Department/ Office
Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
13 November 2013-12 January 2014
Job Opening number
13-LAN-DGACM-31622-R-NEW YORK (L)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
These two positions are located in the Editorial Control Section (ECS) of the Editorial, Terminology and Reference Service (ETRS) of the Documentation Division of the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management. The incumbents are under the general supervision of the Chief of ETRS and the immediate supervision of the Chief of ECS.
Responsibilities
- The Editor is entrusted with the following responsibilities:
- Edits complex or politically sensitive material, normally without revision, to ensure accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity with United Nations standards, policy and practice.
- Carries out more extensive editing where required, including rewriting, abridging and restructuring texts for greater readability and better logical sequence.
- Consults with author departments and carries out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.
- Assists in drawing up editorial guidelines for dissemination system-wide.
- Serves as focal point for specific categories of documents.
- With other Editors and Senior Editors, acts on a rotating basis as programming officer.
- Assists Senior Editors in regulating the quality of the work of the Section and in
- establishing editorial policy; in implementing Departmental policies that affect editing, with
- special emphasis on electronic processing and author assistance/outreach; and in training
- junior and/or short-term Editors and revising their work.
- Assists staff of substantive units and delegations in drafting documents and provides advice on matters concerning editorial policy and practice.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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 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 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.
- 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.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which he/she 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 English Editors or, for candidates appointed to an editorial post in 2005 or earlier, the Examination for English Translators or the Examination for English Verbatim Reporters.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of experience in editing, including three years of experience in editing within the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the post advertised, perfect command of English, which must be the candidate's main language, is required, as well as excellent knowledge of at least two other official languages of the United Nations. Assessment Method Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
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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