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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Senior Proof-reader/Production editor, English, P4
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Job Code Title: |
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PROOF-READER/PRODUCTIONEDITOR, ENGLISH
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Department/ Office: |
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Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
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Duty Station: |
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NEW YORK
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Posting Period: |
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26 February 2015-26 April 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-LAN-DGACM-40998-R-NEW YORK (L)
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Staffing Exercise ID: |
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This post is located in the Copy Preparation and Proof-reading Section (CPPS), Meetings and Publishing Division, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, New York. CPPS prepares a variety of single-volume publications, from manuscript file through print-/web-/mobile-ready stage for a broad range of UN clients. The Section performs both language service—copy reading, proofreading—and design/layout/graphics creation/desktop publishing in all official languages of the United Nations. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Copy Preparation and Proof-reading Section.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the Senior Proofreader/Production Editor who heads the English Copy Preparation and Proofreading Unit will be responsible for the following duties:
- Apportions and supervises the work of the Unit. Monitors all work in progress and all outgoing work of the Unit, and resolves all outstanding queries.
- Provides guidance and instruction to Proofreaders/Production Editors.
- Monitors workflow records and work in progress.
- Reports to the Chief of the Copy Preparation and Proofreading Section on performance of staff and prepares work plans and performance appraisal reports on all staff of the Unit.
- Oversees and participates in training of new and short-term staff of the Unit.
- Provides final approval for printing/release of digital formats and is responsible for press revisions of a specialized or highly technical nature.
- Inspects publications and other printed/digital material for production quality prior to release and distribution.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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Competencies
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Professionalism:
-Excellent writing and linguistic skills; highest standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of submitted documents
-Good grasp of terminological and reference research techniques
-High level of versatility and professional judgement
-Tact and negotiating skills
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.
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
Technological Awareness:
-Keeps abreast of available technology
-Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office
-Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
-Shows willingness to learn new technology
Leadership:
-Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
-Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives
-Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
-Shows the courage to take unpopular stands
-Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work
-Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Managing Performance:
-Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority
-Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member
-Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills
-Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines
-Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff
-Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative
-Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff
-Appraises performance fairly
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Education
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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 Copy Preparers,Proofreaders and Production Editors.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the proofreading, publishing or related area, including at least 3 years as a proofreader/production editor. Desktop publishing experience, preferably in the Adobe Creative Suite environment, is also required.
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Languages
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Candidates must have a perfect command of English, which must be their main language, and an excellent knowledge of French and another official United Nations Language is required.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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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.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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No Fee
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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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