Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Arabic Desktop Publishing Unit (ADPU), Multilingual Technology Section (MTS), Languages Service, Division of Conference Management, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, Geneva. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the Multilingual Technology Section.

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, under the supervision of the Chief of the Multilingual Technology Section, the Senior Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant (Supervisor) will be responsible for the following duties:
– Adopts and modifies working methods and procedures in the framework of ongoing modernization processes, including the Global Terminology, Reference and Translation Solutions (gText) project;
– Ensures that modified workflows are designed and implemented according to rigorous and transparent standards that reflect the language-specific operational needs of the unit and are supported by systematic training;
– Ensures effective transition to new workflows while maintaining delivery of existing unit products by sharing information and supporting full participation in workflow reviews;
– Supervises the daily activities of the unit with respect to desk-top publishing and archiving of United Nations documents to the Official Document System; establishes priorities, issues special instructions as needed for the production of camera-ready documents for reproduction and storage of final text;
– Oversees programming of work unit; distributes assignments, ensuring efficient and effective processing of documentation and an equitable distribution of work;
– Confers and collaborates with other language units in order to maximize resources; this includes identifying statistical charts, diagrams and charts for utilization by other units;
– Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making;
– Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures;
– Supervises the staff of the unit by identifying and resolving issues, monitoring staff performance, participating in and overseeing staff training, in particular regarding the verification of the alignment of bitexts to support the production of high-quality documentation, establishing weekly rosters of daytime, after-hours and weekend work shifts, as needed;
– Completes e-Performance evaluations for unit staff as First and/or Second Reporting Officer;
– Performs administrative work, including the maintenance of daily statistics. Prepares, compiles and submits statistical reports on capacity-planning, overtime, productivity and other reports;
– Trains staff to perform other modified desktop publishing functions such as in the area of pre-processing or pre-formatting of documents;
– Oversees the updating and maintenance of unit macros, templates and models;
– Rotates on daytime, after-hours and weekend work shifts, as needed;
– Acts as a hiring manager for recruitment activities;
– Stays available for overtime and on-call assignments;
– Works towards increased collaboration across languages between the desktop publishing units.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:
Ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decisionmaking. Knowledge of typographic standards, with special emphasis on technological applications leading to processing efficiencies, proficiency in editorial practices (in Arabic) of the United Nations or a similar international organization. Ability to enhance the skills and monitor the performance of staff within the unit, with emphasis on change management in the area of technological innovation; demonstrates initiative, ability and creativity to effectively attain objectives. 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; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors 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.

TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Additional formal training in desktop publishing or a related field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in desktop publishing or a related field, including copy editing, formatting, proofreading and creating typographical layouts, is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Out of these, three (3) years of experience within the United Nations Common System or similar international organizations is desirable.

Experience supervising a team is required.

Experience in the workflow processes and tools of the Languages Service of the United Nations Office at Geneva or of that of a similar international organization is desirable.

One year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in Arabic, which must be the candidate’s main language, is required. Knowledge of English or French is required, and knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and Organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

United Nations Considerations

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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

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The 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 according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. 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 reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

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