Aug 10, Economic Commission for Africa Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant, Arabic 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 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 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 Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant (Arabic) will work under the general supervision of the Head of the Arabic Translation Unit, and the direct supervision of the Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant (Supervisor).

Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant (Arabic) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Produces documents for reproduction by formatting complex documents in desktop publishing layout; this includes data input from audio or live dictation.

• Incorporates changes as marked by editors, translators, and revisers, ensuring that the final version of the document conforms to, as the case may be (a) the draft translation as to contents, and/or (b) the original language manuscript as to format and typography, in accordance with existing editorial guidelines.

• Performs proof-reading functions ensuring that changes have been incorporated as marked in the draft copy and alerting the responsible authority if obvious errors or discrepancies are found in the translated text.

• Stores final text on the electronic database by uploading it in gDoC 2.0 or Documents, Conferences and Production Management System (DCPMS) in both Microsoft-Word and PDF formats.

• Participates, as member of a team, in the production of parliamentary and miscellaneous documents, and publications, by preparing desktop publishing layout of the final product in Arabic language for reproduction in electronic dissemination and for limited or on-demand reproduction in hard copy.

• Trains and guides temporary and junior staff in the processing of basic documents.

• Incorporates and compiles submitted corrections and edits as

marked by translators and revisers in Arabic language documents, according to the required format.

• Takes dictation from translators and revisers of Arabic translations of reports, speeches, publications, etc., for immediate circulation at meetings.

• Manually aligns ECA bilingual documents when necessary.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism – Knowledge of editorial practices and desktop publishing, including typographic standards. Proficiency in the language of the unit and in United Nations terminology. Knowledge of United Nations structure and rules of procedure of various organs, including documents production system. 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.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Training in Editorial and Desktop Publishing is desirable.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in desktop publishing, including draft typing, copy editing, proof-reading and typographical layout or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.

Experience in desktop publishing, including draft typing, copy editing, proof-reading and typographical layout or related area in an international organization is desirable.

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 and English are required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant, Arabic Jobs in Ethiopia

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