工作内容
Within delegated authority, the Editor is responsible for the following duties: •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.•Produces the master copy of a text to be followed by a multilingual team of editors.•Acts as head of team, organizing its work, determining and enforcing deadlines and providing guidance to its members.•Assists in drawing up guidelines for editors and in determining desk-top publishing standards and practices.•Programmes daily and long-term work of the Section.•Trains junior or short-term editors and revises their work.•Assists staff of substantive units and delegations with the drafting of documentation and provides advice on matters concerning editorial policy and practice.•Acts for the head of office or group in his or her absence.•Performs other related duties as required.
工作要求
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. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.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 shortcomingsClient Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
专业要求
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.
工作经验
A minimum of five years of experience in editing, including three years of experience in editing in an international organization such as the United Nations, is required.
语言要求
A perfect command of English, which must be the candidate's main language, is required. Knowledge of at least two other official languages of the United Nations is also required, as tested by the United Nations Competitive Examination for English Editors.
申请方式
online apply