Aug 10, Economic Commission for Africa Printing Press Operator Jobs in Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.

The mission will be guided by ECA’s five 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 a local solution 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 printing press operator will work under the general supervision of the Head of the Production Services (PS), and the direct supervision of the senior printing press operator (supervisor of the Printshop).

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority the printing press operator will be responsible for the following duties:

• Under the supervision of the Team Leader, printing press, organizes and co-coordinates the work of a particular shift with a view to ensuring the timely production of official documents and publications.

• Operates digital printing equipment, multi-color printing machine(s), single-color printing machine(s) and other print finishing machines in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Takes responsibility for identifying hazardous tasks/operations in accordance with the guidelines set out in the machine operations manual.

• Interfaces, as required, with the desktop publishers and graphic designers to ensure a complete understanding of the job.

• Maintains daily statistics. Performs related administrative work as required.

• Receives jobs in a variety of formats, e.g., PDF or native file (Adobe Creative Suite).

• Performs all digital printing equipment operator functions as noted in the job specifications.

• Maintains knowledge of 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 including following the ISO 14001-2015 procedures in waste management and disposal.

• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area.

• Cleans the machine after the completion of the daily work.

• Informs supervisor of equipment problems, and co-ordinates with manufacturer/vendor for repairs, as needed.

• Operates finishing equipment attached to digital printing equipment.

• Performs operator level troubleshooting and maintenance on the digital printing

equipment in accordance with manufacturer/vendor’s specifications.

• Assures smooth continuity with respect to consecutive shifts. Prioritizes work to be continued and gives special instructions as needed.

• Trains junior staff in operation of equipment and work-flow procedures.

• 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: Knowledge of policies, processes and procedures related to the production of documentation and publications. Knowledge of publishing and graphic industry standards. Ability to research, select, organize and summarize information required for the preparation of meetings. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.

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 shortcomings.

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 seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in production environment or digital printing is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) 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 Printing Press Operator Jobs in Ethiopia

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