Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant, Russian
2 weeks ago
-Job Code Title:
EDITORIAL AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING ASSISTANT, RUSSIAN
Department/ Office:
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Duty Station:
BANGKOK
Posting Period:
4 November 2024-3 December 2024
Job Opening number:
24-LAN-ESCAP-246734-R-BANGKOK (O)
Staffing Exercise ID:
N/A
- United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for DiversityOrg. Setting and Reporting
- The mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP’s role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policy-oriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region.
This position is located in the Russian Language Unit, in the Conference and Documentation Services Section (CDSS). The incumbent reports to the Language Reference Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of the Language Reference Assistant, and overall supervision of the Reviser, the incumbent is required to perform the following functions:
- Produces camera-ready documents for reproduction by formatting documents in desktop publishing layout. 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.
- Participates, as a member of a team, in the production of parliamentary and miscellaneous documentation, supplements and sales publications, by preparing desktop publishing layout of the final product in relevant language for reproduction in hard copy and electronic dissemination.
- Ensures, in accordance with existing guidelines, that all manuscript elements, including text, headings, items in lists, tabular and graphical elements, footnotes, attachments, front and back matter and spine, and page numbers, have been properly included and cross-linked, as appropriate; numerical data have been correctly transcribed; obvious errors, discrepancies or incongruities as to content, format and typography have been corrected.
- Aligns bi-texts in order to support the production of high-quality translation memories for computer-assisted translation (CAT), machine translation (MT) and related workflow improvements.
- Compiles submitted corrections and edits documents in relevant language, according to required format.
- Rotates in day and night shifts, as needed.
- Stays available for overtime and on-call assignments, depending on the needs of the service.
- 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.
- Competencies
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
- 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.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with one year of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of three years of required experience.
Must have passed the relevant United Nations editorial and desktop publishing tests in the language of the unit, demonstrating proficiency in grammar, spelling, and applicable software.
Work Experience
- A minimum of three years (or one year if graduated with a first-level university degree) of experience in desktop publishing, including draft typing, copy editing, proof-reading and typographical layout is required.
Experience in the United Nations Common System or in international organizations similar to those in the UN Common System is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is a
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