically sensitive material, normally without revision, to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice.
2. Consults with author departments and Translation Services, and carries out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.
3. Produces the master copy of a text to be followed by a multilingual team of editors and, as necessary, leads concordance exercises.
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. Serves as focal point for issues relating to information technology; and provides advice to staff and management on the use of information technology.
7. Programmes daily and long-term work of the Section.
8. Trains junior or short term editors and revises their work; and provides feedback and input for performance assessment.
9. Assists staff of substantive units and delegations with the drafting of documentation and provides advice on matters concerning editorial policy and practice.
10, Acts for head of office or group in his or her absence.
11. Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Comprehensive knowledge of United Nations Arabic editorial policies, practices and research techniques, especially as applied to General Assembly, Security Council and Economic and Social Council resolutions; excellent writing and analytical abilities with sensitivity to nuance and target audience; ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in a text and to devise creative solutions to multiple textual challenges, while respecting the needs of authors; shows pride in work and in achievements, and is highly efficient and productive; demonstrates technical competence and mastery of relevant subject matters; 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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise, and 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.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates,provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Arabic Editors or the United Nations Competitive Examination for Arabic Translators/Editors.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 (five) years of progressively responsible experience in editing, including at least 3 years of experience in editing within the United Nations, is required. Experience in onscreen editing is also required.
Languages
A perfect command of Arabic, which must be the candidate's main language, and excellent knowledge of at least two other official languages (one of which should be English), as tested by the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for Editors or for Translators/Editors, are required.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by 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.
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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