Editor(P3)
JOB DETAIL
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.
Organizational Setting
The IAEA has an extensive publishing programme, implemented by MTCD Publishing Section which acts as the publishing house for the IAEA, producing a wide range of publications on nuclear related issues, online and in print. The Section provides high quality and adaptable publishing options that support the changing publishing and information dissemination requirements of the IAEA.
MTCD Publishing Section is responsible for offering a wide range of professional publishing services from author support, editing and production, graphic design, electronic publishing, printing and dissemination.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Unit Head, the Editor carries out detailed editing of complex scientific/technical manuscripts, as well as a limited number of policy related documents, in compliance with international scientific editing and publishing standards and the IAEA’s publishing policies and practices. The Editor ensures that the IAEA’s quality standards are being met in all publications and policy related documents and that customers receive professional, efficient and expeditious editorial services that are responsive to their needs. He/she coordinates the production and publication of scientific and technical manuscripts and policy related documents.
Role
In addition to being (1) an expert professional editor, reviewing and revising complex scientific/technical texts and a limited number of policy related documents, the incumbent is: (2) a service provider, contributing to the expeditious and efficient delivery of professional editorial services to customers throughout the house; (3) an editorial adviser, providing guidance to technical officers on the preparation of IAEA publications; (4) a quality control specialist, ensuring the implementation of the IAEA’s high editorial standards in the preparation of all English-language publications; and (5) a project manager, coordinating the work of designated freelance editors and publishing specialists.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Review and edit manuscripts and policy related documents, in compliance with international scientific editing and publishing standards and the IAEA’s publishing policies and practices;
Provide editorial quality control by ensuring that the IAEA’s editorial standards are met in the preparation of all English-language publications;
Conduct and manage projects, such as book projects, from initial draft through to final publication by ensuring inclusion of all relevant parties, liaising with freelance editors and coordinate in-house production of scientific/technical publications;
Provide advice and guidance to manuscript originators on the preparation and presentation, for electronic or paper formats, of IAEA scientific/technical publications and a limited number of policy related documents.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Planning and Organizing | Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. |
| Communication | Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. |
| Achieving Results | Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. |
| Teamwork | Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. |
Functional Competencies
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| Client orientation | Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. |
| Commitment to continuous process improvement | Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. |
| Judgement/decision making | Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing | Editing/Technical Editing | Knowledge of and experience in editing highly technical documents and demonstration of a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. |
| Publishing | Project Management | Demonstrated ability and/or working experience to manage editorial projects. |
Asset Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing | Analytical Writing Skills | The ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely in written form. |
| Publishing | Technical Writing | Knowledge of and experience in writing scientific text. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- University Degree – English or relevant scientific area.
- Minimum of five years of work experience in scientific editing and publishing, preferably with a science publisher. Experience in the publishing programme of an international, public sector or non-profit organization highly desirable.
- Excellent oral and written command of English as mother tongue or principal language of education, with a thorough knowledge of its semantics, grammar and style.
- Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $64121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 30265*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
- The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
- Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
- The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.
