特别公告

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.

设置和报告

This position is located in the Meetings Support Section, Meetings and Publishing Division, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, New York. The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Meetings Support Section.

工作内容

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 and is responsible for press revisions of a specialized or highly technical nature. Inspects publications and other printed material for production quality prior to release and distribution. Oversees collaborative projects with the Desktop Publishing Unit (English) as well as provides guidance on production and proofreading to DGACM and Secretariat publishing entities. Performs other related duties as required.

工作要求

Professionalism:
Excellent editing and proofreading skills as applied in all stages of the production process of publications, reports, and related materials. Understanding of terminological and reference research techniques, including those applicable to the style and grammar. Demonstrates a high level of versatility and professional judgment and tact and negotiation skills. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make recommendations, and provide expert advice and guidance; 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

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.

Managerial Competencies:

Leadership:
Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Empowering Others:
Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work. Encourages others to set challenging goals. Holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Genuinely values all staff members' input and expertise. Shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort. Involves others when making decisions that affect them.

专业要求

A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors or the United Nations Competitive Examination for English Translators or the United Nations Competitive Examination for English Verbatim Reporters or the United Nations Competitive Examination for English Copy-Preparers and Proofreaders.

工作经验

A minimum of five years of experience in production editing and proofreading text, graphics, tables for reports, publications and books during all stages of production is required. Experience in the supervision of creative teams is required. Experience with Adobe platform publishing software and content management systems is required. Trade book publishing experience, preferably in production editorial or managing editorial, is desirable.

语言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required. Fluency in one additional official language is required.

评估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

联合国方面的考虑

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, 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 or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

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