Aug 18, Economic Commission for Africa Senior Printing Press Operator Jobs in Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

ECA’s mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 SDGs and Agenda 2063.

The mission is guided by ECA’s five new strategic directions which are: advancing ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent’s problems and take local solutions to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.

This position is in the Publications & Conference Management Section (PCMS) within the Publications Conference and Knowledge Management Division (PCKMD) in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Addis Ababa Ethiopia. The Senior printing press operator will work under the general supervision of the Head of the Production Services (PS).

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Production services, the senior digital press operator (supervisor of the Printshop) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Takes responsibility for and oversees the work of the Printshop with respect to the timely preparation of parliamentary and related documentation, supplements, and publications.

• Ensures Digital Presses are operated in accordance with the Digital Press Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Takes responsibility for identifying hazardous tasks/operations in accordance with the guidelines set out in the SOPs.

• Handle all issues related to ISO: 14001-2015, keep records and ensure full compliance with the ISO policies.

• Interfaces with Desktop Publishing team to ensure a complete understanding of the job.

• Assigns work according to a schedule of priorities to ensure timely issue of products and an equitable distribution of work.

• Assures the availability of all relevant resources to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the digital press operations.

• Performs administrative work, including / maintenance schedule of all equipment.

• Supervises the staff by identifying and resolving issues, monitoring staff performance, participating in and overseeing staff training. Completes performance evaluations (e-performance) for supervised staff.

• Confers and collaborates with other units to maximize resources; this includes identifying statistical charts, diagrams, and organigrams for utilization by other Units.

• Reviews and corrects files, loads fonts, inspects graphics, and finalizes content for production. Advises clients on the preparation of files, as necessary.

• Undertakes layout/imposition of files to plate setter, sets line screens, resolution, and other press-specific settings.

• Participates, as a member of the team, in performing all digital printing equipment operator functions as noted in the job specifications.

• Maintains knowledge and safety requirements of job and equipment, and ensures the safe, effective, and efficient operation of equipment to the highest industry standards and as noted in

the job specifications.

• Performs all troubleshooting procedures on the Digital Presses in accordance with manufacturer/vendor’s specifications.

• Diagnoses, resolves, and documents technical problems (e.g., problems relating to text, graphics and images, software, and system errors, etc.).

• Co-ordinates with vendors for repair of Digital Presses, as needed.

• Ensures all supervised staff are trained with respect to the operation of equipment and work-flow procedures.

• Makes recommendations regarding the acquisition of new equipment, and relevant training for staff.

• Rotates in shifts, as well as weekend on-call duties, as needed.

• 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.

• Performs other related work as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge of policies processes and procedures related to the production of documentation and publications. Knowledge publishing and graphic industry standards. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignment; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors ad adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in publishing, digital printing, management/business administration or related fields is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in pre-press or digital printing operations is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Knowledge of documents management workflow and advanced repair and maintenance are desirable.

One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Senior Printing Press Operator Jobs in Ethiopia

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