Editorial and Desktop Publishing Assistant, French

2 weeks ago

กรงเทพมหานคร, Thailand United Nations (UN) Full time

Produces camera-ready complex documents for reproduction by typing, transcribing, incorporating corrections and formatting documents as well creating tables, graphics and organizational charts in desktop publishing layout in accordance with existing guidelines, in addition to preparing publications in relevant software as needed for reproduction in hard copy and electronic dissemination.
Performs proof-reading functions to ensure that processing changes have been accurately incorporated, in consultation with the responsible person, as necessary, by checking successive versions of edited and translated documents against previous versions, as appropriate, including by checking the final versions in the target language against the submitted manuscript in the source language, in accordance with existing guidelines.
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.
Compiles and scopes complex and large documents against the original text, according to required format.
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.
Performs other modified text-processing functions developed under new workflow processes as needed.
Depending on the needs of the service, flexibility in working hours and availability for overtime are expected.
Updates and maintains macros, creates templates and models as needed, under the guidance of the Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor.
Trains and guides temporary and new staff in the processing of basic and more complex documents.
Provides feedback to FRO on his/her managing performance competency, if requested.
Provides text processing services to other departments as required.
Assists and replaces the Assistant Supervisor, when needed.
Takes charge of a shift as required.
Performs other related work as required.

**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 and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.
Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in desktop publishing, including draft typing, copy editing, proof-reading and typographical layout or related area is required
Experience in the United Nations Common System or international organizations is desirable.
Must have passed the United Nations Global General Service Test (GGST) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

**Job skills required**: French, Typography, Teamwork, Publishing

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